Magazine / Industry News
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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... -
Not For Traction
Recently we have had loads that required us to use our lift gate and pallet jack, and we had to cross the yellow bumps placed on the sidewalk. I have always thought they were for traction or cleaning our feet off before entering a store. Each tim... -
Afro American Truckers Association
I am a proud second generation progressive thinking and acting Afro-American trucker and the founding member of the Afro-American Truckers Association (AATA). Who come from a large family of extremely committed and high-performing Commercial Motor ... -
Leading Diesel Exhaust Fluid Bluedef Launches Small Business Stimulus Contest Offering A Year Supply Of Blue Def
WHO: BlueDEF, the leading makers of diesel exhaust fluid in North America WHAT: Over the course of the last few months, our county has experienced a significant economic downturn and faces challenges it’s never faced before. Amid the panic, America... -
Carlisle Events Works to Support Project SHARE and United Way - 2020 Events Season Offers an Outlet for Donations and More
Carlisle, PA … Carlisle Events hosted its first Carlisle, Pennsylvania based event a few months later than normal recently, as Spring Carlisle finally took over the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds June 17-20. The twice rescheduled event, as well as a few... -
Community And Business Leaders Urge Lawmakers To Support Private Investment In Electric Vehicle Charging
Alexandria, VA… The best way to increase proliferation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure throughout the United States is through private sector investment by businesses that currently serve the motoring public, a coalition represent... -
DriverTech Teams with Drivewyze To Offer Weigh Station Bypass
SALT LAKE CITY, UT… DriverTech, which provides ELDs and complete fleet management systems, has announced it is offering Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass as part of its in-cab platform. According to Mark Haslam, DriverTech’s CEO, the mo... -
DTNA Opens Extended Next Coverage Options to All Extended Engine Warranty Customers
PORTLAND, OR… Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced the expansion of its Extended Next program as an option for all levels of active Extended Engine Coverage. Extended Next was previously only available to customers who had purchased ... -
ECCC Extends Consultation Period on Trailer Regulation Until May 2021
Toronto… CTA has been informed that Environment Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has further extended the consultation phase of their Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations (Trailer Standards) until at least May 18, 20... -
Fleet Advantage’s John Flynn Awarded 2020 Food Logistics Champions: Rock Stars of the Supply Chain
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL… Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing, and lifecycle cost management today announced its CEO, John Flynn, has been named to the Food Logistics Champions: Rock Stars of the S... -
" I Love This Old Truck"
I might not ever be a superstar. I might not ever drive a big fancy car. Some folks say my life is of no use. I had to put up with too much abuse. And then they say that’s just an excuse. When they themselves couldn’t have handled that much abuse... -
Ohio EPA Program Recognizes Bendix For Environmental Stewardship Achievements
ELYRIA, OH… Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has once again earned the Silver Award in the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Program. The company is among five Ohio-based organizations to ... -
Salute Our Truckers! Kenworth Rolls Out ‘Trucker Hat Tip’ Social Media Video Campaign
KIRKLAND, WA… Kenworth has rolled out a video campaign to salute truckers for their efforts to supply and support communities throughout the United States and Canada. The “Trucker Hat Tip” social media campaign (#TruckerHatTip) encourages peo... -
ATA Unveils National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Logo, Opens Online NTDAW Store
Arlington, VA… The American Trucking Associations unveiled the 2020 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week logo as well as opened the official online store. While this year the official NTDAW will be held September 13-20, ATA wants to give our ... -
Cargo Transporters, Inc.'s Dennis Dellinger named 2020-21 Chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association
The Truckload Carriers Association’s 2020-21 chairman will be Cargo Transporters, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Dennis Dellinger. He gave his acceptance speech during the general session of Truckload 2020: Orlando at the Gaylord Palms ... -
Comdata Launches New Solution to Support Same-Day Shipper Payments for Trucking Fleets
BRENTWOOD, TN… Comdata Inc., a FLEETCOR company and world leader in payment innovation, introduces Comdata QuickPay powered by Crestmark, a division of Metabank. Comdata QuickPay is a new financing solution that gives fleet owners access to same-da...