Magazine / Industry News
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Volvo VNR Electric Now Eligible for Vehicle Funding and Incentives Across North America
The Volvo VNR Electric, Volvo Trucks North America’s first commercially available battery-electric Class 8 vehicle, is now eligible for dozens of funding and incentive programs across North America, including up to $120,000 per vehicle from Califor... -
Wynonna Judd to Headline “Highway to Hope” Virtual Concert to Benefit the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is pleased to announce that country music singer Wynonna Judd will headline the organization’s first ever virtual benefit concert “Highway to Hope” on Sunday, May 16, from 6 – 8 pm CST. Judd ... -
Cooper Tire’s PRO Series LHT Now Standard Equipment on Vanguard Refrigerated Van Trailers
FINDLAY, OH… Cooper Tire has announced that Vanguard National Trailer Corporation is including the Cooper® PRO Series™ LHT trailer tire as standard equipment on all dry and refrigerated van trailers built at its Monon, Ind.; Trenton, Ga.; Mo... -
Love’s Announces New Speedco Locations
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers at six new Speedco locations that are open 24/7. The locations offer tire, lube and light mechanical services, as well as DOT inspections, for professional drivers and fleets at a... -
Make-A-Wish® Mother’s Day Truck Convoy Ready To Roll Out In Lancaster, PA
The world famous Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley Mother’s Day Truck Convoy will continueto be a Mother’s Day Tradition on May 9th. Make-A-Wish® is counting on the local community, especially truck drivers, to make... -
PGT Trucking Inc. Announces Opening of New Locations in Phoenix, AZ and Fort Smith, AR
Aliquippa, PA… PGT Trucking, Inc., www.pgttrucking.com, a leader in the transportation industry, is proud to announce the official opening of two new locations in Phoenix, AZ and Fort Smith, AR to support increased market demands in those region... -
Shell Starship 2.0 To Embark On A Coast-To-Coast Drive In May
Houston, TX … In May, Shell Lubricants will launch Starship 2.0 to demonstrate how Class 8 truck sector energy usage can be reduced by harnessing currently available energy efficient technologies as we accelerate toward a carbon neutral future. ... -
In Memory of Tom Crissman
Thomas Dean Crissman passed away at home from heart complications on February 20, 2021 at the age of 60. In 2005, Tom fulfilled his dream of owning his own trucking company, Tom Crissman Trucking out of Clintonville. Tom was a true family man. ... -
1st Annual Crossroads Truck Meet To Be Held On April 17th
California, MO…. Get ready for the very first Crossroads Truck Meet to be held on April 17th at the Crossroads Shopping Plaza, 31716 Old Eighty Seven, California, Missouri (the junction of Highway 50 and Rt. 87, about 100 miles west of St. Louis). ... -
2nd Chance Diesel – Putting Trucks Together – And Taking Them Apart
Kearney, MO…. After keeping his own fleet of trucks on the road for 24 years, Jason Bates discovered that it was harder and harder to find honest people to deal with. In 2020 Jason and his wife Tannile decided to start their own company, that is ... -
Love’s Loyalty Program Ranked One Of America’s Best
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Travel Stops’ loyalty program was named one of Newsweek Magazine’s best loyalty programs in America. More than 4,000 U.S. customers participated in the survey, further establishing My Love Rewards as the industry’s... -
Shell Rotella® Introduces Portfolio Of Carbon Neutral Engine Oils In North America
Houston, TX … Shell Rotella® announced it will offer customers carbon neutral lubricants for heavy duty engines in North America. Existing products, Shell Rotella® T6 Full Synthetic and Shell Rotella® T5 Synthetic Blend engine oils will no... -
Bestpass Surpasses 10,000 Customers
ALBANY, NY… Bestpass, the comprehensive payment platform provider that is the leader in toll management solutions for commercial fleets, recently surpassed 10,000 customers, with more than 630,000 active transponders on the road, facilitating 280... -
Big G Announces New Weekly Minimum Pay Program
Shelbyville, TN… Big G Express, a 100% employee-owned truckload carrier headquartered in Shelbyville, Tenn., recently announced a new weekly minimum pay program for its new and current drivers. Beginning February 1, 2021, the new $1,000 per week mi... -
Big G Express Announces 6th Annual Motorcycle Ride Benefiting St. Jude’s
Shelbyville, TN… Big G Express is planning its sixth annual Big G Motorcycle Ride June 5, 2021, benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. In partnership with the Tennessee Trucking Foundation, Big G’s fundraiser will help St. Jude conti... -
Epes Transport System, LLC Reaches 90-Years Anniversary
Greensboro, NC… Epes Transport System, LLC, the largest private truckload van carrier based in North Carolina, is celebrating its 90th anniversary. In an industry where carrier closures are common, Epes has endured many challenges over nearly a... -
Fleet Advantage’s Kids Around The Corner Foundation Makes Donation of $15,000 to Women In Distress of Broward County
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL… Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing, and life cycle cost management (LCCM) announced their foundation, Kids Around the Corner made a donation of $15,000 to Women In Distre... -
Fleet Advantage Survey Shows Fleets Outside of Health Care Industries Are Interested In Vaccine Transport
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL… Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing, and life cycle cost management (LCCM) today announced results of its latest survey illustrating the desire and preparedness fleets hav... -
Huge Pay Increase Announced Across The Board At Pride Transport
Salt Lake City, UT… Pride Transport, a family-owned and operated Utah-based carrier, recently announced a significant driver pay raise across the board. Effective Dec. 1, 2020, driver pay increases 4 cents per mile with an additional 4 cents pe... -
Kenworth Names 2021 Dealer Council, Supports World’s Best Customer Experience
Kenworth Truck Company has named its 2021 Kenworth Dealer Council members. The council features nine executives representing 431 Kenworth dealerships in the United States and Canada.The Kenworth Dealer Council works in partnership with Kenworth to s...