Magazine / Industry News
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Clearfield Customs - For The Discerning Truck Owner
FENELTON, PA.... Clearfield Customs, located just off Route 422, a few miles East of Butler, Pennsylvania in the town of Fenelton, was founded in February 2019. Jim Stickney and his son Jim Jr. decided to open Clearfield Customs after many years of w... -
U.S. Department of Transportation Modernizes Hours of Service Rules to Improve Safety and Increase Flexibility for America’s Truckers
WASHINGTON… The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published a final rule updating hours of service (HOS) rules to increase safety on America’s roadways by updating existing regulations f... -
Peterbilt Reintroduces Model 389 Pride & Class Package
Denton, TX… Peterbilt Motors Company is proud to announce the return of the Model 389 Pride & Class package due to popular demand. Introduced with a limited production run in 2014 and 2017, the Model 389 Pride & Class package’s unique sty... -
The 2020 Walcott Truckers Jamboree Goes Virtual
WALCOTT, IA… The 2020 Walcott Truckers Jamboree is going virtual this year with an online Antique Truck Show; Super Truck Beauty Contest; Trucker’s Best Friend Pet Contest and free meals for drivers from July 9-11, 2020. “It was made clear yest... -
TravelCenters Of America Is Re-Opening Its Seated Dining Areas To Patrons As Quickly As States And Local Authorities Allow
Currently, some TravelCenters of America restaurant dining rooms in Georgia, Tennessee, Indiana, Nebraska, Montana, Oklahoma and Texas are open and ready to serve drivers. TravelCenters of America has a web page that is dedicated to informing drivers... -
View From The Windshield
While at home, we watched the first wave of people buying crazy amounts of toilet paper and paper towels. Luckily, we did not need either of these products for our house or the truck. My typical plan of action while at home is to cook meals that ar... -
A Trucker's Tale: Hop Into The Cab For A View Of Trucking In All Its Glory, Grease And Hilarity
Baltimore, MD… During a time where many of us are grappling with self-distancing, what better people to advise us on what it's like to practically live in isolation than those who drive the highways of America for a living. Author and 60-year vet... -
ATA, Protective Insurance Company Distributing 550 Gallons of Hand Sanitizer to Truck Drivers
Truckers able to refill personal supplies at no cost at designated locations Arlington, VA… As professional truck drivers continue serving on the frontlines during the COVID-19 crisis, American Trucking Associations has partnered with Protective... -
Carlisle Events Announces Special Offers for Customers in 2020 and Beyond
Carlisle, PA… To date in 2020, Carlisle Events has produced two events, while Carlisle Auctions has hosted one auction. Those events happened in January and February, respectively. Since then, the world has changed quite a bit due to COVID-19 a... -
St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Receives $50,000 Donation from C.H. Robinson at Critical Time for the Trucking Industry
While truckers play a critical role in COVID-19 response, they are also at high risk of contracting the virus. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – April 6, 2020 – National nonprofit St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) announced today that the cha... -
DTNA Dealer Network Expanding Service Capacity with 700 Additional Service Bays across 40 New or Remodeled Locations
Daimler Trucks North America LLC’s (DTNA) dealer network is building or remodeling more than 40 locations across 30 U.S. states and Canadian provinces to add 700 more service bays in 2020. “This expansion represents an investment by DTNA’s de... -
Maverick Transportation Names Liz Imel and Brian Cady OTR Driver & Dedicated Driver of the Year
Little Rock, AR… Maverick Transportation recently named two driving professionals as their 2019 Drivers of the Year. Liz Imel received the award for the Over-the-Road (OTR) division and Brian Cady for the Dedicated division. The award is given an... -
In Memory PMTA President and CEO Kevin Stewart
It is with a heavy heart we share the news that PMTA President and CEO Kevin Stewart passed away the morning of Tuesday April 28, 2020. Kevin was a tremendous steward of the association for seven years, serving as the Safety Director for three years... -
Tri-State Trailer Sales Designs Unique Heavy Haul Trailer
PITTSBURGH, PA…. Tri-State Trailer Sales, Inc. has designed a unique heavy haul trailer built by XL Specialized. The trailer was a collaboration between Tri-State Trailer Sales professionals Mike Milanovich and Randy Infield, along with the engin... -
Volvo Trucks Continues to Offer Industry-Leading Uptime Support During COVID-19
Volvo Trucks North America continues to provide customers with exceptional uptime support amid the current COVID-19 situation. As always, Volvo Action Service (VAS) is enabling customers to connect with highly trained uptime experts for 24/7 ass... -
AMBEST Announces the 2020 AMBUCK$ Grand Prize 1964 Mustang 289 V8 Convertible
Brentwood, TN… AMBEST has announced the Grand Prize for the AMBUCK$ Rewards program is a 1964 Mustang 289 V8 Convertible. This milestone is a major move for AMBEST on its mission to be America’s BEST Travel Centers & Service Centers. “The... -
ATA Lauds Congressional Effort to Improve Availability of Truck Parking
Arlington, VA… The American Trucking Associations praised the introduction of the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act – legislation that would address the trucking industry’s critical need to expand access to safe commercial parking. “Truc... -
Averitt Express Named Top Fleet to Watch in 2020
Cookeville, TN… Averitt Express, a Tennessee-based transportation company, has been recognized as one of the Top Fleets to Watch in 2020 by the Truckload Carriers Association and Carriers Edge. “We’re really pleased to have been named one of t... -
America's Road Team Captain Stephen Richardson Honored at White House
America's Road Team Captain Stephen Richardson, a 19-year driver for Big G Express, Inc., was honored Thursday, April 16 at the White House by President Donald Trump along with other commercial truck drivers and the industry as a whole. Richardson,... -
Keystone Chapter of the Antique Truck Club of America (ATCA) Hosted Annual Truck Show In 2019
The Keystone Chapter of the Antique Truck Club of America (ATCA) held their annual show July 26-27 in East Freedom, PA. The show was held on the grounds of the former East Freedom Elementary School now owned by Through, Inc. Set-up was Friday aft...