Magazine / Industry News
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Aaron Marsh Hired as Wheels of Time Editor
KANSAS CITY, MO… The American Truck Historical Society has hired Aaron Marsh (Bethel, Connecticut) as its Publications Director and editor of its renowned magazine, Wheels of Time. Marsh replaces long-time editor and Publications Director, Stormy... -
Ashley Leiva of Noemi Trucking Awarded Kenworth T680 Next Generation as Top Military Veteran Rookie Driver
WASHINGTON, DC… A distinguished veteran with nearly 16 years in the U.S. Army received the annual “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” award during a special ceremony held recently at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.�... -
Stater Bros. Markets Receives Its First Autocar All-Electric Terminal Tractor
HAGERSTOWN, IN… Autocar, LLC, manufacturer of specialized severe-duty vocational trucks, today announced the delivery of its battery-electric terminal tractor, the E-ACTT, to supermarket chain Stater Bros. Markets. The California-based grocer has ... -
Bendix Testing Confirms Link Between Slack Adjuster Performance And Fuel Consumption
AVON, OH… Every fleet knows that small changes can have a big impact when applied to the number of vehicles and miles traveled per year. A tenth of a mile-per-gallon here or a few pounds of weight reduction there add up quickly. In testing the ro... -
DTNA Adds Factory Direct Lytx Camera Package
PORTLAND, OR / SAN DIEGO, CA… Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) today announced plans to offer a complete factory installed dual camera module from Lytx®, a global leader in video telematics solutions, capable of both road- and driver-facing di... -
Winter Truck Driving: Collision Mitigation Technology On Slick Road Conditions - Bendix Offers Behind-The-Wheel Insights On Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
AVON, OH… Daylight hours are getting shorter and temperatures are dropping across the United States and Canada, signaling the season where commercial vehicle drivers are increasingly likely to encounter slushy, snowy, and icy road conditions. As ... -
Sheetz Cuts Diesel Fuel Prices by 50 Cents
Altoona, PA… Sheetz, a major Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain, announced it will start the new year by decreasing diesel fuel prices by 50 cents a gallon at each of its 665+ locations that offer this grade. This reduction will result i... -
Nevada Trucking Association’s Actions Combating Human Trafficking
It was one of those lucky moments. Something seemed wrong to an astute truck driver as he observed a teenager in a Michigan truck stop. Turns out the girl and her cousin had been kidnapped while they were taking an ordinary walk to a fast-food res... -
PGT Trucking Purchases Nikola Tre Battery-Electric Semi-Truck to Offer Sustainable Shipping Solutions
Aliquippa, PA… PGT Trucking Inc., a multi-service transportation firm offering flatbed, dedicated, international and specialized services, announces the purchase of their first Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) semi-truck, becoming the firs... -
Smith Transport Drivers Ervin Henschel, Jr. and Benjamin Silverstein Honor Veterans As Part Of the 2022 Wreaths Across America
Smith Transport of Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania is a big supporter of Veterans of our Armed Forces. Two of their drivers, Ervin Henschel, Jr., and Benjamin Silverstein were proud to be a part of the 2002 Wreaths Across America campaign, picking up ... -
Timothy W. Donahue Obituary
Timothy W. Donahue October 6, 1967 — January 8, 2023 Timothy W. Donahue, 55, of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Survived by his parents, Terrence W. and Lindy (Arch) Donahue; his son, Nate Donahue; siblings; Marybeth Irvin (Ran... -
Young Trucks Becomes First Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealership in Ohio
Volvo Trucks North America has expanded its network of Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealers into Ohio, announcing that Young Trucks, a fourth generation, family-owned dealership, has recently completed the required training and certif... -
Freightliner Upgrades Industry-Favorite Models in New Plus Series - Major update to the M2 106, M2 112, 108SD and 114SD
PORTLAND, OR… Freightliner recently introduced the new Plus series - enhanced versions of its M2 and SD models, including the M2 106 Plus, M2 112 Plus, 108SD Plus, and 114SD Plus. The enhanced models provide a major update to the interior an... -
Hardy Brothers Trucking Drivers Deliver U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Kenworth T680 Next Gen
SILOAM, NC… For husband-and-wife driver team Ed Kingdon, Jr. and Deb Kingdon, the opportunity to transport the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina to Washington, D.C. is a career highlight. “When... -
Mawson & Mawson Adds Conestoga Trailers To Fleet
LANGHORNE, PA…. Mawson & Mawson is pleased to announce the addition of 22 Conestoga equipped trailers to their fleet. The 2022 Extreme Trailers are equipped with Aero Rolling Tarp Systems for Mawson’s drivers’ convenience. The Conestoga... -
Mayflower Reaches 1 Million Pounds of Food Donated Goal Ahead of Partnership Renewal with Move For Hunger
ST. LOUIS, MO…. Mayflower Transit, the nation’s most recognized and trusted moving company, announced that it has now donated more than one million pounds of food to Move For Hunger, and it will be renewing its partnership that will generate anot... -
Network Expansion and Focus on Guest Experience Remain Priority Initiatives For TravelCenters of America, Inc.
TravelCenters of America Inc. has announced network expansion and guest experience updates, including the opening of four new travel centers, the planned opening of four additional locations by the end of 2022 and the completed enhancements of over 5... -
Performance Team Scales Volvo VNR Electric Fleet, Supported by TEC Equipment
Volvo Trucks North America’s largest West Coast dealership, TEC Equipment is working with Performance Team to integrate its growing battery-electric fleet into its Southern California operations. In March 2022, Performance Team ordered 126 Volvo VN... -
Peterbilt Enhances SmartLINQ Subscription Process
Denton, TX… Peterbilt has announced enhancements to its SmartLINQ® suite of connected services with a convenient new process for customers to manage their SmartLINQ subscription online through the PACCAR Solutions web portal. Using their existing ... -
Volvo Will Supply 20 Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks To Amazon
Volvo Trucks will deliver fully electric heavy-duty trucks to Amazon in Germany by year end. The 20 Volvo FH Electric are expected to drive more than one million road kilometres annually, fuelled with electricity instead of diesel. Heavy goods ve...