Magazine / Industry News
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Measuring And Monitoring Off-Road And Trailer Activity Is Now Practical With The Geotab GO RUGGED
Toronto, Ontario… Geotab has announced the availability of GO RUGGED, one of the most advanced, ruggedized telematics devices meant for harsh outdoor environments and developed for fleets with industrial heavy-duty and service vehicles. Ideal for u... -
National Carriers Names Steve Danielson Driver of the Month
Steve Danielson has been named May Driver of the Month for National Carriers, Inc. Danielson owns and operates a truck dedicated to NCI clients in the southeast United States. He has delivered refrigerated goods to customers since he began workin... -
Navistar Partners With Gm To Manufacture Cutaway G Van
LISLE, IL… Navistar, Inc. announced it has reached an agreement with General Motors (GM) to manufacture the cutaway model of GM’s G Van at Navistar’s Springfield, Ohio plant starting in the first half of 2017. With this multi-year contract, Nav... -
New Goodyear Tire Targets Rugged Mixed-Service Applications
AKRON, OH… Tough applications require tough tires. That’s why The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has introduced its all-new Armor Max Pro Grade MSD tire for hardworking construction, cement, dump and coal field trucks. “Part of the Goodyear To... -
New International HX™ Series Now Available At Cerni Motors
YOUNGSTOWN, OH… International’s all new HX™ line of vocational trucks is now available from Cerni Motors. The HX™ is specifically designed for severe duty operations such as concrete mixers; dump trucks, cranes and heavy haul applications. Th... -
New PennDOT Open Data Portal Puts Road, Bridge and Other Transportation Data at Public’s Fingertips
Harrisburg, PA… Less than a month after Governor Tom Wolf announced steps to make Pennsylvania’s data more transparent and accessible to the public, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has launched an Open Data portal housing... -
ODOT Reduces Speed Limit To 55 On Four Sections Of U.S. 97, U.S. 20
SALEM, OR… ODOT Deputy Director for Highway Paul Mather announced that speed limits for two segments of U.S. 97 and two segments of U.S. 20 will be reduced to 55 mph. The changes will take effect when new speed limit signs are posted—expected i... -
Oregon Commercial Driver Licensing Procedure Is Changing
If you are seeking an Oregon commercial driver license (CDL), some changes are under way at DMV that will take effect this year. The changes are required to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations. Oregon is adopting these... -
OTA Biz Conditions Survey: Carriers Predict Better Days Ahead Despite Headwinds
Toronto… Economic uncertainty continues to muddle freight market prospects for Ontario carriers, who, despite stagnant volumes in most lanes, seem to be reasonably optimistic going forward. The good news, according to the Ontario Trucking Associ... -
Pennsylvania Tourism Office Releases Inaugural “Happy Traveler”
Harrisburg, PA… The Pennsylvania Tourism Office today released the inaugural edition of the http://email.prnewswire.com/wf/click?upn=FUek12OO8... "Happy Traveler” travel guide and launched the first significant advertising campaign to feature th... -
Share the Road Professional Truck Drivers Deliver Safety Lessons to Montana Students
Billings, MT… American Trucking Associations has partnered with Motor Carriers of Montana and ATA's Share the Road highway safety program to deliver life-saving safety lessons to Billings, Montana area high school students. "The young men and women... -
The Better Bungee™Launches A Safer, Stronger Environmentally safe Bungee for All Applications
Zionsville, PA… The Better Bungee™ is excited to launch the most durable, top-of-the-line tie downs to fit every application; cargo control, ATV, Camping / Outdoor adventures, Motor Cycles, Boating, water sports, to mention a few. The Better Bun... -
The Debate Over Automatic Brakes: Are They Ready for Heavy-Duty Trucks?
TAMPA, FL… Just days after Trucks.com HS Automotive estimated that annual sales of autonomous, or self-driving, heavy-duty trucks could reach 60,000 annually by 2035, the safety of a major component of the autonomous system, automatic emergency b... -
Trucking Moves America Forward Recognizes 35 Companies and Individuals for Displaying TMAF Trailer Wraps
Washington, DC… Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) recognized 35 organizations and individuals who purchased one or more TMAF-branded wraps for display on their company trailers, signifying a growing enthusiasm within the industry to educate the... -
$270M Invested in Trucking to Transition to Lower Carbon Fuels
Toronto… The only regulated freight mode already using a bevy of diverse carbon-cutting technologies will get even greener after a boost from the Ontario Government. Contained in the https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2016/06/ontario-rel... Ontario C... -
Volvo Trucks D13 Engine with Turbo Compounding Offers Increased Power and Fuel Efficiency
Volvo Trucks North America is adding a turbo compounding option for the Volvo D13 engine, bringing even more power and fuel efficiency to one of the industry’s most fuel-efficient engines. By converting wasted heat energy, the 13-liter D13 with tur... -
Hiring Our Heroes, Kenworth, FASTPORT Announce Nomination Period of "Transition Trucking" Competition
WASHINGTON, DC… The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes Program (HOH), Kenworth Truck Company and FASTPORT announced that nominations for the 2016 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award are officially open. Motor carr... -
Inland Kenworth Opens New $23 Million Phoenix Dealership
Anchors Business Park Dedicated to Transportation Services PHOENIX, May 6, 2016 – Inland Kenworth has opened a new state of the art $23 million dealership. The location is part of a unique 85-acre business park, which also includes new locations ... -
Knight Transportation Selects SmartDrive for Fleet Wide Deployment Following Head-to-Head Evaluation
SAN DIEGO, CA… http://smartdrive.net/ SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, announced that http://www.knighttrans.com/ Knight Transportation, one of North America’s large... -
Majority Of Americans Not Happy With Freight Forwarders’ Phone Manner
Only 29 per cent of American consumers are satisfied with the way freight forwarding businesses handle their phone calls, new research has revealed. The study of 2,234 people, conducted by audio branding specialist PH Media Group, found standards in ...