Magazine / Industry News
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Wreaths Across America Announces Grand Opening of its Gold Star Family History & Hospitality House in Maine
COLUMBIA FALLS, ME… – National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce the completion and grand opening of its latest education project, the Gold Star Family History & Hospitality House. The historic home, which has be... -
John Brown Trucking 2021 Safe Drivers
Robert W Prussia, Ronald William Weinzierl, Kaleb Lee Jolliffe, Jonathan Reed, Thomas Stuart Mackay Jr, Jacob T Barto, Arthur Allen Miller, Kent Eugene Sturgeon, Dale C Stevenson, Ronald Paul Yockey, William F Noland Jr, Franklin R Carnahan, Richard ... -
OOIDA Response To FMCSA Administrator Nomination Hearing
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association issued this response to the recent Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing on the nomination of Robin Hutcheson. Todd Spencer, president of OOIDA: “During today’s nomi... -
Priceless Cargo - McClymonds Supply and Transit Hauled “The Wall That Heals” During Its 2022 Tour
It was 8:30 am this past Memorial Day and it was already hot and humid – I was walking on the lawn of the Zem Zem Shrine Club in Erie, Pennsylvania. I will admit it, part of me was grousing inwardly on the hour trip up on I-79. It was a holid... -
Tri-State Trailer Sales Becomes Fruehauf Dealer
PITTSBURGH, PA… Tri-State Trailer Sales, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce that the company is now a dealer for Fruehauf Trailers. Tri-State now has full sales, service, and parts support for Fruehauf Trailers at a... -
Trucking Industry Strongly Opposes Fuel Tax Holiday Gimmick
Washington , DC… American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear issued a statement on June 22nd calling on leaders in Washington to get serious about lowering energy prices and reducing inflation, rather than considering a proposal to... -
ATHS National Convention And Truck Show – June 9-11 In Springfield, Illinois - More Than Just A Truck Show -
KANSAS CITY, MO… The American Truck Historical Society kicks off its National Convention & Truck Show, on June 9-11 in Springfield, Illinois. ATHS reports that the 2022 registration numbers look good. “We are tracking ahead of 2021 number... -
Carrier Transicold Program Helps Refrigerated Fleets Transition Telematics Platforms to Newer Technology
ATHENS, GA… As North American wireless carriers move to phase out 3G service, Carrier Transicold is introducing a program to help trucking fleets upgrade telematics technology on their refrigerated trucks and trailers. New eSolutions™ bundled s... -
Cummins Supports Preserving Trucking History
American Truck Historical Society Welcomes Cummins As Visionary Partner The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) introduces a new opportunity for stakeholders to be active in the future and growth of the organization: Visionary Partners. ATHS wel... -
Daimler Truck North America And Cummins Collaborate To Drive Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks Forward In North America
Columbus, Indiana and Portland, Oregon … Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a global power and hydrogen technologies leader, and Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America, are collaborating to upfit and v... -
Highway Transport’s Tom Frain Earns ‘Professional Tank Truck Driver Of The Year’ Honors
The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) has recognized Highway Transport driver Thomas “Tom” Frain as the 2021-2022 Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Grand Champion. On April 25, at its 2022 Annual Conference & Exhibits in San Dieg... -
Kenworth’s Chillicothe and Renton Plants Combine for Three NAM Manufacturing Leadership Awards
Kenworth’s Chillicothe, Ohio and Renton, Washington assembly plants received a total of three prestigious 2022 Manufacturing Leadership Awards in the Engineering & Production Technology category. The awards were announced by the Manufacturing ... -
Love’s Launches Truck Care Academy, Graduates First Class
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Truck Care Academy recently launched in Amarillo, Texas, where it graduated its first class of level five diesel technicians. The five-week, in-residency training program grows the skill set of newly hired Love’s Tr... -
Love’s Travel Stops opens new location in Missouri
Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Cameron, Missouri, thanks to a travel stop that opened Thursday. The store, located at Exit 52 (1601 East Evergreen Street), adds 120 truck parking spaces and 85 jobs to Clinton County. “Love’s ... -
Peterbilt’s Complete EV Lineup Showcased at ACT Expo
Denton, TX… Peterbilt Motors Company showcased its entire lineup of production battery electric commercial vehicles during ACT Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center from May 9-12th. Peterbilt is leading the charge in zero-emissions technology wi... -
Peterbilt Wins Three Prestigious Manufacturing Leadership Council Awards
Denton, TX, April 5, 2022 — Peterbilt Motors Company received three prestigious Manufacturing Leadership Awards from the National Association of Manufacturers in recognition of the Peterbilt Denton Plant’s leadership in manufacturing, safety and ... -
Pilot Company Honors Those Who Serve During Military Appreciation Month with Donation and Deals
KNOXVILLE, TN…. In honor of Military Appreciation Month this past May, veteran founded Pilot Company is donating $100,000 to Hire Heroes USA, an organization dedicated to providing job search assistance to current members of the military, veteran... -
Roehl Transport Evolves Driver Compensation, Paying Drivers Even More
Marshfield, WI… Roehl Transport has announced a major pay change for the company’s driving teammates. The revolutionary changes will significantly increase company driver pay across Roehl’s National, Regional and Home Daily Fleets – raising... -
Special Driver Awarded Special Truck
GREEN WI… In acknowledgement of her many industry and community accomplishments, professional truck driver Carmen Anderson was presented with the keys to a new Volvo VNL760 70” sleeper specially wrapped to help raise awareness of Special Olympi... -
Torc Announces Advisory Council to Foster Collaboration With Existing Logistics Companies
Blacksburg, VA… Torc Robotics, a pioneer in commercializing autonomous vehicle technology, today announced the launch of the Torc Autonomous Advisory Council (TAAC) in support of its goal to be the first scalable, profitable, commercialized Level 4...