Magazine / Industry News
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The Big Rig Build-Off Returns to the Mid-America Trucking Show
The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) is proud to announce the return of the Big Rig Build-Off, one of the trucking industry’s most exciting custom truck competitions. This premier event will take place during MATS 2025 at the Kentucky Exposition Ce... -
Bob Hunter: A Legacy That Lives On
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Bob Hunter on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Bob was more than a dedicated leader in the trucking industry—he was a friend, mentor, and a beloved member of the Hunter Truck family. His kindness, wisdom, and u... -
Mid-America Trucking Show Announces Return of Friday Concert Featuring Tony Justice with Colt Ford
The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of its iconic Friday Concert, sponsored by Bennett, Bridgehaul, and Ace Doran. This year’s event promises to deliver an unforgettable evening of music, camar... -
PacLease Sets Record in Location Growth. Adds 28 New Locations in 2024
BELLEVUE, WA… PacLease, a leading full-service lease and rental company, achieved a significant milestone with the expansion of its franchise network and achieved record location coverage. PacLease set a record in franchise growth in 2024, adding 2... -
Peterbilt Recognizes North American Dealer Group of the Year
Denton, TX… Peterbilt announced The Peterbilt Store as the 2024 North American Dealer Group of the Year at its annual Dealer Meeting in Tucson, AZ held February 5-7. The prestigious Dealer Group of the Year recognition is achieved by the dealership... -
Sean Duffy Sworn In as Secretary of U.S. Department of Transportation and Takes Immediate Action to Make Cars More Affordable
WASHINGTON, DC… Sean Duffy was officially sworn in as the 20th Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). Secretary Duffy was administered the oath of office by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at the U.S. Supreme Cou... -
Sheetz Hosts Grand Opening in Troy, Ohio
On Tuesday, January 14, Sheetz, a major Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain, officially opened its new store located at 3460 North County Road 25-A Troy, OH 45373. In honor of this grand opening, Sheetz donated $2,500 to the Shared Harve... -
Sheetz Opens Third Toledo-Area Location in North Baltimore
On Wednesday, December 18, Sheetz, a major Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain, officially opened its new store located at 13175 Deshler Road, North Baltimore, OH 45872. This is Sheetz’s third Toledo-area location. Sheetz opened its fir... -
Truckworx Kenworth Receives Prestigious 2024 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award
TUSCON, AZ… Truckworx Kenworth was named the 2024 Kenworth Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada at the recent annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting in Tucson, Arizona. This was the second straight year Truckworx Kenworth earned this prestig... -
University Korner Travel Plaza Now Open
STRATTANVILLE, PA… University Korner Travel Plaza has recently opened at I-80 Exit 70 in Strattanville, Pennsylvania. The full service travel plaza, open 24 hours/7 days a week, is a brand new construction, very clean both inside and out, and... -
Volvo Trucks North America Celebrates 2024 U.S. Dealer Group of the Year
Volvo Trucks North America proudly recognizes the outstanding achievements of South Texas Truck Centers as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 U.S. Dealer Group of the Year award. This recognition underscores their exceptional contributions in crit... -
Gearing Up For the 2025 Wheel Jam Truck Show – “Memories of Scot”
HURON, SD… The 2025 Wheel Jam Truck Show will be held on June 5-8 at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron, South Dakota. Entering its 22nd year of existence, this year’s show will be the first one since the death of Scot Marone, the owne... -
OOIDA Applauds Bill To Ensure Funding Fairness on The Roads - EVs Currently Do Not Contribute To The Highway Trust Fund
WASHINGTON , DC… The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) announced its support for the Fair Sharing of Highways and Roads for Electric Vehicles (Fair SHARE) Act, which would to support nationwide infrastructure investments and p... -
A Memoriam To Ronald Gross, Sr.
Ronald Gross, Sr. age 84 died on January 14, 2025, at his Cabot, Pennsylvania home. Ron Gross started driving truck at the age of 18, right out of high school in 1958 and continued driving until 2014. Ron purchased his first truck at the age of... -
Southern Pines Trucking Hauled A Super Load
On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Southern Pines Trucking, based out of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, hauled a Super Load, a 150-ton steel cone, from Columbiana, Ohio to the Edgar Thomson Steel Works plant in Braddock, PA. And it truly was a Super Loa... -
Truckstop and Bloomberg Intelligence Survey Reveals Broker Optimism for Rising Spot Rates and Increased Demand
This article was originally published on PR Newswire. BOISE, ID… The Bloomberg | Truckstop semi-annual freight broker survey shows brokers are optimistic about this year as demand and spot rates improved significantly in the second half of 2... -
Transport for Christ
Doing what is right doesn’t always mean doing what is easy, in fact doing what is right can be as hard as being convicted of doing wrong. Pulling nails out of a board may be easy, but pulling out the holes that they leave behind is impossible. Lead... -
New Shell Rotella® Fuel Card Offers Savings and Benefits for Drivers and Fleets
Houston, TX… – Shell Rotella is proud to announce the launch of the Shell Rotella® Fuel Card in conjunction with the Multi Service Fuel Card. The card offers savings and benefits designed to meet the needs of fleet and owner-operator drivers ac... -
The 43rd Shell Rotella SuperRigs: Where Big Rigs and Big Dreams Take Center Stage in Atlanta
Mark your calendars and rev up your excitement as Shell Rotella proudly announces the 43rd Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck beauty contest! This year’s event is set to take over Atlanta Motor Speedway from May 29-31 and promises to be a thrilling... -
When Struggles Come
The two verses below are special to me because they remind me that I am fallible and have no control over my life. Even though I may think I do. Realizing that, I then need to decide how I am going to respond to that infallibility when struggles come...