Magazine / Industry News
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Seven Oaks Capital Associates LLC
BATON ROUGE, LA…. Sometimes you just need to get your money right now – that is why Seven Oaks Capital Associates LLC was founded in 1997. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana based company specializes in factoring for owner-operators, fleets, andbrokers.... -
St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Hits $3 Million Milestone in Providing Assistance to Over-the-Road Semi-Truck Drivers and Their Families in Need
KNOXVILLE, TN… The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) announced that it has hit a milestone since the nonprofit’s inception in 2008 and has given $3 million in financial assistance on behalf of over-the-road semi-truck drivers and their ... -
Trinity Logistics, a Burris Logistics Company, Revisits History for Modern Rebrand
Seaford, DE… Trinity Logistics, a Top 20 third-party logistics company, recently unveiled its rebranding to reflect its growth into an innovative and agile company, part of Burris Logistics. The company, acquired by Milford, Del. Burris Logistics ... -
TRP Opens In Allentown
Allentown, PA…. Kenworth of Pennsylvania has opened a TRP Truck and Trailer Parts Store in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The new TRP Store is located at 1249 North Quebec Street, about 1 1/2 miles from the Airport Road Exit off of US 22.TRP-Allentown... -
Trucking Industry Recognizes Congressional Champions in Fight Against Human Trafficking: Eight Members Of Congress Are Recognized With 2020 Hero Award From Trucking Cares Foundation
Washington, DC… The Trucking Cares Foundation—the charitable arm of American Trucking Associations— recently recognized eight members of Congress for their outstanding efforts to combat human trafficking. The Foundation presented a bipartisan g... -
Utah Carrier Builds Breast Cancer Awareness Memorial Truck
LEHI, UT…. Trinity X-Press, a Lehi, Utah based flatbed and dry van carrier, has added a Breast Cancer Awareness and Memorial Truck to their 17 truck fleet. Owners Kelly and Lisa Savage and their employees have all lost loved ones to breast cancer.... -
Volvo Trucks Presents Heavy-Duty Electric Concept Trucks For Construction Operations And Regional Transport
How can the environmental and climate impact of heavy goods traffic be reduced while the demand for transport continues to increase? Volvo Trucks, having recently started sales of electric trucks for urban transport, believes that electrification can... -
Webasto Announces Modular Battery System, Thermal Management and Charging Solutions
Fenton, MI… Webasto, one of the top 100 global automotive suppliers, continues to stake a claim in the rapidly expanding e-mobility segment of the commercial vehicle and automotive marketplace. The company exhibited elements of a new modular batter... -
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...
