Magazine / Industry News
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Mawson and Mawson - Quality Service At Your Service
Are you tired of sitting? Frustrated with waiting long hours for repairs? At Mawson and Mawson, we will keep you moving and making money! Our rigorous PM program, along with our newer, reliable equipment means much less downtime. Our dedicated staff... -
Michael Rexford Named Outstanding Trucker Buddy
Jina Newman of Lincoln Elementary in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and her class has nominated Michael Rexford a driver for Regal Services. One of the students wrote a letter of recommendation for Mike to be awarded the Outstanding Trucker Buddy award. “Hell... -
Monster Truck Action Planned for the Carlisle Truck Nationals/New Twist Added Too - Virginia Giant, Raminator and Toxic in Action for 2016 Plus Freestyle MX Stunt Riders
Carlisle, PA… Every August the Carlisle Truck Nationals wows enthusiasts of all ages; this has been an ongoing thing since the event’s inception in 1991. Now, as truck weekend celebrates its 25th anniversary, the fun continues with the next gen... -
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month - Schneider Drives Home Importance of Safety on the Road
GREEN BAY, WI… Regardless of the type of wheel you find yourself behind, distracted driving has become an all-too-common occurrence on North American roadways. Schneider, a premier provider of transportation, logistics and intermodal services, reco... -
PACCAR to Release the Allison TC10 Transmission in Peterbilt and Kenworth Chassis
Bellevue, WA… PACCAR has started an engineering program with Allison Transmission to release the fully automatic Allison TC10® in the latest PACCAR models. The TC10 transmission will be offered in Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt models 567 a... -
PennDOT Announces First Use of Flashing Yellow Arrow Signals to Better Control Left Turns
Harrisburg, PA… The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced it will be activating a new type of left turn signal that has been proven to improve left turn safety at intersections. Flashing Yellow Arrow signals are new to Penn... -
PennDot To Offer Non-Commercial Driving Skills Tests At Certified Third-Party Sites
Harrisburg, PA… As part of ongoing efforts to further enhance customer service, PennDOT has launched a new pilot program that authorizes a limited number of third-party businesses to administer non-commercial driving skills tests to Pennsylvania r... -
PGT Trucking, Inc. Announces Executive Appointment
PGT Trucking, Inc., a transportation services company with headquarters in Monaca, PA, is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Chad A. Marsilio to the position of Vice President, Commercial effective June 6, 2016. In this role, Mr. Marsilio will... -
"Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Announced at NTTCs Annual Conference & Exhibits"
Arlington, VA… NTTC hosted its 68th Annual Conference & Exhibits at the San Diego Marriott Marquis Marina from April 24-26th. Darryl Nowell, a professional driver for Eagle Transport for the past 14 years, was awarded the 3rd Annual NTTC Professio... -
Rand McNally Publishes 36th Edition of Atlas for Commercial Drivers
SKOKIE, IL… Rand McNally has released a new edition of its #1-selling Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas for professional drivers. Packed with truck-navigable routes, state and province restrictions, as well as low clearance locations, the atlas continue... -
Schneider’s Sleep Apnea Program Proven to Dramatically Reduce Risk of Preventable Crashes
GREEN BAY, WI… According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, driving drowsy makes lapses of attention more likely to occur, which can result in deadly crashes. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleeping disorder that caus... -
Special Edition Model 567 Heritage Pays Tribute To Peterbilt’s Roots With Exclusive Features, Exceptional Performance
DENTON, TX… Peterbilt’s new Model 567 Heritage salutes the company’s beginnings by combining its most modern and technologically advanced work truck with distinctive styling and exclusive features inside and out, Peterbilt Motors Company recen... -
Speedco Introduces Nationwide Battery Service Program with Interstate Batteries®
NASHVILLE, TN… http://Bridgestone.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Dat... Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced the nationwide launch of battery services at Speedco, a leading provider of on-highway preventive maintenance and tire service for the... -
The State of the Small Trucking Company – How They Can Survive the First Year in Business
Written by Vickie Roberts, Sr. Vice President of Operations Truckers Solution Many new trucking companies close their doors within the first year of operation. Why? There are many reasons causes such as growing too quickly; not meeting CSA requirem... -
There’s More To Your Friction Than A Temperature Rating
ELYRIA, OH… Heat is the enemy of braking performance: It’s the cardinal rule when it comes to brakes, well-known to fleet technicians, drivers, and owner-operators. As part of its Bendix Tech Tips series, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC of... -
Touch-a-Truck Event Draws More Than 1,500 Attendees While Raising More Than $5,400 for Veterans
CLIFTON PARK, NY… More than 1,500 children, parents and other members of the community attended the Touch-a-Truck Event at Zappone Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Clifton Park on Saturday, May 21, 2016, getting up close to more than 20 large commercial... -
TRP Introduces Fan Clutch Repair Kits
RENTON, Wash., May 6, 2016 — Repair kits for some of today’s most widely used fan clutches are the latest additions to the TRP line of all-makes truck parts. The new TRP Fan Clutch Repair Kits include everything needed to rebuild Horton Drivemast... -
Truck Driver Shortage Accelerating According to New CTA Study
Canada… The shortage of professional truck drivers in the Canadian for-hire trucking industry is escalating more rapidly than industry analysts previously thought, according to a new study prepared for the Canadian Trucking Alliance. The new study... -
Truck Tires In The Spotlight - Five Tips For Better Tire Maintenance
In the spirit of proper tire maintenance, here are five tips that will help fleets and owner-operators keep their tires in top working condition, courtesy of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company: •Maintain correct inflation pressure. This is the sin... -
"UNIROYALS LT40 for Long-Haul Trailers Receives EPA SmartWay Verification"
GREENVILLE, SC… Uniroyal® Commercial Truck Tires, a unit of Michelin America Truck Tires, announced that the Uniroyal® LT40™, a long-haul/regional, class-8 trailer tire, has met the requirements for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ...