Magazine / Industry News
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Carrier Transicold Expands Line of Solar Charging Systems, Boosts Power Delivery
Athens, GA… Carrier Transicold has enhanced its platform of solar charging systems for transport refrigeration unit (TRU) batteries with a wider array of choices and greater power delivery for faster charging. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrie... -
Fleet Air Filter -The Last Air Filter You Will Ever Need
Located in Theodore, Alabama, Fleet Air Filters was invented to provide a high flow air filter. This company began with supplying high performance air filters to the dirt racing industry. As a result of this, in 2005, the idea of creating a high-flow... -
Hunter Truck Buffalo Celebrates 15 Years
This past June, our Hunter Truck- Buffalo location celebrated their 15th anniversary! The event featured a truck show made up of Peterbilts all owned by customers of Hunter Truck Buffalo. We also had vendors, parts specials, demos, giveaways, great f... -
Kenworth Donates T680 Signature Edition Anniversary Truck as 2023 “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” Award
KIRKLAND, WA… Kenworth, FASTPORT and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative are again partnering in the search for America’s top rookie military veteran driver who made the successful transition to the trucking ... -
Peterbilt Legendary Model 589 Now Available for Order - Production Begins January 2024
Denton, TX… Peterbilt has announced the Model 589 is now available for customer orders. The Model 589 was introduced in May and is the legendary successor to the iconic Model 389. “Anticipation for this truck is running high,” commented Jake Mo... -
PGT Trucking Implements the Industry’s First Dedicated Route Using Class 8 Zero-Emissions Equipment for Steel Dynamics
Pittsburgh, PA… PGT Trucking, Inc., a leader in flatbed transportation, is excited to announce that they are the first in the flatbed industry to provide dedicated transportation services using a Class 8 zero-emissions truck to Steel Dynamics, one ... -
Trucking Cares Foundation Donates $25,000 to Voice for Awareness
Washington, DC… Trucking Cares Foundation, the trucking industry’s charitable arm, donated $25,000 to Voices for Awareness, a national organization aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of illicit fentanyl in the United States. “TCF is plea... -
Trucking For Jesus
LOGANSPORT, IN…. Christ Central Transport is a woman owned and operated business dedicated to serving the Lord. Howard Wright, Logistic Coordinator states, “Our company believes in the message of the Cross, Jesus Christ, and Him crucified, whic... -
Volvo Group Partners With Heidelberg Materials To Reduce Emissions In Construction Industry
Volvo Group has signed an agreement to collaborate with Heidelberg Materials, one of the largest building materials companies in the world. The aim is to reduce carbon emissions in the construction sector by jointly investigating and developin... -
Wreaths Across America and Patriot Guard Riders Inc. Enter Partnership
COLUMBIA FALLS, ME., and TULSA, OK…. Nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) in an effort to build a stronger awareness for each group�... -
Larry Sillman Retires After 61 Years Of Trucking
WEST MIDDLESEX, PA… Professional Truck Driver Larry Sillman announced his upcoming retirement from Jones Performance, effective this October 28th, on his 80th birthday. Larry began his trucking career in 1962 when he joined the U.S. Army at the age... -
Nick Strimbu, Inc. Joins Safe Driver Apprentice Program
BROOKFIELD, OH…. Nick Strimbu, Inc. of Brookfield, Ohio is one of 17 carriers in the nation to be chosen to participate in a new pilot program sponsored by the FMCSA called “Safe Driver Apprentice Program” or SDAP. Safe Driver Apprentice Prog... -
Roger Kral Marks 52 Years At Kuhnle Brothers
NEWBURY, OH… Roger Kral was honored for 52 years of driving for Kuhnle Brothers at a steak dinner at the company’s headquarters this past August 11th. Typical for Roger, he ran two loads to Cleveland and back that morning, arriving back at head... -
New Shell Rotella® T6 10W-30 Full Synthetic Is Now Available
New Shell Rotella® T6 10W-30 Full Synthetic Heavy Duty Engine Oil with Triple Protection Plus™ Technology is now available at over 6,000 O’Reilly Auto Parts locations and online at oreillyauto.com. It is available at Amazon as well. The ful... -
From The Chaplain’s Desk
Mark 4:37-41 is a good reminder of what we need to consider when we are hit with the "storms of life.” A friend of mine, who is a professional driver in every sense of the word, recently endured a very difficult time in his life. A time in which I... -
Advantage Truck Group Diesel Tech Earns Top Spot at DTNA Technician Skills Competition
Advantage Truck Group diesel technician Collin Hunt is one of 12 technicians from across the United States and Canada to earn a spot to compete in the final round of the 2023 Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) Technician Skills Competition. Cl... -
Four Trucking Industry Leaders To Be Inducted Into Hall Of Fame - Save The Date For October 25, 2023
KANSAS CITY, MO… – During its National Convention and Truck Show in Reno, Nevada, the American Truck Historical Society announced its 2023 inductees for The American Trucking and Industry Leader (ATIL) Hall of Fame. ATIL Hall of Fame Chair Tom... -
Enjoy Truck Loads of Family Fun at the 2023 Carlisle Truck Nationals August 4-6
CARLISLE, PA … With an event history dating back to 1991 and a crowd that tops the 38,000 mark annually, it's safe to say that the Carlisle Truck Nationals is a unique and special event. The fact is that the summer gathering at the Carlisle PA Fa... -
Doran Manufacturing Celebrates 70 Years with New Facility, New Ownership
Cincinnati, OH… Doran Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of tire pressure monitoring systems for truck fleets and off-road equipment, recently celebrated their 70th anniversary with a ribbon cutting to open their new facility. Dignitaries on han... -
New Drivewyze Mobile App Unlocks Free In-Cab Safety Alerts
PLANO, TX… – Drivewyze, a technology leader with innovative safety and productivity solutions for fleets, drivers, and transportation agencies, has announced a major update to its popular mobile app. It now includes free in-cab Safety Notificatio...