Magazine / Industry News
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Cooper Tire Launches New Roadmaster RM258 WD Winter Drive Tire for Regional Haulers
FINDLAY, OH… For optimum winter traction performance, Cooper Tire’s Roadmaster brand has introduced the Roadmaster RM258 WD™. Featuring an open shoulder design with four rows of lugs, the tire is Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake certified. Helping... -
Hurricane Truck Wash Opens Self-Service Trailer Washout
BROOKVILLE, PA… Hurricane Truck Wash, located ¼ mile south of I-80 Exit 78 in Brookville, PA, has opened a self-service trailer washout bay. The trailer washout bay was designed and built by owner Brian Riddle. The “back in” bay is designe... -
PI&I Motor Express Saves Fuel With Windmaster
MASURY, OH…. PI&I Motor Express is saving fuel with Load Covering Solutions’ Windmaster series of tarping systems. The Eastern Ohio based flatbed carrier has been using Windmaster Tarping Systems for 8 years and has 27 units in their fleet.... -
The Lone Toilet
Google marks a lot of funny things on their maps, but this is the most awesome! While driving in California recently, I saw something that made me look twice and then once again. Over to my right was what looked like an outhouse with a porcelain toil... -
Smith Transport Driver First On Scene At Crash, Helps Impaired Driver
The Truckload Carriers Association has named Kirk Shepherd, from Raleigh, North Carolina a Highway Angel for helping an erratic driver who crashed into a highway median. Shepherd was traveling on I-76, near Knightstown, Indiana on the af... -
TravelCenters of America Inc. Names Jamie Hubbard as Senior Vice President of Procurement
WESTLAKE, OH.. TravelCenters of America Inc announced another senior addition to its team to help support its reorganization and turnaround plan. Strategic procurement expert, Jamie Hubbard, has joined the Company as Senior Vice President of Procurem... -
Alliance Parts Drives Value with New Locations, Product Lines
PORTLAND, OR… Alliance Parts, a brand of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), continues to expand its retail footprint with the opening of its 100th location in Lexington, South Carolina. Alliance Parts’ growing retail footprint is complemented ... -
Product Line Expansion at TRIVISTA Companies
Des Moines, IA… TRIVISTA Companies, Inc. expands its product line by becoming an authorized dealer for NEVILLE BUILT TRAILERS, based in Kingman, KS. TRIVISTA’s Uhl Truck Sales dealerships, located in Louisville, KY and Palmyra, IN will be t... -
Fyda Freightliner Pittsburgh Announces the Launch of New Mobile Repair Service Program for On Site Truck Repair
Columbus, OH… Fyda Freightliner Pittsburgh, Inc. (20 Fyda Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317) announces the launch of the Mobile Repair Service (MRS) program, as of August 3rd. MRS will be available for normal business hour service calls Mondaythrough Fri... -
Montgomery Transport Introduces Hands-Free Approach With Electronic BOLs
Birmingham, AL… As part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Montgomery Transport formally introduced an electronic bill of lading (eBOL) format with several of its top customers on Monday, April 13, 2020. This initiative is helping to keep t... -
NATSO Encourages Travel Plazas and Truckstops to Require Masks
Alexandria, VA… NATSO, representing the nation’s truckstops and travel plazas, encourageS truckstops and travel plazas nationwide to adopt a policy requiring customers to wear face coverings or masks to protect the health and safety of employee... -
New TA Express Opens in Mt. Vernon, Texas
TravelCenters of America continues to expand its footprint across the country with the opening of a new TA Express in Mt. Vernon, Texas. Formerly Duke’s Travel Plaza, the newly-branded TA Express is located on Interstate 30, exit 147 at 300 SE Acce... -
Peterbilt Dealers Focus on Service to Help Drive Uptime
Denton, TX… In an effort to eliminate downtime, Peterbilt dealerships are continually increasing their focus on delivering a level of service that is a Class above. Peterbilt dealers are investing in growing service abilities through new locations,... -
PI&I Motor Express Op-Ed Regarding It’s Use of PPP
Since that fateful day in 1803, when James and Danny Heaton found the ore that was lining Yellow Creek (As noted in the hit song “Youngstown”, by Bruce Springsteen) the Mahoning Valley has been synonymous with the term “grit”. Grit, being the... -
Study Finds Miles Between Breakdowns Vary Widely by Sector - TMC/FleetNet America Report Shows Fleet Practices Can Reduce Roadside Repairs Costs
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council has released the results of the Council’s first quarter 2020 benchmarking survey with FleetNet America, showed wide variance in the distance traveled between un... -
Virtual Shell Rotella SuperRigs Call for Entry Officially Open Through August 21
Award Winners to be Announced during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week The 38th Annual Shell Rotella® SuperRigs,® which has gone virtual this year, is now open for entries through August 21 on the SuperRigs page at MyMilesMatter. This is... -
FirstLine Funding Group – Providing Customers With Cash Flow
MADISON, SD…. When you are a small business, such as a truck owner, sometimes cash flow can become a problem, especially when you wait for settlements to come in. That is why many business owners turn to a factoring company for help. You are es... -
John. Brown Trucking Honors Safe Drivers
PORTERSVILLE, PA… John Brown Trucking honored its Safe Drivers recently for their efforts towards safety and longevity in the employ of the company. While the company normally holds a banquet for these outstanding individuals, the COVID-19 Pandem... -
Smith Transport, Inc. Ranks 38 According To The Transport Topics 2020 Top 100 List Of The Largest For-Hire Carriers In North America.
Companies on the Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list are ranked based on overall revenue generated for the most recent 12-month period. The list also features breakdowns of the top truckload/dedicated, less-than-truckload, intermodal/drayage, refrigerated... -
Walcott Truckers Jamboree 2020 Trucker’s Best Friend Pet Contest
Best Trick: Winner: Reno – Owner: John Jaikes , Nanticoke, Pa Owner Look Alike: 1st: Jake – Owner: Su Schmerheim, Commerce Township, MI; 2nd: Cooper – Owner: Rocky Johnson, Fairfield, OH; 3rd: Yoda – Owner: Jesse Cruz, Princeton, NC Best Dres...