Magazine / Industry News
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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... -
Across North America, Bendix Employees Lend A Helping Hand To Support Communities, Families, And Children
ELYRIA, OH… From June 17-24, more than 600 employees of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC went to work outside the workplace: They built homes, planted trees, and cleaned public spaces. They picked up hammers, paintbrushes, shovels, and trash b... -
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 2.1% in July - Index Up 0.3% from July 2015
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 2.1% in July, following a revised 1.6% decline during June. In July, the index equaled 134.3 (2000=100), down from 137.1 in Jun... -
Bendix Extends Customer Service Center Hours
ELYRIA, OH… To better serve its customers, Bendix is extending the hours of its North American Customer Service Centers and enabling bilingual access to Customer Service representatives via its automated phone menu. Effective Aug. 22, 2016, repres... -
Boyle Transportation Nurtures Its Culture Of Safety With Bendix Technology And Knowledge
ELYRIA, OH… Safety drives every decision at Boyle Transportation. For 45 years, the Billerica, Massachusetts, company has transported security-sensitive cargo across the United States and Canada. From the professional drivers behind the wheel to th... -
Congressman Frank LoBiondo (R-New Jersey) Visits Truck Dealerships
Pennsville, NJ… Federal Representative Frank LoBiondo toured two local truck dealerships, Hunter Peterbilt – Pennsville and Hunter Truck Sales & Service – Swedesboro, on Tuesday to discuss areas of concern for truck dealers. While at the Hunte... -
CRST Offers Veteran Apprenticeship Program For Drivers Using Gi Bill™ Benefits
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA…CRST International Inc. was approved for the Veteran Apprenticeship Program through the Department of Labor and the Veteran’s Administration. New and current CRST drivers using GI Bill™ benefits may now be eligible to earn addi... -
Detroit Solutions Contribute to Efficiency, Safety of New Freightliner Cascadia
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO… Every facet of the new Freightliner Cascadia® has been optimized to reach higher levels of efficiency and performance. The updated, integrated Detroit™ Powertrain is at the core of those achievements. “We challenged ourse... -
Freightliner Trucks Pushes Innovation with New Cascadia
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO… The new Freightliner Cascadia® is the most advanced truck Freightliner has ever designed, and will further lower the Real Cost of Ownership™ (RCO) for customers. “The original Freightliner Cascadia set unprecedented stand... -
Fyda Freightliner Youngstown Gets Local Community In Touch with a Freightliner Truck
Columbus, OH… Community support and involvement is nothing new to Fyda Freightliner Youngstown. For years, the dealership has been supporting, helping to organize, and participating in local activities, especially area Touch A Truck events, where t... -
Harley-Davidson to Stop Sales of Illegal Devices that Increased Air Pollution from the Company’s Motorcycles
WASHINGTON… The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement with Harley-Davidson, Inc., Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC, Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company, Inc., and Harley-D... -
Introducing Cerni’s New Location
Youngstown, OH… John and Vince Cerni of Cerni Motor Sales, Inc. in Youngstown, Ohio are proud to announce the opening of their new dealership, Cerni International North Coast, Inc. in Painesville, Ohio. Cerni International North Coast, formerly kno... -
Kenworth Adds T680 76-in Sleeper Pre-Wire Option for EpicVue Satellite TV Package for Fleets
KIRKLAND, WA… New Kenworth T680 76-inch sleepers are now available with a Kenworth factory-installed, in-cab satellite TV pre-wire option to support EpicVue satellite television subscription service. EpicVue is a provider of premium in-cab satell...