Magazine / Industry News
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Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association Supports Comprehensive Plan to Eliminate Bad Actors and Restore Fair Competition in Trucking
Camp Hill, PA… The Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association has joined forces with a broad group of state and national trucking associations from across the country in support of a comprehensive policy blueprint to eliminate bad actors who exploit re... -
Peterbilt Named 2026 Military Friendly® Employer, Underscoring Commitment to Those Who Serve
Denton, TX… Peterbilt is honored to announce its designation as a 2026 Military Friendly® Employer (MFE), reflecting its support of veterans, active-duty service members and military families. The recognition is awarded by Military Friendly®, a r... -
Lily And Transervice Partner With The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Program To Bring The Joy Of Christmas To Local Children
LAKE SUCCESS, NY… Over 1,000 toys collected by employees at Sister Companies Lily Transportation and Transervice Logistics Inc. for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program were delivered to local Toys for Tots centers throughout th... -
’Twas A Spot Rate Surge In The Week Before Christmas
Data from Truckstop.com and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ending December 19 showed a much stronger spot market than usual for a period that ended nearly a week before Christmas. Broker-posted rates in the Truckstop.com system rose... -
U.S. Signals to Canadian Govt & Trucking Industry: Lawless Trucking in Canada Needs to be Addressed
Toronto, Canada… As the Federal Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) continues to examine Driver Inc, trucking regulatory and oversite bodies, including the U.S. Government, continue to notice the growing trend of ... -
Volvo Trucks Secures Major Order Of 185 Volvo Vnls From Koch Trucking
Volvo Trucks North America has secured a 185-unit order from Koch Trucking for its new long-haul truck, the Volvo VNL 860. The family-owned, full-service transportation provider, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, will integrate the new VNLs in... -
2025 Wreaths Across America – “Keep Moving Forward”
CLINTONVILLE, PA…. The theme for the 2025 Wreaths Across America (WAA) campaign was “Keep Moving Forward.” According to their website, the year-long mission for WWA (a national nonprofit) is to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve... -
Peterbilt Introduces Electronic Parking Brake for Class 8 and Medium Duty Vehicles
Denton, TX… Peterbilt is pleased to announce the availability of the Bendix® Intellipark® Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) System on its Class 8 and medium duty products. Designed to enable electronic safety interlocks, the EPB features advanced fu... -
In Memory of Stephen G. Sheetz
Stephen Girard Sheetz, 77, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family. Steve, the third youngest of eight children, was born and raised in Altoona and he never wavered in his love and commitment to the com... -
Volvo Trucks' New Long-Haul Truck Passed The First-Of-Its-Kind Pet Safety Test
Volvo Trucks North America and the Center for Pet Safety has brought a little extra joy and a lot of wagging tails as the organizations completed a first-of-its-kind “pet test” of Volvo’s new long-haul truck, the new Volvo VNL. The test highlig... -
Built on Trust: How Jeremy Huddleston Turned a Love of Trucks into a People-First Business
For Jeremy Huddleston, trucks were never going to be just a job. His passion for big rigs took root long before they became a business. Growing up, Jeremy was surrounded by trucks and the kind of hard work that keeps them running. His father, an owne... -
Transport For Christ
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, despite being in the form of God, emptied himself by taking on the form of a servant rather than viewing equality with God as something to be attained." —Philippians 2:5-7 When m... -
Kuhnle Motorsports Park Is Now A NHRA Sanctioned Track
As we continue shaping our vision for the 2026 season at Kuhnle Motorsports Park, we would like to take a moment to share some exciting news with our racing family. Kuhnle Motorsports Park is now one of the newest additions to the NHRA family of sa... -
The 34th Annual PKY Truck Beauty Championship Returns to the MidAmerica Trucking Show in 2026
The PKY Truck Beauty Championship is proud to announce its return to the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) on March 26-28, 2026, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. To kick off the custom show-truck season, the PKY Championship invi... -
The 44th Shell Rotella SuperRigs: Big Rigs Are The Boss In Bristol, TN
Mark your calendars and get ready to roll! Shell Rotella proudly announces the 44th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs® truck beauty contest, where Big Rigs are the Boss in Bristol, TN. This year’s event will take over Bristol Motor Speedway from ... -
Knight-Swift Transportation Driver Michael Porter Delivers 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Kenworth T680
For Knight-Swift Transportation professional driver Michael Porter, transporting the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada to the nation’s capital in Washington, D.C., is a career highlight he’ll never fo... -
McClymonds Supply and Transit Honors First Responders
McClymonds Supply and Transit of Portersville, Pennsylvania has continued their tradition of showcasing and honoring various organizations on some of their trucks. The latest addition to their fleet is this stunning Peterbilt, which is a tribut... -
4 State Trucks Announces New Authorized Dealer Partnership With Swanks & Sons Chrome Shop In The Louisville, Kentucky Area
JOPLIN, MO… 4 State Trucks, home of Chrome Shop Mafia and one of the nation’s largest distributors of aftermarket semi-truck parts and accessories, today announced a new Authorized Dealer partnership with Swanks & Sons Chrome Shop, a full-ser... -
ATRI 2025: Comparing National and Pennsylvania Trucking Priorities
Each year, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) surveys thousands of motor carriers and drivers to identify the most pressing issues facing the trucking industry. The newly released 2025 Top Industry Issues Report confirms what many ... -
No Tricks – Just Treats!
Christie Diesel LLC hosted a Truck or Treat on Halloween night at the Clintonville Park in Clintonville, Pennsylvania. In its inaugural event, 9 Big Rigs showed up to greet trick-or-treaters and pass out candy! It was a wonderful turnout with cos...