Magazine / Industry News
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Goodyear Accepts Nominations For Highway Hero Award
AKRON, OH… There is still time to nominate candidates for the Goodyear Highway Hero Award, which honors professional truck drivers who put themselves in harm’s way to help others. Goodyear is accepting nominations for its 34th Highway Hero Award... -
Goodyear Brings Total Solution To GATS
Attendees Who Enroll In Goodyear Smart Fleet Program During Show Can Win Set Of New Goodyear Steer Tires AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 19, 2016 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will bring its Total Solution for owner-operators and small- to mid-size fleet... -
Healthy Drivers are Happy Drivers - Better Choices Health Initiative Implemented at the “Elite” Fleet
IRVING, TX… “By the very nature of our industry truck drivers tend to lead a sedentary lifestyle. Long hours behind the wheel and sometimes limited nutrition choices present many health issues. The purpose of this initiative is to inspire our dri... -
Hirschbach Receives US EPA 2016 SmartWay Excellence Award
DUBUQUE, IA… Hirschbach was recently honored with a SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a true industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency. The company has deploy... -
Hoffa: Feds Take A Stand For Motorists In Protecting Rest Breaks
WASHINGTON… The following is a statement from Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa about a recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) decision to reject a petition that sought to rescind the current 30-minute rest break requir... -
Hunter Keystone Peterbilt Clearfield Hosts Open House
CLEARFIELD, PA… Hunter Keystone Peterbilt and IdeaLease Clearfield, PA recently held a Grand Reopening and Open House at their full service dealership off I-80 Exit 120 in Clearfield, PA. The company wanted to showcase its new CNG/LNG certified se... -
International Truck Launches Lt™ Series
LAS VEGAS, NV… International Truck launched the International® LT™ Series, its new flagship line of Class 8 over-the-road trucks developed through driver centric design and featuring advanced technologies that deliver unrivaled fuel efficiency,... -
Manac Appoints New US General Sales Managers
Manac Inc., (“Manac”), a North American leader in the design and manufacture of specialty trailers, announced today the appointment of David Larotonda and Andy Grylls to the positions of General Sales Manager for Eastern and Western United States... -
NATSN Hires New CEO
Ronnie is from Knoxville, TN and is a proud UT fan. He was born and raised in and around Knoxville and has never wandered from his hometown. He was employed for sixteen years by Pilot Travel Centers LLC as a General Manager of several Travel Centers... -
OOIDA Asks Senate Appropriations Committee To Refrain From Pursuing Speed Limiters In End Of Session Proposals
Grain Valley, MO… The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has asked the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations to exclude language from any federal spending measures that mandates the installation of speed limiters on heavy commercial ... -
OOIDA Reaches Tax Refund Agreement With NY
Grain Valley, MO… Trucking businesses that go into New York from other states can once again thank small-business truckers for standing up to an unconstitutional registration and decal tax. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has re... -
PACCAR Parts Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Kenworth Privileges Customer Loyalty Program
RENTON, Wash., Aug. 15, 2016 — PACCAR Parts is celebrating a major milestone in driving growth of dealer retail parts and service sales, with the 10th anniversary of the Kenworth Privileges customer loyalty program. “We are proud that after a de... -
Payroll Done Right!
Mawson & Mawson, Inc. takes great pride in providing correct payroll and settlement visibility. One of the largest complaints heard within the trucking industry is that the driver never knows for sure what their payroll is going to be week-to-week. D... -
Peterbilt Introduces Cummins ISL-G Near Zero Emmissions Engine For Models 567, 520 And 320
DENTON, TX… Peterbilt Motors Company introduces the Cummins Westport ISL-G Near Zero NOx emissions natural gas engine for Models 567, 520 and 320. The ISL-G Near Zero engine emissions are 90 percent lower than the current EPA NOx limit through the ... -
Thank A Vet Grady Cooper - Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) Merchant Marine
Grady Cooper joined the US Coast Guard in 1940 and was transferred to the Merchant Marine. Grady became a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) after training in Sheepshead Bay, New York City. On his first tour of duty, it was Grady’s ... -
The Passing Of A Friend And Leader…Ronald R. Carrocce August 3, 1938-September 24, 2016
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce passing of Ronald R. Carrocce. Ron passed away on Saturday September 24, 2016, in his home, surrounded by his family. For those of us who have had the pleasure of knowing Ron, he will be sadly missed. His ... -
Torque Ratings Soar for Eaton Reman Clutches
GALESBURG, MI… Power management company Eaton has added three new higher torque-rated clutches to its aftermarket portfolio of remanufactured clutches to better support the owners and operators of later model trucks. Available starting on Septembe... -
Trucking And Travel Plaza Industry Leaders AnnounceTruck Parking Leadership Initiative - Mobile App Provides Free, Nationwide Truck Parking Availability Data
Trucking and travel plaza leaders have launched a new highway safety initiative to help professional drivers find available truck parking. Truck drivers who need to stop and rest will be able to use a free mobile app called Park My Truck to locate an... -
Turnover at Large Truckload Fleets Falls to Lowest Point in Five Years
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations said the turnover rate at truckload fleets with more than $30 million in annual revenue fell six points to 83% in the second quarter – the lowest point since the second quarter of 2011. "The continued... -
Volvo Trucks Makes Bendix Next-Generation Driver Assistance System Available On VNL And VNM Series Models
ELYRIA, OH… Working with Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, Volvo Trucks North America has added Volvo Active Driver Assist – a comprehensive driver assistance system – as a factory-installed option on its VNL and VNM series models. Volvo...