Magazine / Industry News
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Incident Responders to PA Drivers: ‘Steer Clear of Accident Scenes’-First Responders Urge Drivers To Move Over Or Slow Down So They Can Do Their Jobs
HARRISBURG, PA… The men and women whose job it is to respond to roadway incidents throughout Pennsylvania recently met in Harrisburg to discuss ways to work together to improve how they prepare for and respond to roadway emergencies. Their appeal ... -
#Keepthanksmoving Campaign Salutes Behind-The-Scenes Individuals Who Deliver Holiday Happiness
GREENVILLE, SC… Michelin North America, Inc. (“Michelin”) is entering a second consecutive holiday season to launch the transportation appreciation campaign, #KeepThanksMoving. The social and digital media initiative celebrates millions of tran... -
11th Annual Barn Party A Great Success
JACKSON CENTER, PA… For 11 years Bill Doyle, with the help of a lot of friends, has been hosting a “barn party”. A gathering of friends and family, many of them members of the trucking industry, for a day of food and fun to raise money for cha... -
"2nd Annual #519strong Toy Drive for Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh"
Jeremy Coast was diagnosed with AML Leukemia in September 2012. He went through treatments and the doctors confirmed that he was in remission in March 2013. On February 15, 2014 he found out that the cancer had returned. The doctors told him and h... -
ATA Economist Says Inventory Glut, Manufacturing Has Hurt Volumes in 2016
American Trucking Associations’ Chief Economist Bob Costello said, the trucking industry has seen soft volumes in 2016 due to bloated inventories and a weak manufacturing environment. “The current cycle of larger than normal inventories has tak... -
"ATAs Share the Road Program Rolls Out Comprehensive Truck Safety Video"
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations and ATA's Share the Road highway safety program are launching the Share the Road Instructional Video to demonstrate Share the Road's new instructional video addresses the 21st century's most prevalent ... -
ATA Sends Inquiry to Rhode Island About Plan to Restrict Truck Access to Roads - RIDOT Providing Strategies to Prevent Trucks from Using Alternative Routes in State
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations has asked the state of Rhode Island to provide information to the trucking industry about outreach the state has done to communities that are likely to be affected by an increase in truck traffic as a r... -
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Jumped 5.7% in August
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 5.7% in August, following a 2.1% decline during July. In August, the index equaled 141.8 (2000=100), up from 134.2 in July. The ... -
Bendix Tech Tips: Air Chamber Maintenance And Replacement
ELYRIA, OH… While every part of a commercial vehicle air braking system is important to safe and effective operation, air chambers have a uniquely vital job: At each wheel-end, it’s the air chamber – sometimes called the actuator – that trans... -
Bendix Windshield-Mounted Cameras Permanently Acceptable Under Change In Fmcsa Rules
The video camera component of the Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ collision mitigation technology and AutoVue® Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System from Bendix CVS will remain compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules, tha... -
Bestpass Creates Two New Departments to B etter Serve Expanding Customer Base
ALBANY, NY… Bestpass, Inc., a company that provides single-source payment and streamlined toll management services to commercial fleets, has launched two new departments – a dedicated Owner-Operator Customer Service team and a Fulfillment Center... -
Bridgestone Names New President of Commercial Truck & Bus Tire Business
NASHVILLE, TN…Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) has announced that Joseph Saoud has joined the company as president, truck and bus radial (TBR), Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO). In this role, Saoud will be responsible for leadin... -
Carrier Transicold to Offer Telematics System for Transport Refrigeration Units
ATHENS, GA… Carrier Transicold announced it will offer a customized telematics solution that will deliver advanced capabilities for its transport refrigeration units (TRUs). The new telematics solution will help fleets manage their refrigerated as... -
CRST International Inc. Acquires Gardner Trucking Inc.
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA… CRST International Inc. , one of the largest privately held transportation companies in the United States, today announced the acquisition of privately held Gardner Trucking Inc., headquartered in Ontario, Calif. Founded in 1989... -
Daimler Trucks North America to Participate in SuperTruck II Initiative
PORTLAND, OR… Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced that it has been selected to receive a $20 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the SuperTruck II program. The new award is part of a multimillion dollar, multi-year ... -
Driverfacts’ Drug And Alcohol Assistant Crucial To Carrier Workflow, Dot Compliance
The process for carriers to ensure compliance with DOT drug and alcohol regulations can be overwhelming because there are testing requirements for pre-hire screening, reasonable suspicion and after accidents, as well as annual random tests. DriverFac... -
E-Zoil Announces Introduction Of New Diesel Fuel Additive
Tonawanda, NY… E-ZOIL Products, Inc., an international manufacturer of fuel additives and other specialty chemicals, announced the introduction of a new diesel additive, Top Tier. Top Tier is a multifunctional diesel fuel system cleaner. “High... -
Eaton Announces New Fluid Service Interval for its Procision™ Medium-Duty Dual Clutch Transmissions for School Bus Applications
GALESBURG, MI … Power management company Eaton has announced an extension to its fluid lubrication service maintenance interval for its Procision line of medium-duty dual clutch transmissions for school bus applications that will lower or even eli... -
Ernest Dandridge Carrier Design Services, Inc. – Providing Car Transport Equipment
Ernest Dandridge Carrier Design Services, Inc., recently moved its car transport equipment activity from Louisville, KY to McLean, VA. The firm is working with Kentucky Trailer of Louisville, on “Removable Adjustable Decks/Auto Transport Modules�... -
Estes Express Lines Celebrates 85 Years of Progress
RICHMOND, VA… Estes Express Lines, the largest privately held, less-than-truckload carrier in the nation, celebrated its 85th anniversary in August. Estes founder W.W. Estes started the company during the Great Depression with one truck, no drive...