Magazine / Industry News
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Allen Parker with Werner Enterprises is CVSA's 2021 International Driver Excellence Award Winner
Greenbelt, MD… – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is proud to announce that this year’s International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA) recipient is professional driver Allen Parker with Werner Enterprises Inc. Parker has been with... -
Industry Survey Ranks Averitt As “Most Recommended LTL Provider” In The Nation
COOKEVILLE, TN… Mastio & Company, an independent research agency that specializes in the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry, recently honored Averitt Express for service quality. Results from the 16th annual LTL Carrier Customer Value/Loyalty... -
Joplin Trucker’s Review Of The weBoost Drive Reach OTR Signal Booster
Joplin, MO…. Owner-operator Dave Foster has been trying out Wilson Electronics’ weBoost Drive Reach OTR Cellphone Signal Booster for the past few months. Dave has been an owner-operator for the past 39 years and is leased to CFI. Installation o... -
Operation Safe Driver Week Set for July 11-17 With Focus on Speeding
Greenbelt, MD… This year's Operation Safe Driver Week will take place July 11-17 with an emphasis on speeding. During Operation Safe Driver Week, law enforcement personnel will be on the lookout for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger ve... -
Spring Maintenance Will Make Sure Your Truck is Operating Properly
With spring just around the corner, we can all look forward to warmer weather and better road conditions. After a winter of ice and snow in many areas, your truck likely needs to be cleaned and have some maintenance items checked. We have some easy, ... -
TravelCenters of America Donates Nearly $25,000 to St. Christopher Fund
TravelCenters of America has donated $24,960 to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF), as part of a candy promotion with World’s Finest Chocolate (WFC). In February, guests visiting TA’s travel stores had the opportunity to purchase a WF... -
Volvo VNR Electric Now Eligible for Vehicle Funding and Incentives Across North America
The Volvo VNR Electric, Volvo Trucks North America’s first commercially available battery-electric Class 8 vehicle, is now eligible for dozens of funding and incentive programs across North America, including up to $120,000 per vehicle from Califor... -
Wynonna Judd to Headline “Highway to Hope” Virtual Concert to Benefit the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is pleased to announce that country music singer Wynonna Judd will headline the organization’s first ever virtual benefit concert “Highway to Hope” on Sunday, May 16, from 6 – 8 pm CST. Judd ... -
Cooper Tire’s PRO Series LHT Now Standard Equipment on Vanguard Refrigerated Van Trailers
FINDLAY, OH… Cooper Tire has announced that Vanguard National Trailer Corporation is including the Cooper® PRO Series™ LHT trailer tire as standard equipment on all dry and refrigerated van trailers built at its Monon, Ind.; Trenton, Ga.; Mo... -
Love’s Announces New Speedco Locations
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers at six new Speedco locations that are open 24/7. The locations offer tire, lube and light mechanical services, as well as DOT inspections, for professional drivers and fleets at a... -
Make-A-Wish® Mother’s Day Truck Convoy Ready To Roll Out In Lancaster, PA
The world famous Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley Mother’s Day Truck Convoy will continueto be a Mother’s Day Tradition on May 9th. Make-A-Wish® is counting on the local community, especially truck drivers, to make... -
PGT Trucking Inc. Announces Opening of New Locations in Phoenix, AZ and Fort Smith, AR
Aliquippa, PA… PGT Trucking, Inc., www.pgttrucking.com, a leader in the transportation industry, is proud to announce the official opening of two new locations in Phoenix, AZ and Fort Smith, AR to support increased market demands in those region... -
Shell Starship 2.0 To Embark On A Coast-To-Coast Drive In May
Houston, TX … In May, Shell Lubricants will launch Starship 2.0 to demonstrate how Class 8 truck sector energy usage can be reduced by harnessing currently available energy efficient technologies as we accelerate toward a carbon neutral future. ... -
In Memory of Tom Crissman
Thomas Dean Crissman passed away at home from heart complications on February 20, 2021 at the age of 60. In 2005, Tom fulfilled his dream of owning his own trucking company, Tom Crissman Trucking out of Clintonville. Tom was a true family man. ... -
1st Annual Crossroads Truck Meet To Be Held On April 17th
California, MO…. Get ready for the very first Crossroads Truck Meet to be held on April 17th at the Crossroads Shopping Plaza, 31716 Old Eighty Seven, California, Missouri (the junction of Highway 50 and Rt. 87, about 100 miles west of St. Louis). ... -
2nd Chance Diesel – Putting Trucks Together – And Taking Them Apart
Kearney, MO…. After keeping his own fleet of trucks on the road for 24 years, Jason Bates discovered that it was harder and harder to find honest people to deal with. In 2020 Jason and his wife Tannile decided to start their own company, that is ... -
Love’s Loyalty Program Ranked One Of America’s Best
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Travel Stops’ loyalty program was named one of Newsweek Magazine’s best loyalty programs in America. More than 4,000 U.S. customers participated in the survey, further establishing My Love Rewards as the industry’s... -
Shell Rotella® Introduces Portfolio Of Carbon Neutral Engine Oils In North America
Houston, TX … Shell Rotella® announced it will offer customers carbon neutral lubricants for heavy duty engines in North America. Existing products, Shell Rotella® T6 Full Synthetic and Shell Rotella® T5 Synthetic Blend engine oils will no... -
Bestpass Surpasses 10,000 Customers
ALBANY, NY… Bestpass, the comprehensive payment platform provider that is the leader in toll management solutions for commercial fleets, recently surpassed 10,000 customers, with more than 630,000 active transponders on the road, facilitating 280... -
Big G Announces New Weekly Minimum Pay Program
Shelbyville, TN… Big G Express, a 100% employee-owned truckload carrier headquartered in Shelbyville, Tenn., recently announced a new weekly minimum pay program for its new and current drivers. Beginning February 1, 2021, the new $1,000 per week mi...