Magazine / Industry News
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Cerni Motors Sponsors Technician Contest
YOUNGSTOWN, OH… Cerni Motors and IdeaLease, with locations in Youngstown and Painesville, Ohio recently held a competition for the technicians at both locations. Technicians were given a written exam covering 11 different truck repair categories... -
Container Port Group Announces Promotion of Glenn A. Fehribach
CLEVELAND, OH – November 1, 2016 – ContainerPort Group, Inc. (CPG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Glenn A. Fehribach to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective today. Glenn A. Fehribach, a seasoned financial and operating executi... -
CTA to Minister: Truck Driving Jobs Not Disappearing
Although it’s likely the job of the over-the-road truck driver may evolve somewhat, it will not be eliminated or disappear in the age of autonomous vehicle technology, Canadian Trucking Alliance President David Bradley wrote in a letter to federal... -
Deadline for $4 Million Off-Road Natural Gas Vehicle Funding Opportunity Extended
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Energy Commission has extended the application deadline for a $4 million grant funding solicitation for the research and development of natural gas engines for medium and heavy-duty off-road vehicles (ORVs) supp... -
DPF Regeneration Relief with EnerBurn®
Let’s talk about the basics of Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) and managing regeneration issues. As most heavy-duty truck owners know, DPFs were mandated in all new diesel road engines beginning in 2008. DPFs typically remove 85 percent or more o... -
Drivewyze Adds Bypass Service to Seven More Locations in Michigan
BURLINGAME, CA… Drivewyze is adding bypass services to seven more weigh stations in Michigan, continuing its unprecedented growth as the industry’s leading bypass service network with more than 600 weigh stations and inspections sites nationwide.... -
Eco Flaps: First And Only Splash Guards To Be SmartWay Verified
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay program recently created a new “splash guard” device category in order to distinguish Eco Flaps aerodynamic splash guards on the list of SmartWay verified aerodynamic devices. The fuel s... -
EPA Fuel Economy Labels More Accurately Reflect Real-World Driving Conditions
WASHINGTON… Consumers rely on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) fuel economy labels on new cars to make informed decisions about which vehicle fits their lifestyle and budget. And contrary to its prior findings a decade ago, a new analy... -
Fyda Freightliner Cincinnati Now Offers Mobile Express Assessment to Customers in the Greater Cincinnati Area
Columbus, OH… Fyda Freightliner Cincinnati, Inc. is pleased to announce the new Mobile Express Assessment (EA) Program. The program offers great convenience, savings, and peace of mind to customers in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area by bringing t... -
HELP Inc. Expands PrePass® Truck Bypassing Services
PHOENIX, AZ… PrePass-approved trucks are now eligible for weigh station pre-clearance and bypass at new locations near Mt. Pass, Calif., Superior, Wis., and Sundance, Wyo. In addition, HELP Inc. recently installed new weigh-in-motion (WIM) scales ... -
Iowa 80 Group Now Offers 40-Minute Oil Change Guarantee
WALCOTT, IA… The Iowa 80 Group owned truck service centers are now offering drivers an oil change guarantee. Professional drivers are now guaranteed that their truck oil change will be completed within 40 minutes from the time they pull into the s... -
Justin Martin Drives On Guard For Thee
ITS Driver, Canadian Armed Forces veteran Wins 2016 OTA-Volvo Trucks Driver of the Year Award TORONTO, CANADA… For Justin Martin, trucking is way more than just a job. To say that it’s a way of life would sound a little too cliché. More accura... -
Kenworth T680 and T880 Add Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero Emissions Natural Gas Engine
LAS VEGAS, NV… Kenworth announced that it will offer the Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero NOx emissions natural gas engine for the Kenworth T680 and T880. Emissions from the ISL G Near Zero natural gas engine are 90 percent lower than the current ... -
Lisa Gonnerman Honored as National Safety Director of the Year
Oklahoma City . OK… American Trucking Associations' Safety Management Council announced Lisa Gonnerman of Ruan Transportation as the winner of the 2016 National Safety Director Award. The award was presented at the ATA Safety, Security and Human Re... -
Mark Kulyk, Former President Of Rogers Brothers Corporation Dies
Albion, PA… Mark Kulyk, former president of Rogers Brothers Corporation, died on Friday, November 25th, 2016, after an extended battle with brain cancer. Mark was born in 1956, the son of John and Betty Rogers Kulyk of Albion. Following high schoo... -
Mississippi-Based Volvo Trucks Dealer Expands Operations
One of the largest Volvo Trucks dealerships serving the Gulf Coast region has doubled in size with the recent purchase of three new locations in southern Louisiana. Old River Truck Sales now has six locations and nearly 200 employees in the region. ... -
NATSO Education, Programs Help Operators Attract Travel Plaza Talent
ALEXANDRIA, VA… Quality employees are one of the most important assets at a truckstop and travel plaza, but attracting, hiring and retaining talent can be a difficult and time-consuming process. High-turnover foodservice and retail positions are es... -
Navistar Launches Core Advantage Program
LISLE, IL… Navistar has announced the launch of the Core Advantage Program, a creative new approach for core life cycle management. The Core Advantage Program helps fleet owners reduce their overall costs by helping them to manage their core and r... -
New Graphics Package Available to Customize Western Star 5700XE
PORTLAND, OR… Western Star Truck Sales, Inc., announced that it has added another new option for personalizing the 5700XE. The Western Star factory-installed Phantom 2 Graphics package features new, modular components for more customization options... -
New Year’s Greetings From Mawson and Mawson!
Happy New Year! You may be thinking about what you’d like to improve upon in 2017. If finding a new company to drive for is on your New Year’s resolution list, look no further. Mawson and Mawson is the company for you! We offer a $1,000 sign-on b...