Magazine / Industry News
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Driver Aids Motorcyclist Injured Trying To Avoid A Deer
The Truckload Carriers Association has named Jeremiah Johnson, from St. Alban’s Vermont, a Highway Angel for coming to the rescue of a motorcyclist who lost control and skidded across the pavement trying to avoid a deer. It was June ... -
Mack LR Electric To Begin Production In 2021
Volvo Group’s American subsidiary Mack Trucks has announced plans to commercialize the Mack® LR Electric, its revolutionary refuse model equipped with a fully electric integrated Mack drivetrain. Orders for the Mack LR Electric will open in Q4 202... -
Melton Truck Lines Driver Rescues Fellow Driver Following Serious Crash
The Truckload Carriers Association has named Richard Rubio, from Victoria, Texas, a Highway Angel for freeing a fellow truck driver from his mangled tractor cab following a crash. Rubio had just delivered a load to Houston and was now southbou... -
New Love’s Truck Care and Speedco Locations Open
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers at seven new Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations that are open 24/7. The locations offer tire, lube and light mechanical services for professional drivers and fleets at af... -
Transervice Logistics Partners With United Way Of Long Island To Help Families In Need During Covid-19 Pandemic
LAKE SUCCESS, NY… Transervice Logistics Inc., a leading provider of customized fleet maintenance and leasing solutions, partnered with United Way of Long Island to respond to the needs of local families experiencing unparalleled hardship during the... -
Trucking Delivers Laura Relief to Louisiana
Arlington, Virginia – In the wake of Hurricane Laura’s strike in Louisiana, American Trucking Associations is dispatching its Mack Heroes Truck to deliver relief supplies to citizens of Lake Charles. “Whether it is a hurricane or a pandem... -
Proven. Like No Other: Western Star Puts Next Generation Truck Through Hell
PORTLAND, OR… Western Star’s all-new vocational truck is set to be the toughest Western Star yet after being subjected to the extreme and grueling testing conditions designed by the Product Validation Engineering (PVE) team of Daimler Trucks No... -
Zero-Emission Kenworth K270E and K370E Battery-Electric Vehicles Available for Order
KIRKLAND, Wash., Sept. 11, 2020 – The zero-emission Kenworth K270E Class 6 and K370E Class 7 battery-electric vehicles are now available for order from Kenworth dealers in the United States and Canada. “Kenworth is committed to provide advanc... -
Crossett, Inc. Shows Appreciation For Their Drivers
In line with the nationally recognized Truck Driver Appreciation week, Crossett Inc. dedicated September 13th-19th to showing our appreciation to professional drivers. The week was spent preparing and serving a hot meal each day for drivers to enjoy... -
Manac Reached A New Production Milestone
Manac is proud to announce the production and delivery of its 200,000th trailer out of its main production facility in St-Georges, Quebec Canada. Mr. Charles Dutil, CEO and President of Manac said “This is a huge milestone not only for our company ... -
Photo Auction To Benefit Truckers Final Mile
There are a lot of amazing truckers out here who shoot some awesome pictures. One of those drivers Brent Collins made a post in the photo group A-Frame and Friends Pics asking what people thought about an idea he had. How about organizing an auctio... -
Top Four Finalists Named as Search Narrows For Top Rookie Military Veteran Truck Driver
KIRKLAND, WA… FASTPORT recently announced its top four finalists for “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence,” a program dedicated to finding America’s top rookie military veteran driver. The program recognizes top drivers who have made ... -
Jaro Transportation Saves Time And Money With Windmaster
WARREN, OH…. Time is money in the transportation industry and Jaro Transportation of Warren, Ohio has been saving both with Load Covering Solutions Windmaster Series Tarping Systems. The company has been using the systems for six years now with 5... -
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 ... -
Truck World Hosts Driver Appreciation Events
Truck World held simultaneous Driver Appreciation Events at all three of their Ohio locations during the recent Truck Driver Appreciation Week (September 14-19, 2020). Drivers were treated to a free lunch and free t-shirts Tuesday-Friday at all ... -
Bobby Edney Seeks Help, Springs Into Action To Aid Elderly Motorist Trapped In Mangled Vehicle
The Truckload Carriers Association has named Bobby Edney, a professional truck driver with Carroll Fulmer Logistics Corporation of Groveland, Florida, a Highway Angel for helping an elderly motorist after he blew a tire, veered off road into heavi... -
Consumer Behavior Has Shifted Significantly During Pandemic, Survey Reveals Complete Data Presentations On Critical Consumer Behavior Surveys Now Available
TROY, NY… The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about an increase in telework and online commerce, and a significant decrease in the number of personal trips people are making. Understanding the effects of these rapid changes on the economy, supply cha... -
CTA Encourages Industry to Download Voluntary Fed Contact Tracing App to Help Combat COVID-19
The Government of Canada announced last week the release of its new COVID Alert App to aid in the government’s contact tracing efforts, and to help limit spread and prevent future outbreaks during the pandemic. More information about the app can be... -
CTA Notice: Fake Self-Quarantine Notice Being Texted to Truck Drivers
Canada Border Services Agency is warning members of the Canadian Trucking Alliance of a “fake” text message purporting to be from the Government of Canada which demands all travellers returning to Canada from the U.S. to self-quarantine for 14 da... -
CVSA Urges FCC to Continue to Reserve Vital Airwaves for V2X Technologies
Greenbelt, MD… The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) supports the use and cultivation of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology applications, which help prevent crashes, injuries and fatalities on our roadways. However, the Federal Communic...