Magazine / Industry News
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The Debate Over Automatic Brakes: Are They Ready for Heavy-Duty Trucks?
TAMPA, FL… Just days after Trucks.com HS Automotive estimated that annual sales of autonomous, or self-driving, heavy-duty trucks could reach 60,000 annually by 2035, the safety of a major component of the autonomous system, automatic emergency b... -
Trucking Moves America Forward Recognizes 35 Companies and Individuals for Displaying TMAF Trailer Wraps
Washington, DC… Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) recognized 35 organizations and individuals who purchased one or more TMAF-branded wraps for display on their company trailers, signifying a growing enthusiasm within the industry to educate the... -
$270M Invested in Trucking to Transition to Lower Carbon Fuels
Toronto… The only regulated freight mode already using a bevy of diverse carbon-cutting technologies will get even greener after a boost from the Ontario Government. Contained in the https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2016/06/ontario-rel... Ontario C... -
Volvo Trucks D13 Engine with Turbo Compounding Offers Increased Power and Fuel Efficiency
Volvo Trucks North America is adding a turbo compounding option for the Volvo D13 engine, bringing even more power and fuel efficiency to one of the industry’s most fuel-efficient engines. By converting wasted heat energy, the 13-liter D13 with tur... -
Hiring Our Heroes, Kenworth, FASTPORT Announce Nomination Period of "Transition Trucking" Competition
WASHINGTON, DC… The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes Program (HOH), Kenworth Truck Company and FASTPORT announced that nominations for the 2016 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award are officially open. Motor carr... -
Inland Kenworth Opens New $23 Million Phoenix Dealership
Anchors Business Park Dedicated to Transportation Services PHOENIX, May 6, 2016 – Inland Kenworth has opened a new state of the art $23 million dealership. The location is part of a unique 85-acre business park, which also includes new locations ... -
Knight Transportation Selects SmartDrive for Fleet Wide Deployment Following Head-to-Head Evaluation
SAN DIEGO, CA… http://smartdrive.net/ SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, announced that http://www.knighttrans.com/ Knight Transportation, one of North America’s large... -
Majority Of Americans Not Happy With Freight Forwarders’ Phone Manner
Only 29 per cent of American consumers are satisfied with the way freight forwarding businesses handle their phone calls, new research has revealed. The study of 2,234 people, conducted by audio branding specialist PH Media Group, found standards in ... -
Mawson and Mawson - Quality Service At Your Service
Are you tired of sitting? Frustrated with waiting long hours for repairs? At Mawson and Mawson, we will keep you moving and making money! Our rigorous PM program, along with our newer, reliable equipment means much less downtime. Our dedicated staff... -
Michael Rexford Named Outstanding Trucker Buddy
Jina Newman of Lincoln Elementary in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and her class has nominated Michael Rexford a driver for Regal Services. One of the students wrote a letter of recommendation for Mike to be awarded the Outstanding Trucker Buddy award. “Hell... -
Monster Truck Action Planned for the Carlisle Truck Nationals/New Twist Added Too - Virginia Giant, Raminator and Toxic in Action for 2016 Plus Freestyle MX Stunt Riders
Carlisle, PA… Every August the Carlisle Truck Nationals wows enthusiasts of all ages; this has been an ongoing thing since the event’s inception in 1991. Now, as truck weekend celebrates its 25th anniversary, the fun continues with the next gen... -
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month - Schneider Drives Home Importance of Safety on the Road
GREEN BAY, WI… Regardless of the type of wheel you find yourself behind, distracted driving has become an all-too-common occurrence on North American roadways. Schneider, a premier provider of transportation, logistics and intermodal services, reco... -
PACCAR to Release the Allison TC10 Transmission in Peterbilt and Kenworth Chassis
Bellevue, WA… 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 a... -
PennDOT Announces First Use of Flashing Yellow Arrow Signals to Better Control Left Turns
Harrisburg, PA… The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced it will be activating a new type of left turn signal that has been proven to improve left turn safety at intersections. Flashing Yellow Arrow signals are new to Penn... -
PennDot To Offer Non-Commercial Driving Skills Tests At Certified Third-Party Sites
Harrisburg, PA… As part of ongoing efforts to further enhance customer service, PennDOT has launched a new pilot program that authorizes a limited number of third-party businesses to administer non-commercial driving skills tests to Pennsylvania r... -
PGT Trucking, Inc. Announces Executive Appointment
PGT Trucking, Inc., a transportation services company with headquarters in Monaca, PA, is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Chad A. Marsilio to the position of Vice President, Commercial effective June 6, 2016. In this role, Mr. Marsilio will... -
"Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Announced at NTTCs Annual Conference & Exhibits"
Arlington, VA… NTTC hosted its 68th Annual Conference & Exhibits at the San Diego Marriott Marquis Marina from April 24-26th. Darryl Nowell, a professional driver for Eagle Transport for the past 14 years, was awarded the 3rd Annual NTTC Professio... -
Rand McNally Publishes 36th Edition of Atlas for Commercial Drivers
SKOKIE, IL… Rand McNally has released a new edition of its #1-selling Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas for professional drivers. Packed with truck-navigable routes, state and province restrictions, as well as low clearance locations, the atlas continue... -
Schneider’s Sleep Apnea Program Proven to Dramatically Reduce Risk of Preventable Crashes
GREEN BAY, WI… According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, driving drowsy makes lapses of attention more likely to occur, which can result in deadly crashes. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleeping disorder that caus... -
Special Edition Model 567 Heritage Pays Tribute To Peterbilt’s Roots With Exclusive Features, Exceptional Performance
DENTON, TX… Peterbilt’s new Model 567 Heritage salutes the company’s beginnings by combining its most modern and technologically advanced work truck with distinctive styling and exclusive features inside and out, Peterbilt Motors Company recen...