Magazine / Industry News
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ATA Announces 15 Members of Fourth Class of LEAD ATA Program - Third Class of Leadership Program Graduates at MCE
Las Vegas NV… The American Trucking Associations named its fourth class to the LEAD ATA industry leadership program, as well as announced the graduation of the third class during the annual ATA Management Conference & Exhibition. “An important ... -
ATA Congratulates 2016 EPA SmartWay Excellence Award Winners
Las Vegas, NV… American Trucking Associations congratulated the 43 winners of the EPA SmartWay Excellence Awards – particularly the 15 members of ATA who were honored at the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition. “EPA’s SmartWay Transport ... -
ATA Congratulates President-elect Trump - Trucking Group Looks Forward to Working with New Administration
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear issued the following statement after the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States: "The American Trucking Associations congratulates President-elect Trump... -
ATA Honors Iowa’s Neville with President’s TAEC Award-Award Recognizes Outstanding Service to the Trucking Industry
Las Vegas - Today, Iowa Motor Truck Association President Brenda Neville was named the 15th recipient of the American Trucking Associations’ President's Trucking Association Executives Council Leadership Award during the group's annual Management C... -
Bison’s Jack Fielding Named Canada’s Top Trucker
TORONTO… A year after being named the top truck driver in Ontario, Bison Transport’s Jack Fielding notched the title of National Truck Driver of the Year. The award, established by the Canadian Trucking Alliance and sponsored by Volvo Trucks Can... -
Carlisle Events Holiday Sale Returns with Savings and More - Give the Gift of Access to a 2017 Car Show
Carlisle, PA… Car show season at Carlisle is an annually celebrated event akin to the opening day of baseball season, the leaves falling each October, fireworks in July or snow at Christmas. Over a half a million guests converge on America’s A... -
Carrier Transicold’s DataLink™ 2 Recorder Verifies Load Temperatures for Refrigerated Haulers
ATHENS, GA… For refrigerated haulers who require independent verification of temperatures inside trucks and trailers or immediate documentation for receivers, Carrier Transicold now offers the DataLink™ 2 recorder. Carrier Transicold is a part of... -
ContainerPort Group Announces New Chief Financial Officer
CLEVELAND, OH… ContainerPort Group, Inc. (CPG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Glenn A. Fehribach to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Glenn A. Fehribach, a seasoned financial and operating executive, has nearly 20 years of business experience... -
CTA Taps Laskowski to Succeed Bradley
Vancouver, Canada… The Board of Directors of the Canadian Trucking Alliance reached into its current ranks by announcing Stephen Laskowski will become its next President and CEO on January 1st, 2018, after the alliance's current chief retires. The... -
Cummins Recognized By Frost & Sullivan As 2016 Overall Best Heavy-Duty Engine Supplier
COLUMBUS, IN… Cummins Inc. was recognized with the 2016 United States Overall Best Heavy-Duty Truck Engine Supplier Product Leadership Award by Frost & Sullivan at its North American Growth, Innovation, & Leadership Awards Gala in Santa Clara, Cali... -
Detroit Aligns with AT&T, Microsoft to Deliver Enhanced Connectivity Services
LAS VEGAS – Oct. 3, 2016 – Detroit Diesel Corporation, a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), today announced collaborations with AT&T and Microsoft Corp. to deliver enhancements to its Detroit Connect suite of connected vehicle ser... -
Driving, Saving Lives: It’s All Part of Paul’s Job-Travelers’ Transportation owner-op Paul Frederick Named 2016 OTA-Bridgestone Truck Hero
TORONTO… Most days in Paul Frederick’s 53 years on the road have been uneventful; which, in trucking, is usually just how you like them. But throughout his career, the Gatineau owner-operator has come across more than a handful of dramatic situat... -
Eaton and Cummins Expand SmartAdvantage Powertrain Portfolio with Higher Torque Option
LAS VEGAS, NV … Power management company Eaton and dependable power provider Cummins Inc. announce the expansion of the SmartAdvantage powertrain portfolio to now include a new transmission model with 1,850 lb.-ft. torque capacity. This new transm... -
“Elite” Fleet Motor Carrier Recognizes Accident Free Million Mile Drivers
Irving, TX… National Carriers, Inc. has recognized the following professionals for accident free driving. Allen Smith and Sandy Smith were acknowledged for five million miles without an accident. Isidro Munoz received recognition for operating the... -
EPA SmartWay Honors CRST Expedited, Inc., of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for Exceptional Supply Chain Environmental and Energy Efficiency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Excellence Awards have recognized CRST Expedited, Inc., of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as an industry leader in supply chain environmental and energy efficiency. Awardees represent the top 1 to 2 percen... -
EPA Urged to Level the Playing Field for Energy Efficiency in the Clean Power Plan
Washington, DC… A diverse alliance is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to expand incentives for energy efficiency in the Clean Power Plan. Led by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), it argues that energy eff... -
Essential Items You Need For Surviving Winter - Surviving Winter Isn’t An Easy Task. We’re Here To Help.
A smart driver is a prepared driver. Thanks to Murphy’s Law we can always expect the worst in winter conditions, that’s why being prepared is always key. A lot of these items may seem like no-brainers, but it’s important to check every year and... -
Firestone Industrial Products Remembers Larry David Wilson, a 46-Year Veteran of OEM Industry
INDIANAPOLIS, IN… Firestone Industrial Products, LLC (FSIP) is remembering Larry David Wilson, a beloved member of the OEM industry and longtime employee, who recently passed away. Wilson, 78, of Carmel, Indiana, devoted 46 years of his career to t... -
Frank Calvert Earns National Truck Driver of the Year Title
Oklahoma City, OK… American Trucking Associations' Safety Management Council recognized outstanding trucking leaders at the Safety, Security and Human Resources National Conference and Exhibition in Oklahoma City. Frank Calvert, professional truck ... -
Fyda Freightliner Announces Launch of New Website
Fyda Freightliner recently launched a brand new, fully redesigned website. The new website is built on an ultra-modern mobile responsive database-driven platform. Visitors can easily navigate to and interact with any area of the site, which includes...