Magazine / Industry News
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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... -
Ohio EPA Program Recognizes Bendix For Environmental Stewardship Achievements
ELYRIA, OH… Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has once again earned the Silver Award in the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Program. The company is among five Ohio-based organizations to ... -
Salute Our Truckers! Kenworth Rolls Out ‘Trucker Hat Tip’ Social Media Video Campaign
KIRKLAND, WA… Kenworth has rolled out a video campaign to salute truckers for their efforts to supply and support communities throughout the United States and Canada. The “Trucker Hat Tip” social media campaign (#TruckerHatTip) encourages peo... -
ATA Unveils National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Logo, Opens Online NTDAW Store
Arlington, VA… The American Trucking Associations unveiled the 2020 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week logo as well as opened the official online store. While this year the official NTDAW will be held September 13-20, ATA wants to give our ... -
Cargo Transporters, Inc.'s Dennis Dellinger named 2020-21 Chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association
The Truckload Carriers Association’s 2020-21 chairman will be Cargo Transporters, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Dennis Dellinger. He gave his acceptance speech during the general session of Truckload 2020: Orlando at the Gaylord Palms ... -
Comdata Launches New Solution to Support Same-Day Shipper Payments for Trucking Fleets
BRENTWOOD, TN… Comdata Inc., a FLEETCOR company and world leader in payment innovation, introduces Comdata QuickPay powered by Crestmark, a division of Metabank. Comdata QuickPay is a new financing solution that gives fleet owners access to same-da... -
Daimler Truck Financial Launches Keep theWorld Moving Finance Program for NewFreightliner and Western Star Trucks
PORTLAND, OR… Daimler Truck Financial (DTF) and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) are making it easier than ever to purchase the trucks on which theworld depends with the introduction of the Keep the World Moving finance program. Named to pay ho... -
Daimler Trucks North America Resumes Production in Mexico, Restarting All Manufacturing Operations
PORTLAND, OR… Nearly three months after the first effects of the COVID-19 pandemic suspended manufacturing operations, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has reopened all nine of its manufacturing locations in North America. The reopening of Salti... -
Fleet Advantage Unveils Sale-Leaseback Program Designed to Infuse Cash & Flexibility for Transportation Fleets
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL… Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing, and lifecycle cost management today announced a new Sale-Leaseback program designed to infuse cash and flexibility into transportati... -
Peterbilt Launches New Website to Recruit Next Generation of Service Technicians
Denton, TX… Peterbilt Motors Company is proud to announce the launch of Peterbilt.tech, a new website created with the sole purpose of helping individuals who are interested in a rewarding career as a Peterbilt service technician at one of the over... -
Professional Driver Agency Releases 1st Quarter Driver Data - Equipment and Compensation Issues Top List, COVID-19 Trending Up
Brentwood, TN… The Professional Driver Agency (PDA) released data as the result of over 30,000 phone calls with professional drivers during the first quarter of 2020. The data was compiled during PDA’s efforts to help trucking companies curb turn... -
Rush Leads Group of 88 House Democrats Calling on DOT, DHS to Require Use of PPE by Transportation Workers and Passengers
WASHINGTON… U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) led a group of 88 House Democrats calling on the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to require the use of masks, gloves, eyewear, and any PPE tha... -
SelecTrucks Enhances Walk-Away Lease Program, Adds Eligibility for Owner Operators
PORTLAND, OR… SelecTrucks, one of the largest retailers of used trucks in North America, announced today new enhancements to its SelectLease fair market value (FMV) leasing program offered exclusively by Daimler Truck Financial, the captive fin...