Magazine / Industry News
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AMBEST Announces the 2020 AMBUCK$ Grand Prize 1964 Mustang 289 V8 Convertible
Brentwood, TN… AMBEST has announced the Grand Prize for the AMBUCK$ Rewards program is a 1964 Mustang 289 V8 Convertible. This milestone is a major move for AMBEST on its mission to be America’s BEST Travel Centers & Service Centers. “The... -
ATA Lauds Congressional Effort to Improve Availability of Truck Parking
Arlington, VA… The American Trucking Associations praised the introduction of the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act – legislation that would address the trucking industry’s critical need to expand access to safe commercial parking. “Truc... -
Averitt Express Named Top Fleet to Watch in 2020
Cookeville, TN… Averitt Express, a Tennessee-based transportation company, has been recognized as one of the Top Fleets to Watch in 2020 by the Truckload Carriers Association and Carriers Edge. “We’re really pleased to have been named one of t... -
America's Road Team Captain Stephen Richardson Honored at White House
America's Road Team Captain Stephen Richardson, a 19-year driver for Big G Express, Inc., was honored Thursday, April 16 at the White House by President Donald Trump along with other commercial truck drivers and the industry as a whole. Richardson,... -
Keystone Chapter of the Antique Truck Club of America (ATCA) Hosted Annual Truck Show In 2019
The Keystone Chapter of the Antique Truck Club of America (ATCA) held their annual show July 26-27 in East Freedom, PA. The show was held on the grounds of the former East Freedom Elementary School now owned by Through, Inc. Set-up was Friday aft... -
Kriska Transportation Group named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 20th consecutive year.
For the 20th consecutive year, the Kriska Transportation Group (KTG) has received the prestigious designation as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. KTG is recognized for its overall business performance and sustained growth. Canada’s Best Ma... -
Mayflower Launches All-New Contest To Win $25,000 For An Epic Life Move
ST. LOUIS… Mayflower, America’s most trusted moving company, announced its all-new “Mover of Movers” contest, calling the nation’s daydreamers, risktakers and adventurers for the chance to have their next epic life move funded by Mayflower.... -
NATSO, American Trucking Associations Urge Local Governments To Ensure Drivers, Emergency Relief Supplies Aren’t Delayed
Alexandria, VA… NATSO, representing truckstops and travel plazas, and the American Trucking Associations (ATA) have urged state and local governments to carefully consider the operational differences of essential businesses when implementing socia... -
Roadworks Manufacturing Launches Three New Products For Heavy Duty Trucks
RoadWorks Manufacturing®, a Truck Hero® company, and the leading designer and manufacturer of stainless-steel aftermarket accessories for heavy duty trucks, introduces the three new products: the Multi-Fit Classic Style Blind Mount Bumper, the De... -
Volvo Financial Services Offers Finance Program to Help Customers
Volvo Financial Services (VFS) is offering customers in the U.S. an enhanced finance program on the purchase or lease of a model year 2020 or 2019 Volvo VNL, VNR, VNX or VHD model during this time of financial uncertainty as a result of COVID-19. �... -
ATA Joins President Trump in Recognizing America’s Truck Drivers at White House - Event Honors Nation’s Truckers for Their Critical Role in COVID-19 Response
Arlington, VA… The American Trucking Associations joined President Trump at an event on April 16th on the White House lawn to recognize the critical role our nation’s truck drivers are playing in America’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. D... -
Brown Dog Carriers Offering “A Helping Paw” to Aid COVID-19 Response
BIDDEFORD, ME… Brown Dog Carriers, a purpose-driven carrier and logistics company based in Biddeford, has launched “A Helping Paw,” a community call to action campaign aimed at organizing efforts to deliver essential services and supplies to ... -
PacLease Names Rush Truck Leasing – Houston, North American Franchise of the Year
BELLEVUE, WA.. Rush Truck Leasing – Houston, has been named the PacLease 2019 North American Franchise of the Year. According to Ken Roemer, president of PACCAR Leasing, PacLease has an extensive evaluation process to decide which franchise wil... -
Who Says There’s No Such Thing As A Free Lunch? TBS Factoring Service Delivered Free Lunches To Truckers During COVID-19 Pandemic
Responding to a nationwide outcry from hard-working truckers who are having trouble finding open restaurants during the COVID-19 global health crisis, TBS Factoring Service answered the call for help and showed their appreciation and thanks to Prof... -
Tri-State Trailer Adds Children’s Hospital Trailer To TSTL, Inc. Leasing Fleet
Pittsburgh, PA… Tri-State Trailer Sales, Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has added another trailer promoting a charity to their TSTL rental and leasing fleet. The Reitnouer 48’ x 102” Big Bubba flatbed with Vango Tarping System has been de... -
View Out My Windshield During This Troubled Time
The news reports are changing our world faster than we can keep up with, but that is not what I see out of my office window. The traffic keeps getting lighter and lighter, which means our travel times between pickup and delivery are getting faster... -
Women In Trucking Announces its 2020 March Member of the Month
Plover, WI… The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) recognizes Su Schmerheim, one of the few female solo horse haulers in the nation, as its March 2020 Member of the Month. As a lifelong horse enthusiast, Schmerheim’s passion for horses began i... -
Wilson Electronics Announces Most Powerful VehicularCellular Signal Booster on the Market - The Drive Reach
ST. GEORGE, UT… Wilson Electronics, the industry leader in cellular boosting technology, announced last yer the launch of the weBoost Drive Reach, a powerful in-vehicle cellular signal booster designed to provide solid cellular connectivity in cars... -
Schneider and Women In Trucking Collaborate With New Driver Ambassador Role
GREEN BAY, WI… Schneider, a premier provider of trucking, intermodal and logistics services, has long supported initiatives and programs to support the lifeblood of its industry: truck drivers. In collaboration with Women In Trucking and Schneide... -
NATSO Foundation Recognized for Commitment to Combatting Human Trafficking
Alexandria, VA… The NATSO Foundation was recognized by the Department of Transportation as a leader in the transportation sector’s fight against human trafficking during an event hosted by Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao in honor of Nation...