Magazine / Industry News
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Chevron Announces March 2016 Inductees to the Delo Sponsored Million Mile Club
SAN RAMON, CA… Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, maker of the Delo® brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, announced the eight drivers inducted to the Chevron Delo sponsored Red Eye Radio (f... -
CUMMINS ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF INLINE™ 7 SERVICE TOOL
COLUMBUS, IN… Cummins Incannounced the release of INLINE 7, an industry-leading wired and wireless datalink adapter. INLINE 7 is the only adapter offering Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth wireless connectivity while also providing traditional wired functional... -
Cummins Expands Fuel-Efficient Isx15 400-475 Hp Ratings Portfolio To Now Deliver Up To 1850 Lb-Ft Of Torque
NASHVILLE, TN… Cummins Inc. (NYSE-CMI) has Redefined Efficiency once again by releasing three new ISX15 ratings ideal for premium fleets or performance-oriented linehaul applications. The new 475-, 450- and 400- horsepower ratings with 1850 lb-ft o... -
EPA Celebrates SmartWay Affiliates that Support Cleaner Freight
WASHINGTON… The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is honoring seven affiliates for raising awareness about the benefits of sustainable goods movement as part of the 2016 SmartWay Affiliate Challenge. SmartWay affiliates participating in this yea... -
Fleets of All Sizes Can Now Benefit from PrePass Plus Electronic Toll Payment Services
Phoenix, AZ… Fleets of all sizes can now take advantage of the nation’s only one-stop-shop for bypassing and tolls -- PrePass Plus. HELP Inc., the non-profit public/private partnership that provides PrePass® weigh station bypass and other truck ... -
Fyda Freightliner Columbus Expediters Veteran John Lalonde Participates in EO University Q&A Panel
Columbus, OH… John Lalonde has been working at Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for 20 years, specializing in refrigerated and dry van Expediters. On April 21, 2016 in Knoxville, John shared his expertise with EO University attendees in order to he... -
Fyda Freightliner Now Seeking Diesel Technicians for Brand New Walton, Kentucky Dealership Slated to Open in 2017
Fyda Freightliner Northern Kentucky, Inc. is seeking diesel technician candidates of all levels to join the Fyda team. Immediate openings are available, with training and onboarding to begin at the Cincinnati dealership located on I-275 at Mosteller ... -
Fyda Freightliner Western Star Zanesville Opens New Full Service Dealership
Columbus, OH… Fyda Freightliner Western Star Zanesville opened for business on Monday, May 2 in Zanesville, Ohio. Sitting on 15 acres, the 46,000 sq. ft. full service truck dealership is conveniently located at 5005 East Pike, which is situated on ... -
GCR Tires & Service Announces New Executive Director of Marketing
NASHVILLE, TN… http://Bridgestone.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Dat... Bridgestone Americas announced that Jon Kimpel has been named Executive Director of Marketing for GCR Tires & Service (GCR), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BA... -
Goodyear Rolls Out New Marathon Line
AKRON, OH… The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has rolled out three tires that will help long haul operations lower their costs by offering more miles to removal. The first products in Goodyear’s new, mid-tier Marathon line, the Marathon LHS, Mara... -
Goodyear Total Solution - Designed To Help Fleets Lower Their Operating Costs
AKRON, OH… The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company showcased their Total Solution at the recent Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS.) The Goodyear Total Solution of trusted products, a nationwide network, reliable services and fleet management tools is desi... -
International Truck Adds Side Roll Protection System For Class 8 Trucks
LISLE, IL… International Truck announced it now offers IMMI’s RollTek® seat as an option on its International® ProStar® Class 8 on-highway trucks. “Our commitment to incorporating the most advanced collision mitigation technology systems ha... -
Iowa 80 Announces Truckers Jamboree Concert Line Up
WALCOTT, IA… Iowa 80 Truckstop is pleased to announce its slate of performers who will take the stage to entertain attendees at this year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree. “We are very excited about this year’s line up,” says Heather DeBaillie... -
Iowa 80 Trucking Museum to Host Lunch Stop for Famous Antique Car Rally on June 26th
WALCOTT, IOWA… Iowa 80 Trucking Museum has been selected as a lunch stop for the Hemming’s Motor News Great Race, a cross country road rally of antique vehicles. Nearly 100 racers will be eating lunch on the lawn adjacent to the Iowa 80 Trucking... -
Kenworth Chillicothe Plant Marks Historic 500,000th Truck, T680 76-inch Mid-Roof Sleeper for Melton Truck Lines
CHILLICOTHE, OH… A Kenworth T680 76-inch mid-roof sleeper with a PACCAR MX-13 455-hp engine was recognized as the historic 500,000th truck produced at the state-of-the-art Kenworth factory in Chillicothe, Ohio. The milestone T680 was presented to ... -
Larson Electronics Releases 120 Watt Battery Powered LED Light Tower
Larson Electronics, a leading industrial lighting company, announced the release of a 120 watt self-contained LED light tower that offers high power, maximum portability, and versatile lighting configurations in a compact and durable design. The WAL-... -
New Peterbilt Paint Provides Greater Shine, Durability
DENTON, TX… Peterbilt Motors Company has introduced a new formulation for its complete lineup of Axalta coatings used on its heavy-duty truck cabs and sleepers that enhances color qualities and durability. Additionally, the new coatings make produ... -
New Volvo I-Shift with Crawler Gears Offers Slow Speed Maneuverability, Extreme Startability
Volvo Trucks North America introduced the Volvo I-Shift with Crawler Gears, a new option designed for applications where very slow speeds and maneuverability are needed. Appropriate for both vocational and on-highway applications, Volvo I-Shift with ... -
PACCAR To Release The Allison Tc10 Transmission In Peterbilt And Kenworth Chassis
DENTON, TX… 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 and... -
PennDOT, Police Partner for Seat-Belt Safety, Enforcement
Harrisburg, PA… In an effort to promote driver safety and decrease unbuckled fatalities, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will partner with police statewide during the national Click It or Ticket seat-belt enforcement mobili...