Magazine / Industry News
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TDDS Technical Institute School of Transportation Careers Closes Its Doors
Dear Friends of TDDS, After serving the transportation and education community for over 48 years, TDDS Technical Institute’s School of Transportation Careers has suspended all training operations. Since 1973, TDDS Tech has prided itself on p... -
“Dear Kevin”
Dear Kevin: Thank you for commenting on the column of editor Pam Pollock. Now go back to sleep. What I care about, and what Mrs. Pollock cares about, is entertaining you and 70,000 others with humor, insight, trivia, and wisdom. My goal is to hit t... -
Full Speed Ahead On Autonomous Transport Solutions For Ports
Volvo Autonomous Solutions, together with commercial partners, is now taking the next step towards autonomous transport solutions within the port and logistics center segment. By collecting data with a sensor-equipped truck in the port area of Gothen... -
Inaugural “Highway to Hope” Virtual Concert to Benefit the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Raises More Than $75,000
The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is pleased to announce that the inaugural “Highway to Hope” virtual benefit concert raised more than $75,000 to help support professional over-the-road and regional drivers recently out of work becau... -
Kenworth Adds Hendrickson HAULMAAX EX Suspension for Class 8 Models
Kenworth now offers the Hendrickson HAULMAAX® EX as an option for the Kenworth T880, W990, T680 and T480 models. The Hendrickson next generation heavy duty lightweight rubber suspension is designed for vocational applications such as dump, conc... -
Love’s Announces New Truck Care, Speedco Locations
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers at 10 Speedco and Love’s Truck Care locations that are open 24/7. The locations offer tire, lube and light mechanical services, as well as DOT inspections, for professional driv... -
Peterbilt Makes UltraLoft Sleeper Available on Model 567
Denton, TX… Peterbilt Motors Company is pleased to announce the availability of the Model 567 in an UltraLoft sleeper configuration. The workhorse of the Peterbilt product lineup, the Model 567 can be spec’d for virtually any application, from ... -
Pilot Company Surprises 40-Year Driver With Custom Peterbilt Truck - Daniel Abshire Recognized For Years Of Service
KNOXVILLE, TN… Pilot Company is recognizing one of its long-time drivers with the rig of a lifetime. Carrying on a family tradition, Daniel Abshire has driven for Pilot for more than 40 years and was honored for his contributions during a luncheo... -
Truckers Best Friend
When Charlotte Pinardi-Molek, CEO of Penn Summit Insurance Agency left her successful job at an insurance brokerage in 2007 to form her own independent agency, she had a vision in mind that was much different from your standard insurance business. Wi... -
Hunter Truck Body Shop Fully Operational After Fire
BUTLER, PA…. As Tyler Hunter was locking up Hunter Truck’s Body Shop around 4:30 pm on April 16th, he noticed flames and called 911. When it was finished, over 17 fire departments had responded and Hunter Truck Body Shop’s offices, parts ware... -
Reitnouer Introduces New CK Series Trailer
READING, PA…. Reitnouer, an industry leader in manufacturing aluminum flatbed trailers, is proud to introduce the new CK Series line of aluminum trailers. The CK Series is an economy version of the iconic Maximizer and Big Bubba flatbeds. The C... -
Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Traveling Exhibit Rolled Into Smith Transport
Remember Honor Teach Wreaths Across America is known for providing wreaths for Veterans graves each year at Christmas time at over 2,500 locations nationwide, including Arlington National Cemetery. They also have a Mobile Education Exhibit, a 48-fo... -
An open letter to the President of the United States
Mr. J. Biden President of The United States of America Dear Mr. President, Recently, during an interview held in the house of representatives, a member of your administration identified a collective group of American women as, “birthing people”.... -
Daimler Trucks North America Launches Detroit eConsulting, Introduces Detroit eFill Chargers for Battery
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced all-new products and services from Detroit® to support fleets and customers in the deployment of all-electric trucks. Leveraging the expertise from over 20 customer deployments of electric medium- an... -
Daimler Trucks North America Launches New OEM Detroit Extended Warranty Product
PORTLAND, OR… Detroit DD13, DD15 and DD16 engines that have expired warranties are now eligible for the new Detroit OE Advantage extended warranty coverage from Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). Detroit OE Advantage provides comprehensive co... -
Industry-First Safety Features from Detroit Assurance Contribute to Safer Roads, Driver Comfort
DETROIT, MI… Detroit has added new features to the Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems including enhanced and industry-first capabilities designed to improve the overall driver experience and keep drivers and the general public safer. �... -
Kenworth Adds 52-Inch Flat Roof Sleeper, Targeted for Low Cab Height Applications
KIRKLAND, WA… Kenworth introduces a 52-inch flat roof sleeper especially targeted for Class 8 crane, pump, car hauler and other applications that may require a low roof. With the addition of the 52-inch flat roof sleeper and the Kenworth AG400L... -
Locomotion and PGT Trucking Inc., Agree to Autonomous Relay Convoy Deployment
PITTSBURGH, PA… Locomation, the world’s first technology platform to offer human-guided autonomous truck convoying, has announced a multi-year agreement with PGT Trucking Inc., a leader in flatbed transportation, to deploy Locomation autonomous t... -
Love’s Travel Stops Opens New Location In Colorado
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Walsenburg, Colorado, thanks to a travel stop that opened Thursday. The store, located at 99800 Interstate 25, adds 50 jobs and 46 truck parking spaces to Huerfano County. �... -
Love’s Travel Stops Opens New Location In Ohio
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Diamond, Ohio, thanks to a travel stop that opened Thursday. The Diamond store, located on State Route 225, adds 65 jobs and 93 truck parking spaces to Portage County. “We�...