Magazine / Industry News
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MTO Continues Investments into Provincial Truck Parking
TORONTO, CANADA… The Ontario government announced it will continue to support and invest in the trucking industry by continuing to make improvements to trucking parking across the province. "Truck drivers spend long hours moving goods of ever... -
NATSO Board Of Directors Appoints Bob Bolduc Chairman-Elect
Alexandria, VA… NATSO, the national trade association representing truckstops and travel plazas, is pleased to announce that Robert Bolduc, Chief Executive Officer of Pride Stores, has been named as NATSO’s Chairman-Elect effective immediately. ... -
NATSO Outlines Principles for Advancing Alternative Fuels in the Market - Encourages Biden Administration to Consider Proposals in Developing Climate and Infrastructure Policy
Alexandria, VA… NATSO, representing the nation’s truckstops and travel plazas, in a letter to the Biden Administration on January 27 outlined the market and incentive structure that would most effectively prompt existing fuel retailers to inv... -
PGT Services LLC Becomes New Company, Independent of PGT Trucking Inc.
Aliquippa, PA… PGT Trucking Inc., a leader in the transportation industry, is pleased to announce the formation of PGT Services LLC as a separate and independent company. PGT Services will provide freight management services to customers in a wide ... -
Schneider Donates Refrigerated Trailer to Feeding America
GREEN BAY, WI…. Schneider has found a unique way to help food pantries in Northeast Wisconsin provide for those in need. The company recently donated a refrigerated trailer to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, the state’s largest hunger-rel... -
Tandem Specialized, Inc. – Saving Time and Staying SafeWith Load Covering Solutions
ST. LOUIS, MI…. If you have ever traveled the state of Michigan, you have probably done a double take when you see one of Michigan’s multi-axle trailers. These trailers resemble a centipede going down the road, especially when you view one of T... -
Kenworth Video Stars Zero Emissions Kenworth T680 FCEV on the Climb to 14,115-Foot Pikes Peak Summit
KIRKLAND,WA… A new Kenworth video (www.youtube.com/watch?v=02eiIy_l6XA) features the zero emissions Kenworth T680 fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) on the road to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado. Kenworth became the first company t... -
Love’s Announces New Speedco Locations Open
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers at seven 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 ... -
2020 National Wreaths Across America Day Sees the Placement of 1.7 Million Veterans’ Wreaths at 2,557 Participating Locations Across the Country
COLUMBIA FALLS, ME… On National Wreaths Across America Day at 2,557 participating locations, dedicated Americans in every state honored our nation’s heroes by safely placing a total of 1.7 million veterans’ wreaths on their headstones and remem... -
As EPA’s Copper-Free Brake Initiative Moves To Next Phase,Bendix Offers Reminders And Product Updates
ELYRIA, OH… With the first phase of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Copper-Free Brake Initiative coming to a close at the end of the year, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC reminds fleets and owner-operators to make sure they�... -
Jodie Teuton of Kenworth of Louisiana Receives Prestigious WIT “Influential Woman In Trucking” Award
GRAY, LA… Jodie Teuton, Kenworth of Louisiana co-founder and vice president, recently was honored with the 10th annual “Influential Woman In Trucking” award presented by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT). The announcement came during the... -
Rand McNally Launches the Second Generation of OverDryve™ Pro for Professional Drivers
CHICAGO, IL… Rand McNally today introduced OverDryve™ 8 Pro II, the next generation of its powerful trucking device for navigating, playing SiriusXM® radio, recording dash cam footage, calling and texting hands-free, browsing the web, and more... -
Professional Drivers in Need to Receive Support from TravelCenters of America
Westlake, OH… TravelCenters of America Inc., nationwide operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, is launching its first point-of-sale fundraising campaign to help professional drivers who may be out of work... -
Apex Transportation Drivers Enjoy Experience of a Lifetime Hauling U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Kenworth T680
WASHINGTON, DC… For Apex Transportation drivers William ‘Butch’ Hanna and Theron Schmalzried, transporting the 2020 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests in Colorado to Washington, D.C... -
Averitt Recognized as 2021 Military Friendly Company
COOKEVILLE, TN… As a result of its continuing commitment to military veterans, Averitt Express was recently designated a 2021 Military Friendly Company. This marks the second consecutive year that Averitt has been recognized in the national survey... -
Daimler Trucks North America, Portland General Electric Announce Public Heavy-Duty Electric Truck Charging Site
“Electric Island” planned to feature charging for commercial electric vehicles up to four times the speed of today’s chargers, energy storage and generation and technology showcase Portland, Ore. - Dec. 1, 2020 - Portland General Electric (N... -
Driver Helps Extinguish Flames, Saves Fellow Driver From Burning Rig
The Truckload Carriers Association has named Robbin Peters a Highway Angel for springing into action to extinguish flames and save a fellow truck driver from a burning rig. It was April 8, 2019 and Peters had just parked his truck at a Petro in H... -
ESCO Extends Product Line with Family of Tire Bead Seaters
Brooksville, FL… – ESCO, a leading worldwide manufacturer and supplier of tire changing tools and accessories is pleased to introduce a full line of redesigned tire bead seaters, the Hurricane and Cyclone series. Used to seat the tire bead on a... -
Fast-Growing Logistics Company Announces New Name, Enhanced Technology Capabilitiesand Additions to Executive Leadership - Stridas LLC focuses on streamlining the overall customer experience while delivering increased savings and efficiencies
CINCINNATI, OH… Logikor LLC, headquartered in Cincinnati Ohio, announces its new name, Stridas LLC, effective October 1, 2020. Stridas has evolved significantly from its formation in 2012 as the U.S.-based affiliate of Canadian logistics comp... -
Maverick Transportation Announces Increase In Sign-On Bonus And Driver Referral Bonus Through December 31, 2020
Little Rock, AR… Maverick Transportation announces a new $3,000 and $5,000 sign-on bonus for experienced glass and flatbed hires and an increase to their internal driver referral bonus program. Through December 31, 2020, drivers with six or more ...