Magazine / Industry News
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Development of PC-12 Diesel Engine Oil Category Approved by API Lubricants Group
The Engine Manufacturers Association made a request to the Diesel Engine Oil Advisory Panel (DEOAP) in March which established a New Category Evaluation Team (NCET) to evaluate the request. The NCET voted this week to recommend to the DEOAP to procee... -
Hydraulic Lock In Winter – Help Is On The Way Via E Tip, Inc.
Hydraulic lock is often overlooked when starting diesels in cold weather. Equipment designed with the hydraulic pump direct connected/coupled to the engine will turn over less easily and at a slower RPM because of the increased drag from the cold oil... -
With A New State-Of-The-Art Dealership, Hill International Trucks Continues Growth in the Ohio Valley Region
St. Clairsville, OH… On Monday, November 15th, 2021, Hill International Trucks opened a brand-new dealership in St. Clairsville, OH. After more than a year of construction, the company was thrilled to open its doors at 7:00am to begin serving their... -
2022 Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® Calendar is Available for Order
This year’s Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® was a Time to Shine at Love’s Travel Stop, in Hampshire, Ill., as Shell Rotella honored and recognized truck drivers for their hard work. Numerous stunning trucks rolled in for the competition to seek a... -
Study Ranks Every State Highway System’s Road Conditions, Safety And Cost-Effectiveness
North Dakota, Virginia, Missouri, Kentucky, and North Carolina have the most cost-effective highway systems, according to the Annual Highway Report published by Reason Foundation. New Jersey, Rhode Island, Alaska, Hawaii, and New York have the w... -
Bendix Tech Tips: What To Look For In Remanufactured Parts
When it comes to truck maintenance, choosing the right replacement part is an all-important step. But in the crowded commercial vehicle aftermarket, making that choice can be confusing, especially when selecting remanufactured and rebuilt component... -
Carrier Transicold’s New Supra S10 Truck Unit Maximizes Refrigeration Capacity with Greater Efficiency
ATHENS, GA… The Supra® S10 diesel-powered truck refrigeration unit is the new performance leader from Carrier Transicold, with greater refrigeration and freezing capacity for larger trucks while also offering improved efficiency and fuel econom... -
Daimler Trucks North America Receives SuperTruck 3 Award
New York, NY… In a ceremony at JFK Airport with Vice President Kamala Harris, Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) was named as one of the recipients awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the third SuperTruck initiative. In total, t... -
“Father Of Green Chemistry” Wins Volvo Environment Prize 2021
Paul Anastas, a Yale professor, and pioneer in developing non-hazardous chemicals, wins the 2021 Volvo Environment Prize, one of the world’s most respected scientific environmental awards. The research of Paul Anastas "is revolutionizing the chemic... -
John Lex Wins Trucking Cares Foundation’s Premier Achievement Award
NASHVILLE, TN… John Lex, a professional driver with Walmart Transportation, was presented with the Trucking Cares Foundation’s Premier Achievement Award today during the American Trucking Associations’’ Management Conference and Exhibition.... -
Newest Flying J Travel Center Brings Convenience and Employment to Washington State
KNOXVILLE, TN… Known for “Fueling Life’s Journeys,” Pilot Company is growing its network of travel centers with the opening of its newest location in Tumwater, Washington this October. The Flying J Travel Center is conveniently located at e... -
Love’s announces new Speedco locations
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers at three 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... -
TravelCenters of America Thanks Guests for Overwhelming Generosity Register RoundUp Campaign Raises Over $100,000 for Professional Drivers in Need
WESTLAKE, OH… TravelCenters of America (Nasdaq: TA) is thanking its guests across the country for generously contributing nearly $102,000 for the St. Christopher’s Truckers Relief Fund (SCF), an organization which supports professional drivers ... -
Trucking Industry Giants Inducted into Hall of Fame for their Big Impact on Industry
KANSAS CITY, MO… American Truck Historical Society members and guests gathered for the official opening and induction ceremony of the American Trucking and Industry Hall of Fame and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of American Truck Historical ... -
Two Virginia Fleets Commit to Operating Zero Tailpipe Emission Volvo VNR Electrics for Deliveries to Volvo Trucks Assembly Plant
Volvo Trucks North America’s customers and carrier partners, Watsontown Trucking Company and Camrett Logistics, have placed orders for their first Volvo VNR Electric trucks. By the end of 2021, the Virginia-based fleets will utilize the zero tailpi... -
Volvo Group North America Awarded $18 Million from U.S. Department of Energy to Participate in SuperTruck 3 Program
Volvo Group North America (VGNA) announced that it was selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SuperTruck 3 Program and will receive more than $18 million in federal funding to develop technologies that advance the industry... -
Daimler Truck Sets Industry Benchmark With Redundant Scalable Truck Platform For Autonomous Driving
Daimler Truck is developing a scalable autonomous truck platform that is perfectly suited for SAE Level 4 autonomous driving, including redundancy systems needed to achieve safe and reliable operations. The four key areas with a redundant architectur... -
Announcing DMC Insurance’s 2021 Driver of the Year
Bill Nearhoof of PITT OHIO has been named DMC Insurance’s 2021 Driver of the Year. All companies insured by DMC were invited to nominate up to three drivers for consideration for this prestigious award. Bill was unanimously selected as the winning ... -
System Transport Drivers Enjoy Experience of a Lifetime Hauling U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Kenworth T680 Next Gen
CHENEY, WA… – For six System Transport drivers, the opportunity to transport the 2021 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Mad River Ranger District of the Six Rivers National Forest in California to Washington, D.C., was an experience of a lifet... -
The Autocar Brand Celebrates 124 Years of Innovation - 1897-2021
BIRMINGHAM, AL… North America’s oldest truck brand celebrates 124 years of the proud Autocar name. Autocar, LLC, manufacturer of specialized severe-duty, custom-engineered Class 7 and Class 8 vocational trucks, commemorates the 124th year of th...