Magazine / Industry News
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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... -
Study Finds Miles Between Breakdowns Vary Widely by Sector - TMC/FleetNet America Report Shows Fleet Practices Can Reduce Roadside Repairs Costs
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council has released the results of the Council’s first quarter 2020 benchmarking survey with FleetNet America, showed wide variance in the distance traveled between un... -
Virtual Shell Rotella SuperRigs Call for Entry Officially Open Through August 21
Award Winners to be Announced during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week The 38th Annual Shell Rotella® SuperRigs,® which has gone virtual this year, is now open for entries through August 21 on the SuperRigs page at MyMilesMatter. This is... -
FirstLine Funding Group – Providing Customers With Cash Flow
MADISON, SD…. When you are a small business, such as a truck owner, sometimes cash flow can become a problem, especially when you wait for settlements to come in. That is why many business owners turn to a factoring company for help. You are es... -
John. Brown Trucking Honors Safe Drivers
PORTERSVILLE, PA… John Brown Trucking honored its Safe Drivers recently for their efforts towards safety and longevity in the employ of the company. While the company normally holds a banquet for these outstanding individuals, the COVID-19 Pandem... -
Smith Transport, Inc. Ranks 38 According To The Transport Topics 2020 Top 100 List Of The Largest For-Hire Carriers In North America.
Companies on the Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list are ranked based on overall revenue generated for the most recent 12-month period. The list also features breakdowns of the top truckload/dedicated, less-than-truckload, intermodal/drayage, refrigerated... -
Walcott Truckers Jamboree 2020 Trucker’s Best Friend Pet Contest
Best Trick: Winner: Reno – Owner: John Jaikes , Nanticoke, Pa Owner Look Alike: 1st: Jake – Owner: Su Schmerheim, Commerce Township, MI; 2nd: Cooper – Owner: Rocky Johnson, Fairfield, OH; 3rd: Yoda – Owner: Jesse Cruz, Princeton, NC Best Dres... -
Not For Traction
Recently we have had loads that required us to use our lift gate and pallet jack, and we had to cross the yellow bumps placed on the sidewalk. I have always thought they were for traction or cleaning our feet off before entering a store. Each tim... -
Afro American Truckers Association
I am a proud second generation progressive thinking and acting Afro-American trucker and the founding member of the Afro-American Truckers Association (AATA). Who come from a large family of extremely committed and high-performing Commercial Motor ... -
Leading Diesel Exhaust Fluid Bluedef Launches Small Business Stimulus Contest Offering A Year Supply Of Blue Def
WHO: BlueDEF, the leading makers of diesel exhaust fluid in North America WHAT: Over the course of the last few months, our county has experienced a significant economic downturn and faces challenges it’s never faced before. Amid the panic, America... -
Carlisle Events Works to Support Project SHARE and United Way - 2020 Events Season Offers an Outlet for Donations and More
Carlisle, PA … Carlisle Events hosted its first Carlisle, Pennsylvania based event a few months later than normal recently, as Spring Carlisle finally took over the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds June 17-20. The twice rescheduled event, as well as a few... -
Community And Business Leaders Urge Lawmakers To Support Private Investment In Electric Vehicle Charging
Alexandria, VA… The best way to increase proliferation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure throughout the United States is through private sector investment by businesses that currently serve the motoring public, a coalition represent... -
DriverTech Teams with Drivewyze To Offer Weigh Station Bypass
SALT LAKE CITY, UT… DriverTech, which provides ELDs and complete fleet management systems, has announced it is offering Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass as part of its in-cab platform. According to Mark Haslam, DriverTech’s CEO, the mo... -
DTNA Opens Extended Next Coverage Options to All Extended Engine Warranty Customers
PORTLAND, OR… Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced the expansion of its Extended Next program as an option for all levels of active Extended Engine Coverage. Extended Next was previously only available to customers who had purchased ... -
ECCC Extends Consultation Period on Trailer Regulation Until May 2021
Toronto… CTA has been informed that Environment Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has further extended the consultation phase of their Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations (Trailer Standards) until at least May 18, 20... -
Fleet Advantage’s John Flynn Awarded 2020 Food Logistics Champions: Rock Stars of the Supply Chain
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL… Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing, and lifecycle cost management today announced its CEO, John Flynn, has been named to the Food Logistics Champions: Rock Stars of the S... -
" I Love This Old Truck"
I might not ever be a superstar. I might not ever drive a big fancy car. Some folks say my life is of no use. I had to put up with too much abuse. And then they say that’s just an excuse. When they themselves couldn’t have handled that much abuse...