Magazine / Industry News
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D.M. Bowman, Inc.'s Jim Ward Named 2021-22 Chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association
Alexandria, VA…. The Truckload Carriers Association’s 2021-22 Chairman will be D.M. Bowman, Inc.'s President James Ward. He gave his acceptance speech Tuesday afternoon during TCA’s virtual Board of Directors Meeting that was held in conjunctio... -
Dobbs Truck Group Breaks Ground For Sumner Expansion
On Wednesday, March 31, Dobbs Truck Group officially broke ground on their new Dobbs Peterbilt dealership, as well as Dobbs Truck Group corporate office. This will allow Dobbs Truck Group to add its 18th Dobbs Peterbilt dealership location, the ninth... -
Fleet Advantage’s Ludmila Manin Named Women in Trucking Association’s Top Women to Watch in Transportation
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL…Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in fleet data analytics, fleet financing solutions, and lifecycle cost management (LCCM) today announced Ludmila Manin, Remarketing Sales Associate, has been named Top Women to Watch in Trans... -
Grote Industries Introduces 90mm LED Headlamps
MADISON, IN… Grote Industries is proud to present the newest members of their forward lighting family: the 90mm LED High Beam and Low Beam headlamps and the 90mm Combination High Beam / Low Beam LED headlamp module. Built with the same quality and ... -
The World’s Largest Truckstop Installs EV Charging Stations to Meet Growing Demand
WALCOTT, IA… Iowa 80 Truckstop, the World’s Largest Truckstop has installed 2 DC fast ChargePoint EV charging stations. The installation is now up and running and positioned just north of the gas islands on the property. These are universal c... -
Last-Mile Delivery Fleet Quality Custom Distribution Takes Delivery of Volvo VNR Electric
Quality Custom Distribution (QCD), a national food service logistics provider, recently took delivery of a Volvo VNR Electric—the first zero-emission, battery-electric truck to be deployed in QCD’s fleet of more than 700 vehicles. The Volvo VNR E... -
Love’s Travel Stops Opens New Location In Mississippi
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Sandersville, Mississippi, thanks to a travel stop that opened Thursday. The Sandersville store, located off Interstate 59, adds more than 40 jobs and 93 truck parking spaces t... -
Mission Critical Electronics and ZeroRPM Partner to Transform Conventional Heavy Duty Trucks into Hybrids
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA… Mission Critical Electronics (MCE), a California-based designer and manufacturer of premium electrical power solutions for specialty vehicle, marine, network and industrial markets, has announced a technical and distribution ... -
Oldie But Goodie
Newport News, VA… This beautiful 1996 Ford 150 XLT is owned by Jerry McIntire of Newport News, Virginia. Jerry bought this Ford pick-up from a fellow on the same street where he lives. The Ford has a 302 V8, 5.0 litre engine, alumn driveshaft a... -
Supply Chain Leaders Call on Congress to Pass Bipartisan DRIVE-Safe Act
Arlington, VA… 117 organizations representing all levels of the U.S. supply chain sent a letter to transportation leaders in Congress urging passage of the DRIVE-Safe Act, legislation to remedy the nation’s growing shortage of truck drivers by ... -
TravelCenters of America Announces Dan Porter and Don Talley as the 2021 Citizen Driver Award Honorees
WESTLAKE, OH… TravelCenters of America has announced its eighth annual Citizen Driver Award honorees: Dan Porter of Acton, Ontario, Canada and Don Talley of Muncie, Indiana. Chosen from 85 nominations, the professional drivers have a combined 73 ye... -
TravelCenters of America Opens New Location in Wisconsin- Golden Oil Osseo Truck Stop converts to TA Express through franchise agreement
WESTLAKE, OH… TravelCenters of America Inc., nationwide operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express network of travel centers that offers fueling, convenience store, dining options and other services, is expanding its network with a n... -
Volvo Group And SSAB To Collaborate On The World’s First Vehicles Of Fossil-Free Steel
Volvo Group and SSAB have signed a collaboration agreement on research, development, serial production and commercialization of the world’s first vehicles to be made of fossil-free steel. Volvo plans already this year to start the production of c... -
Volvo Trucks Celebrates 25 Years of Setting Industry Standards with Iconic VNL Model
The 25th anniversary of the Volvo VNL marks over a quarter century of definitive innovation from Volvo Trucks North America, raising standards of design, efficiency, performance and safety that have served as a road map for the heavy-duty trucking... -
Allen Parker with Werner Enterprises is CVSA's 2021 International Driver Excellence Award Winner
Greenbelt, MD… – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is proud to announce that this year’s International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA) recipient is professional driver Allen Parker with Werner Enterprises Inc. Parker has been with... -
Industry Survey Ranks Averitt As “Most Recommended LTL Provider” In The Nation
COOKEVILLE, TN… Mastio & Company, an independent research agency that specializes in the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry, recently honored Averitt Express for service quality. Results from the 16th annual LTL Carrier Customer Value/Loyalty... -
Joplin Trucker’s Review Of The weBoost Drive Reach OTR Signal Booster
Joplin, MO…. Owner-operator Dave Foster has been trying out Wilson Electronics’ weBoost Drive Reach OTR Cellphone Signal Booster for the past few months. Dave has been an owner-operator for the past 39 years and is leased to CFI. Installation o... -
Operation Safe Driver Week Set for July 11-17 With Focus on Speeding
Greenbelt, MD… This year's Operation Safe Driver Week will take place July 11-17 with an emphasis on speeding. During Operation Safe Driver Week, law enforcement personnel will be on the lookout for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger ve... -
Spring Maintenance Will Make Sure Your Truck is Operating Properly
With spring just around the corner, we can all look forward to warmer weather and better road conditions. After a winter of ice and snow in many areas, your truck likely needs to be cleaned and have some maintenance items checked. We have some easy, ... -
TravelCenters of America Donates Nearly $25,000 to St. Christopher Fund
TravelCenters of America has donated $24,960 to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF), as part of a candy promotion with World’s Finest Chocolate (WFC). In February, guests visiting TA’s travel stores had the opportunity to purchase a WF...