Magazine / Industry News
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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... -
Feds Expand Options for Truckers in ArriveCan V2.5
Toronto, Canada… Public Health authorities released version 2.5 of the ArriveCan app on Tuesday, August 18, which includes an optional field for exempt travellers like cross-border truck drivers from adding their addresses if they voluntarily d... -
Freight Rates and Volume Prove to be Biggest Hurdles During Pandemic, According to Survey
LAKEWOOD, CO… ATBS recently conducted a survey of over 300 owner-operators about the effects of COVID-19 on their businesses. This survey sheds some light on how the pandemic has affected owner-operators overall and the use of relief programs and r... -
Industry Tells Congress “No” On Insurance Increase
Washington, DC… The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association led a coalition of more than 60 trade associations in voicing opposition against any increase of federally-mandated insurance minimums for motor carriers. The coalition sent a let... -
Latest Fleet Advantage Industry Benchmark Survey Shows the Impact Older Trucks Have on Safety, Repair Costs and Fuel Economy - Only 8 Percent of Fleets Leveraging Full-Service Lease Agreements
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL… Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing, and lifecycle cost management has announced the results of its latest fleet industry benchmarking survey showing the impact new safety...