Magazine / Industry News
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Wheaton Van Lines, Inc., earns Loyalty360 Customer Award
INDIANAPOLIS, IN… At the recent Loyalty360 Customer Expo, Wheaton Van Lines, Inc., won first prize in the association for customer loyalty’s Employee Engagement category, a bracket shared by such contenders as Caesars Entertainment and The Leadi... -
Wiers Acquires George’s Truck Center In Florence, KY
INDIANAPOLIS, IN… Wiers Fleet Partners announced the acquisition of George’s Truck Center at 9000 Connector Drive in Florence, KY, 15 miles south of downtown Cincinnati.Florence is the eighth Wiers location offering 24/7 Priority Fleet Service to... -
Women In Trucking Announces February Member of the Month
Plover, WI… The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) recognizes a third-generation female truck driver, Jacinda Duran, as its February 2020 Member of the Month. Duran has been around trucking her entire life. With many family members in the industry... -
2020 Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® Calendar is Available to be Ordered
The 2020 Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® calendar is now available to be ordered online. The calendar tells the story of 12 hardworking drivers who travelled to Trail’s Travel Center in Albert Lea, Minn. to participate in the annual truck contest. Some... -
Carlisle Events Celebrates 47th Season With Its 2020 Schedule of Events
CARLISLE, PA –The 47th season of Carlisle Events commenced on January 17, 2020 and from the time the first guest or vendor walks through the door in Allentown, Pennsylvania until the lights are turned out in Sarasota, Florida in November, Carlisle ... -
In Memoriam – Walter “Pat” Herring 1947-2019
Pat Herring died on December 19, 2019 at the age of 72, doing what he loved most, driving one of his red Marmon trucks.He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Patricia and sons Patrick and Eddie Herring, daughter-in-law Heather and grandchildren Dais... -
JumpSmart – Portable Vehicle Jump Starter/Flashlight/Power Bank with 37000 mWh
*JUMP STARTER The JumpSmart can jump start up to an 8-cylinder, 5.0L engine with ease (up to 2.0L Diesel). Its powerful 37000 mWh high-grade Lithium-Polymer battery is compatible to jump start with most cars, trucks, SUV’s, boats, motorcycles, lawn... -
PA Turnpike Commission to Implement New Special Hauling Permit System for Overweight/Over-Dimensional Vehicles
On Dec. 18, 2019, the PA Turnpike Commission approved a new permit fee structure at cashless tolling points only across our system for overweight/over-dimensional vehicles. Beginning Jan. 5, these vehicles must apply for a Special Hauling Permit and... -
Peterbilt and Dana Announce Collaboration on Electric Truck Powertrain Development
Las Vegas, NV… Peterbilt Motors Company and Dana announced their collaboration on electric powertrain development for Peterbilt Model 220EV battery electric vehicles. The announcement was made in conjunction with CES Las Vegas. Peterbilt will integ... -
PGT Trucking’s ‘Refer More, Make More’ Bonus Program Pays Off For Jose Velazquez
For the second year in a row PGT Trucking has awarded one lucky driver with a brand new vehicle for their driver referral and recruiting efforts.PGT’s Refer More, Make More tiered bonus program allows drivers to make more money with each driver the... -
TA Express® Opens in Kilgore, Texas
WESTLAKE, OH… TravelCenters of America Inc. (TA), nationwide operator of the TA®, Petro Stopping Centers® and TA Express®travel center network, has opened a new TA Express in Kilgore, Texas through a franchise agreement with Gateway of Kilgore, ... -
TBS Family Mourns The Loss Of Patriarch Dennis Kaufman
It is with great sadness and profound gratitude that TBS FACTORING SERVICE, LLC, today bids farewell to Dennis Kaufman, entrepreneur, husband, loving father, friend and philanthropist, who passed away quietly in his sleep on January 6, 2020. He was 7... -
Tom McConnell Retires
PORTERSVILLE, PA… Professional Truck Driver Tom McConnell officially retired on December 31, 2019 after 45 years as a Dump Hauler. Tom worked at John Brown Trucking in Portersville, Pennsylvania his entire driving career. Tom got this 2006 Peter... -
Transervice Honors 50 Year Tradition Of Providing Holidays Gifts To Employees’ Children And Salvation Army
LAKE SUCCESS, NY… Employees of Transervice Logistics Inc., a leading provider of customized fleet maintenance and leasing solutions, wrapped up truckloads of toys to be delivered to their 124 locations across the country to children and grandchildr... -
Women In Trucking Announces The 2020 January Member of the Month
Plover, WI… Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Samantha Johnson as its January 2020 Member of the Month. Johnson is the service manager for Cumberland International Trucks. Johnson grew up in the construction industry, working in a ... -
AMBEST Doubles 2019 Donation to St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
NASHVILLE, TX… For the past four years, AMBEST, a national network of independent truck stop and service centers, has been re-investing in truck drivers’ health and financial security. This year, AMBEST nearly doubled its last year’s donation o... -
Call for Nominations: 2020 Driver of the Year Award
Plover, WI … Women In Trucking Association (WIT) and Walmart are seeking nominations for the inaugural Women In Trucking Female Driver of the Year award. The goal of WIT’s Female Driver of the Year award is to recognize outstanding female profess... -
Carrier Transicold Gift Helps Deliver Perishable Food to Those in Need in Central Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA… The gift of an X4™ Series Model 7300 trailer refrigeration unit from Carrier Transicold is helping the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank fulfill its vision that “No One Should Be Hungry” in the 27-county region it serves. The uni... -
Daimler Trucks North America Inaugurates 10th Parts Distribution Center
GOODYEAR, AZ… Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) recently held a grand opening for its 10th parts distribution center (PDC), launched earlier this fall. Located just outside of Phoenix, the 268,000 square-foot facility stocks more than 10,000 ... -
Manac Trailers Expands And Announces A New Research And Innovation Center
St-Georges, QC… Manac Trailers, one of North America’s largest specialty semi-trailer manufacturers, announces the grand opening of the Manac Research and Innovation Center. This new space of more than 62 000 sq. ft. will be the headquarters for ...
