Magazine / Industry News
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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... -
Driver Earns Highway Angel Wings For Rescuing Woman From Burning Vehicle
The Truckload Carriers Association has named Samuel Rojas, from Port Hueneme, California, a Highway Angel for pulling a driver from her burning minivan. Rojas had just finished picking up a load and was heading south on U.S. 95 in Nevada on... -
Peterbilt and PacLease Offer Special Lease Financing for Model 220EV
Denton, TX… Peterbilt is excited to announce a special introductory lease offer on the Peterbilt Model 220EV through PacLease. The six year lease will feature a lower monthly payment for the first year and then transition to a regular payment for t... -
PMTA’s New Director of Safety
CAMP HILL, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association is pleased to announce the addition of John Rigney to the staff as of Director of Safety. Rigney comes to PMTA with more than 35 years of experience in transportation safety including 25 yea... -
Rush Introduces Legislation to Protect Nation’s Transportation Workers, Travelers From Further Spread of COVID-19
WASHINGTON… U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) introduced legislation requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide all frontline workers with necessary personal protective equip... -
Top 10 Finalists Named in Search for Top Rookie Military Veteran Driver
KIRKLAND, WA… FASTPORT recently announced its Top 10 finalists for “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence,” a program dedicated to find America’s top rookie military veteran. The program recognizes top drivers who have made the success... -
Dependable Highway Express Begins Piloting Volvo VNR Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks in its Southern California Fleet
Through the Volvo LIGHTS project, leading freight company Dependable Highway Express will demonstrate the ability for battery-electric trucks to successfully transport goods in daily routes. Leading freight operator, Dependable Highway Express... -
Cooper Tire Launches New Roadmaster RM258 WD Winter Drive Tire for Regional Haulers
FINDLAY, OH… For optimum winter traction performance, Cooper Tire’s Roadmaster brand has introduced the Roadmaster RM258 WD™. Featuring an open shoulder design with four rows of lugs, the tire is Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake certified. Helping... -
Hurricane Truck Wash Opens Self-Service Trailer Washout
BROOKVILLE, PA… Hurricane Truck Wash, located ¼ mile south of I-80 Exit 78 in Brookville, PA, has opened a self-service trailer washout bay. The trailer washout bay was designed and built by owner Brian Riddle. The “back in” bay is designe...