Magazine / Industry News
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“Father Of Green Chemistry” Wins Volvo Environment Prize 2021
Paul Anastas, a Yale professor, and pioneer in developing non-hazardous chemicals, wins the 2021 Volvo Environment Prize, one of the world’s most respected scientific environmental awards. The research of Paul Anastas "is revolutionizing the chemic... -
John Lex Wins Trucking Cares Foundation’s Premier Achievement Award
NASHVILLE, TN… John Lex, a professional driver with Walmart Transportation, was presented with the Trucking Cares Foundation’s Premier Achievement Award today during the American Trucking Associations’’ Management Conference and Exhibition.... -
Newest Flying J Travel Center Brings Convenience and Employment to Washington State
KNOXVILLE, TN… Known for “Fueling Life’s Journeys,” Pilot Company is growing its network of travel centers with the opening of its newest location in Tumwater, Washington this October. The Flying J Travel Center is conveniently located at e... -
Love’s announces new Speedco locations
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers at three new Speedco locations that are open 24/7. The locations offer tire, lube and light mechanical services, as well as DOT inspections, for professional drivers and fleets at... -
TravelCenters of America Thanks Guests for Overwhelming Generosity Register RoundUp Campaign Raises Over $100,000 for Professional Drivers in Need
WESTLAKE, OH… TravelCenters of America (Nasdaq: TA) is thanking its guests across the country for generously contributing nearly $102,000 for the St. Christopher’s Truckers Relief Fund (SCF), an organization which supports professional drivers ... -
Trucking Industry Giants Inducted into Hall of Fame for their Big Impact on Industry
KANSAS CITY, MO… American Truck Historical Society members and guests gathered for the official opening and induction ceremony of the American Trucking and Industry Hall of Fame and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of American Truck Historical ... -
Two Virginia Fleets Commit to Operating Zero Tailpipe Emission Volvo VNR Electrics for Deliveries to Volvo Trucks Assembly Plant
Volvo Trucks North America’s customers and carrier partners, Watsontown Trucking Company and Camrett Logistics, have placed orders for their first Volvo VNR Electric trucks. By the end of 2021, the Virginia-based fleets will utilize the zero tailpi... -
Volvo Group North America Awarded $18 Million from U.S. Department of Energy to Participate in SuperTruck 3 Program
Volvo Group North America (VGNA) announced that it was selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SuperTruck 3 Program and will receive more than $18 million in federal funding to develop technologies that advance the industry... -
Daimler Truck Sets Industry Benchmark With Redundant Scalable Truck Platform For Autonomous Driving
Daimler Truck is developing a scalable autonomous truck platform that is perfectly suited for SAE Level 4 autonomous driving, including redundancy systems needed to achieve safe and reliable operations. The four key areas with a redundant architectur... -
Announcing DMC Insurance’s 2021 Driver of the Year
Bill Nearhoof of PITT OHIO has been named DMC Insurance’s 2021 Driver of the Year. All companies insured by DMC were invited to nominate up to three drivers for consideration for this prestigious award. Bill was unanimously selected as the winning ... -
System Transport Drivers Enjoy Experience of a Lifetime Hauling U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Kenworth T680 Next Gen
CHENEY, WA… – For six System Transport drivers, the opportunity to transport the 2021 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Mad River Ranger District of the Six Rivers National Forest in California to Washington, D.C., was an experience of a lifet... -
The Autocar Brand Celebrates 124 Years of Innovation - 1897-2021
BIRMINGHAM, AL… North America’s oldest truck brand celebrates 124 years of the proud Autocar name. Autocar, LLC, manufacturer of specialized severe-duty, custom-engineered Class 7 and Class 8 vocational trucks, commemorates the 124th year of th... -
Bestpass Announces Channel Partner Program Expanding Reach to More Businesses
ALBANY, NY… Bestpass®, the comprehensive payment platform provider and leader in toll management solutions for commercial fleets, has announced a partnership program focused on teaming with like-minded organizations that support the trucking and... -
Love’s Travel Stops Donates $2.8 Million During Annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Campaign
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Travel Stops and its customers raised more than $2.8 million through its annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals campaign. Since 1999, the company has raised over $35 million for sick and injured children who li... -
Shell Oil Company Acquires Established Fuel Card Business To Enhance Customer Road Transport Experience
Houston, TX… Shell Oil Company (Shell) has acquired MSTS Payments, LLC and its Multi Service Fuel Card business from Multi Service Technology Solutions, Inc. (dba TreviPay). The Multi Service Fuel Card acceptance network and transaction processin... -
Smith Transport Honors Randy Bowden
ROARING SPRING, PA…. Professional Truck Driver Randy Bowden was honored as Smith Transport’s 2020 Driver of the Year during a ceremony on September 21st at the company’s Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania headquarters. Randy Bowden, who lives in Pitt... -
Bendix Tech Tips: Cold Weather Is Coming – Be Ready With These Top 12 Tips For Bumper-To-Bumper Winter Prep
ELYRIA, OH… Like it or not, winter is coming. You know the drill: falling temperatures, snow, and ice hitting large swaths of North America, presenting challenges for trucks and fleets. Now is the time to prepare. With harsh weather looming, this... -
ContainerPort Group Celebrates 50th Anniversary in 2021
CLEVELAND, OH… ContainerPort Group (CPG®) is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021 with a week-long series of events for employees and customers. Jack E. Hunger founded Rail Container Services in 1971 with only six employees. At the time, c... -
Daimler Trucks North America and Platform Science Introduce Virtual Vehicle, the First Open OEM Platform for Fleet Management
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), in collaboration with Platform Science, a leading connected vehicle platform, today announced the launch of Virtual Vehicle™, the first open OEM platform that enables fleets to access telematics, software solu... -
Fitzgerald Peterbilt Opens New Gadsden, AL Location
Peterbilt Motors Company has announced the opening of a new parts and service location in Gadsden, Alabama by Fitzgerald Peterbilt. Featuring 10 service bays, 600 sq ft of retail space and 1,750 sq ft of parts storage, the facility is in a prime loca...