Magazine / Industry News
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“Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 Next Gen To Be Auctioned To Support Truckers Against Trafficking
TOLLESON, AZ… In an effort to further educate and fund efforts to combat human trafficking, Don Blake, Inland Kenworth – Phoenix new truck sales manager, is leading a major effort to auction a special “Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 Next Ge... -
‘Long Haul Paul’ to Perform for the Professional Drivers and Carriers Donating their Time and Resources to Support Wreaths Across America
COLUMBIA FALLS, ME… As a way of saying thank you to the essential, professional truck drivers and carriers donating their time, equipment, and resources to haul veterans’ wreaths across the country for Wreaths Across America Day, Wreaths Across... -
Love’s Travel Stops Opens New Location In Florida
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Mims, Florida, thanks to a travel stop that opened Thursday. The store, located at 4440 Highway 46, adds over 180 parking spaces and 80 jobs to Brevard County. “We’re ex... -
TCA, Overdrive, and Truckers News Announce 2020 Company Driver of the Year and 2020 Owner Operator of the Year
LAS VEGAS, NV… During the closing banquet at the Truckload Carriers Association’s Truckload 2021: Las Vegas, TCA and its partners, Overdrive and Truckers News, and its long-time sponsors, Cummins Inc. and Love’s Travel Stops, announced the winn... -
TCA’s 2020 Fleet Safety Award Grand Prize Winners are FTC Transportation, Inc. and Bison Transport
LAS VEGAS, NV… The Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) 2021 Annual Convention – Truckload 2021: Las Vegas – concluded with the presentation of the 2020 TCA Fleet Safety Award Grand Prize, sponsored by Great West Casualty Company. The Gra... -
TravelCenters of America Opens TA Express in Almeda, Texas
WESTLAKE, OH… TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA), nationwide operator and franchisor of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, is pleased to announce the opening of a new TA Express travel center in Almeda, Tex... -
U.S. Marines Veteran James C. Rose: “Transition Trucking – Driving for Excellence” Top 3 Finalist
KATHLEEN, GA… U.S. Marines veteran James C. Rose embodies what it means to be a leader by example. Rose’s commitment to working hard, staying disciplined, and maintaining a positive attitude throughout his 30-plus year career in the Marines hel... -
Volvo Trucks Extends Exclusive Sponsorship of America’s Road Team for 2022
Volvo Trucks North America will enter its 20th consecutive year as the exclusive sponsor of the America’s Road Team public outreach program in 2022. Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America, made the announcement at the American Tr... -
Wreaths Across America Announces the Mobile Education Exhibit’s 2022 National Tour
Wreaths Across America (WAA) is overwhelmed with the outpouring of support from communities throughout the country for its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE). The MEE is a rolling interactive exhibit that Remembers the nation’s fallen veterans, Honors ... -
Wreaths Across America to Add Ceremonial Wreath Representing the United States Space Force
COLUMBIA FALLS, ME… National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces the addition of the United States Space Force to the set of ceremonial wreaths that are provided to all participating locations nationwide to be used on National Wreath... -
2021 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour Schedule Announced, Kenworth T680 Next Gen To Transport Special Tree
KIRKLAND, WA… A specially wrapped Kenworth T680 Next Generation model will transport the 2021 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from California to Washington, D.C., with a full slate of community celebrations during the journey. This year’s U.S. Capi... -
John Brown Trucking Hosts Driver Appreciation Event
PORTERSVILLE, PA…. Friday, September 17th, John Brown Trucking held their annual Employee Appreciation Day cookout at their Portersville, Pennsylvania terminal on Route 422. The company wanted to show appreciation for their loyal drivers, office ... -
Shell Energy Business-To-Business Brand Expands Across The U.S.
Houston, TX… MP2 Energy, LLC1, along with other affiliate entities2, will now go to market for commercial customers in the U.S. as Shell Energy, in a move demonstrating strong customer focus and signaling the strength of one energy brand dedicated ... -
Smith Transport Receiving Delivery of Peterbilt 579s
ROARING SPRING, PA…. In June 2021 President, Todd Smith took delivery of the first production new Model 579 at Peterbilt Motors Co. in Denton, TX and now Smith Transport is pleased to announce that the company is starting to receive new 2022 Peterb... -
2021 Midwest Ride in Your Pride
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Bestpass Surpasses 20,000 Customers While Celebrating 20th Anniversary!
ALBANY, NY… Bestpass®, the comprehensive payment platform provider and leader in toll management solutions for commercial fleets in North America, announced that the company has surpassed 20,000 customers while celebrating its 20th anniver... -
Camionnage CP First To Order Zero Emissions Kenworth T680E Battery Electric Vehicle in Canada
BAIE-D’URFE, QUEBEC… Kenworth Truck Company announced that Camionnage CP is the first company in Canada to order the zero emissions Kenworth T680E battery electric vehicle. Camionnage CP is a leading transport, storage, distribution and fulfi... -
Top Three Finalists Named as Search Narrows For Top Rookie Military Veteran Truck Driver
CHILLICOTHE, OH… FASTPORT recently announced its top three finalists for “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence,” a program dedicated to finding America’s top rookie military veteran driver. The program recognizes top drivers who have... -
Love’s expands Mobile to Go Zone offerings; surpasses 400 locations
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Travel Stops recently expanded its Mobile to Go Zone offerings, making Love’s the largest selection of today’s technology on the highway. Love’s Mobile to Go Zone has offerings for professional and four-wheel dr... -
PGT Services Expands West
PITTSBURGH, PA … PGT Services has expanded their reach to the West, bringing on Brittany Elmen as the Director of West Coast Sales. Elmen will be heading their services in the Western, building their customer and carrier base and helping clients ex...