Magazine / Industry News
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Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® Registration and People’s Choice Award is Officially Open
The stage is set for a wild ride in Wyoming! Online registration for the 41st Annual Shell Rotella® SuperRigs®, which rolls into Gillette, WY June 8-10, is officially open. SuperRigs will take place at CAM-PLEX, the Cowboy State’s premier multi-u... -
Volvo Group Applauds Maryland Clean Trucks Act
The Volvo Group congratulated the Maryland legislature and Governor Wes Moore on the signing of the state’s Clean Trucks Act of 2023, which represents a holistic and thoughtful approach to transitioning the state’s medium- and heavy-duty transpor... -
Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit to Alter National Tour Route for a Special Appearance at the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., National Convention
In January 2023, the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) left Maine and began its national cross-country tour on the West Coast. Since that time, the MEE has traveled from California to Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Indian... -
Cummins Clean Fuel Technologies Announces New Back Of 135N And 175N DGE CNG And RNG Fuel Systems
Cummins Clean Fuel Technologies introduces its new series of back of cab (BOC) fuel systems, available in 135 diesel gallon equivalent (DGE) and 175 DGE capacities. The designs of the new BOC systems have been enhanced with a redesigned roof, for imp... -
Debunked: 5 Common Myths About Synthetic Diesel Oil
Synthetic oil allows all parts of your engine to work together and protect it from damage and failure. There are several preconceived notions about engine oil that are not correct, Shell Rotella is here to help you separate fact from fiction. 1. You ... -
Kenworth Chillicothe Plant Delivers Milestone 750,000th Truck to Heartland Express
CHILLICOTHE, OH… A Kenworth T680 Signature Edition with a 76-inch high roof sleeper was delivered yesterday to Heartland Express during a special ceremony at Kenworth’s Chillicothe plant. The truck represented the 750,000th truck produced by th... -
The Future Of Trucking
LOUISVILLE, KY…. In a recent interview at the Mid-America Trucking Show, OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh had this to say about the future of trucking, “No matter what changes happen in the trucking industry, there is always going to be ... -
Peterbilt Launches New Model 589, Hailed for Its Legendary Features
Denton, TX… Peterbilt Motors Company unveiled its new Model 589, a traditional on-highway vehicle with renowned Peterbilt design and craftsmanship on Tuesday, May 9th. Acclaimed for its legendary features and complemented by advanced technologies a... -
PGT Trucking Breaks Ground on New Laredo Terminal Facility
Laredo, TX… -PGT Trucking Inc., a multi-service transportation firm offering flatbed, dedicated, international and specialized services, broke ground this week to mark the start of the construction for their new state of the art logistics center in... -
From The Chaplain’s Desk
Want to make a difference in the world? God can make a difference in our lives by changing our hearts. And as God changes our hearts, He begins to work powerfully in our lives. Notice that in both steps, God is the One who does the heavy lifting. He ... -
Ascent Ranks 28th on the Transport Topics 2023 Top 100 Logistics Companies List
Belleville, MI… Ascent, a leading global logistics company, announced the company ranked 28th on the Transport Topics 2023 Top 100 Logistics Companies list, propelling from last year’s ranking of 40th, among all third-party logistics providers co... -
ATHS National Convention & Truck Show Rolling into Reno, Nevada June 8-10
KANSAS CITY, MO… The American Truck Historical Society will host its National Convention & Truck Show in Reno, Nevada from June 8-10, 2023. Spectators can expect to see hundreds of historic trucks of all shapes and sizes on display at the Gra... -
Elite Truck Accessories Announces Merger With 4 State Trucks
Dallas, TX… Elite Truck Accessories has joined the 4 State Trucks family of companies. The official announcement was made May 9th, 2023. “This joint effort is the first of many exciting growth initiatives we have planned over the next few yea... -
Former Cummins Vice President, General Manager Appointed to Hall of Fame Advisory Committee
KANSAS CITY, MO… The American Truck Historical Society has appointed Amy Boerger as a member of the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame Advisory Committee. The American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame works hand in hand... -
CAT Scale Weigh My Truck® App Updates Now Live!
WALCOTT, IA… CAT Scale has released updates for both the iOS and Android versions of the popular Weigh My Truck® app. The new Driver Dashboard now allows drivers to control their account within the app instead of the website. New features includ... -
OOIDA Celebrates 50 Years
In 1973, in a small town in Missouri, a passionate group of independent truckers came together to fight for their rights and interests in the face of a devastating oil embargo crisis. Among these founders was Jim Johnston, who recognized the need for... -
From The Chaplain’s Desk
You are on the road, and it has been a while since you have been home. Thoughts enter your mind, and you begin to get concerned about your family, a financial situation or even a work-related issue. You think so long about whatever situation is plagu... -
Bestpass Partners with ORDP to Deliver Integrated Access to CDL Legal Protection Services
ALBANY , NY… Bestpass, Inc. (“Bestpass,”), the leader in toll payment and management solutions for commercial fleets, announced it has partnered with ORDP (Open Road Drivers Plan®), a leading provider of CDL legal protection services for c... -
Detroit Introduces New Integrated Safety Offering with Detroit Connect Video Capture
DETROIT, MI… , Detroit® announced the launch of its newest safety feature the Detroit Connect Video Capture (DCVC) service, available as a subscription-based option in the Detroit Connect Portal. The proprietary digital service provides an additio... -
Drivers Experience Fuel Efficiency without Compromise with Volvo Trucks I-Torque
Volvo Trucks North America is proud to report that fleets across North America are increasingly choosing to spec trucks with Volvo I-Torque technology — its innovative powertrain solution that delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency for Class 8 dies...