Magazine / Industry News
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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... -
PI&I Motor Express Saves Fuel With Windmaster
MASURY, OH…. PI&I Motor Express is saving fuel with Load Covering Solutions’ Windmaster series of tarping systems. The Eastern Ohio based flatbed carrier has been using Windmaster Tarping Systems for 8 years and has 27 units in their fleet.... -
The Lone Toilet
Google marks a lot of funny things on their maps, but this is the most awesome! While driving in California recently, I saw something that made me look twice and then once again. Over to my right was what looked like an outhouse with a porcelain toil... -
Smith Transport Driver First On Scene At Crash, Helps Impaired Driver
The Truckload Carriers Association has named Kirk Shepherd, from Raleigh, North Carolina a Highway Angel for helping an erratic driver who crashed into a highway median. Shepherd was traveling on I-76, near Knightstown, Indiana on the af... -
TravelCenters of America Inc. Names Jamie Hubbard as Senior Vice President of Procurement
WESTLAKE, OH.. TravelCenters of America Inc announced another senior addition to its team to help support its reorganization and turnaround plan. Strategic procurement expert, Jamie Hubbard, has joined the Company as Senior Vice President of Procurem... -
Alliance Parts Drives Value with New Locations, Product Lines
PORTLAND, OR… Alliance Parts, a brand of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), continues to expand its retail footprint with the opening of its 100th location in Lexington, South Carolina. Alliance Parts’ growing retail footprint is complemented ... -
Product Line Expansion at TRIVISTA Companies
Des Moines, IA… TRIVISTA Companies, Inc. expands its product line by becoming an authorized dealer for NEVILLE BUILT TRAILERS, based in Kingman, KS. TRIVISTA’s Uhl Truck Sales dealerships, located in Louisville, KY and Palmyra, IN will be t... -
Fyda Freightliner Pittsburgh Announces the Launch of New Mobile Repair Service Program for On Site Truck Repair
Columbus, OH… Fyda Freightliner Pittsburgh, Inc. (20 Fyda Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317) announces the launch of the Mobile Repair Service (MRS) program, as of August 3rd. MRS will be available for normal business hour service calls Mondaythrough Fri... -
Montgomery Transport Introduces Hands-Free Approach With Electronic BOLs
Birmingham, AL… As part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Montgomery Transport formally introduced an electronic bill of lading (eBOL) format with several of its top customers on Monday, April 13, 2020. This initiative is helping to keep t... -
NATSO Encourages Travel Plazas and Truckstops to Require Masks
Alexandria, VA… NATSO, representing the nation’s truckstops and travel plazas, encourageS truckstops and travel plazas nationwide to adopt a policy requiring customers to wear face coverings or masks to protect the health and safety of employee... -
New TA Express Opens in Mt. Vernon, Texas
TravelCenters of America continues to expand its footprint across the country with the opening of a new TA Express in Mt. Vernon, Texas. Formerly Duke’s Travel Plaza, the newly-branded TA Express is located on Interstate 30, exit 147 at 300 SE Acce... -
Peterbilt Dealers Focus on Service to Help Drive Uptime
Denton, TX… In an effort to eliminate downtime, Peterbilt dealerships are continually increasing their focus on delivering a level of service that is a Class above. Peterbilt dealers are investing in growing service abilities through new locations,... -
PI&I Motor Express Op-Ed Regarding It’s Use of PPP
Since that fateful day in 1803, when James and Danny Heaton found the ore that was lining Yellow Creek (As noted in the hit song “Youngstown”, by Bruce Springsteen) the Mahoning Valley has been synonymous with the term “grit”. Grit, being the...