Magazine / Industry News
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Mega Truck Stop Is Now Open
PORTERSVILLE, PA…. It’s no trick! Mega Truck Stop, located ½ mile west of the junctions of West Rt. 422 and I-79 Exit 99, opened its doors for business on October 31st. The full service truck stop is open 24 hours and features Duke’s Diner R... -
New Shell Rotella® T6 10W-30 Full Synthetic Heavy Duty Engine Oil Provides Fuel Economy Benefits And Excellent Engine Protection
Houston, TX… Shell Lubricants has introduced Shell Rotella® T6 10W-30 full synthetic heavy duty engine oil, a market leading full synthetic 10W-30, which provides the benefits of a full synthetic engine oil in the fastest growing viscosity grad... -
Tri-State Trailer Sales Launches Connecting Champions Trailer
PITTSBURGH, PA…. Tri-State Trailer Sales, Inc. has added a “Connecting Champions” trailer to their leasing fleet. The 48’ Reitnouer aluminum flatbed has a Vango Rolling Tarp System with graphics from Merlot Tarp and will be a rolling billbo... -
Tunnel To Towers Foundation’s “9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit” Tours America
I met up with Billy Puckett on a very wet and rainy day in late July at the Speedway Truckstop in Barkeyville, Pennsylvania. I was just coming off of a newspaper deadline and he was heading to the next leg of the Tunnel To Tower Foundation’s Th... -
Bendix Talks Trailers And Safer Roads Ahead
AVON, OH… Safer roads ahead require safer trailers behind. “Trailers continue to evolve to be much more than boxes on wheels, from road-tested and fleet-proven technologies like antilock braking systems (ABS) and stability to connectivity, tele... -
Circular Economy: Renault Trucks Announces The Creation Of Its Disassembly Plant, The Used Parts Factory
To reduce natural resource usage and its trucks’ environmental impact, Renault Trucks is taking steps to transitioning its industrial operations to a circular-economy approach. Renault Trucks’ Used Parts Factory is the logical next step after the... -
The American Truck Historical Society Honors Hill International Truck
The American Truck Historical Society presented a special 75-year Company Service Award to Hill International Truck at its Open House , held this past October, celebrating their newest location in St Clairsville, Ohio. Pictured from left to right: ... -
Kenworth Supports Careers in Trucking Among U.S. Military Service Members
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WA… A career development, networking, and job hiring event at a Hiring Our Heroes Summit was held recently at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state. Hundreds of active and retired U.S. military members an... -
Love’s Travel Stops opens new location in Iowa
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Le Mars, Iowa, thanks to a travel stop that opened Thursday. The store, located off Highway 75, adds 68 truck parking spaces and 70 jobs to Plymouth County. “We’re excited... -
New TravelCenters of America Survey Finds that Trucking Fleets Plan to Invest in EV and Hydrogen Vehicles to Meet Decarbonization Goals
WESTLAKE, OH… Leaders of the largest U.S. trucking fleets are moving forward with planning and investment in fleets powered by sustainable fuels, according to a new survey released today by TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA). Fleet compan... -
PGT Crew At Walcott Truckers Jamboree This Past July
These Proud Proffesionals represented PGT Trucking at the Walcott Truckers Jamboree held in July at the Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa. - photo by Dan Pollock -... -
PGT Trucking, Inc. Selects Penske Truck Leasing for Comprehensive Fleet Maintenance Solutions
Aliquippa, PA… PGT Trucking, Inc., a multi-service transportation firm offering flatbed, dedicated, international and specialized services, announced that it selected Penske Truck Leasing as its provider of choice for comprehensive fleet maintena... -
Rush Enterprises supports the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
San Antonio, TX… Rush Enterprises, Inc., which operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, is offering limited-edition pink mudflaps to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The pink mudflaps, whi... -
Shea Trucking And Repair Is Ready To Serve You
CLINTONVILLE, PA… Shea Trucking and Repair is ready to servE truckers traveling I-80. Located on Route 208, less than 1 mile from the Clintonville Exit #35 on I-80, the company is easily accessible to trucks. If you can’t make it in, they o... -
The States With The Worst, Best & Most Fatal Roads For Drivers
Zutobi has updated their 2021 ranking, to bring you the American states with the best and worst roads in 2022: https://zutobi.com/us/driver-guides/worst-and-best-roads-us-and-international-ranking So, where are the best and worst roads in America? ... -
Tough Time To Be an Independent or Small-fleet Trucker
Two years ago, life as an independent trucker promised freedom, flexibility, and high wages. For many industries, the pandemic meant tightening belts and laying off workers. But transportation was a steady need, and even independent drivers could fee... -
Trucking Cares Foundation Welcomes LaunchIt Public Relations as Latest Founders Club Member
Washington, DC… American Trucking Associations’ Trucking Cares Foundation announced that LaunchIt Public Relations, has committed to becoming the Foundations’ 10th member of the TCF Founders Club. “Not only has trucking been my career for the... -
Fyda Freightliner Columbus Holds Building Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Mark Grand Opening
Columbus, OH… Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. held its Building Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. The newly relocated dealership is now at 2700 NE Plain City Georgesville Road in West Jefferson, at exit 85 off I... -
OOIDA Helps Truck World Show Their Appreciation to Professional Truck Drivers
Marty Ellis, driver of OOIDA’s Spirit of the American Truck Trailer and Trevor Williams, OOIDA’s Fuel Card Program Coordinator were on hand for Truck World’s recent Driver Appreciation Days, which was held on September 11-13 at the Truck World ... -
PA Turnpike Commission Approves 5% Toll Increase for 2023
HARRISBURG, PA… The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) today approved a 5% toll increase for 2023 for all E-ZPass and Toll By Plate customers. The new rates will take effect across the toll-highway system on Jan. 8, 2023, at 12:01 a.m. Becau...