Magazine / Industry News
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P.I. & I. Motor Express Opens New Career and Development Center
MASURY, OH…. P.I. & I. Motor Express recently opened a brand new Career and Development Center at their Masury, Ohio headquarters. The center is used for the training and orientation of new drivers joining the company as well be used for all the c... -
PACCAR Parts Honored with 2019 “Top Company for Women to Work For” Recognition
RENTON, WA… PACCAR Parts was recognized as a 2019 “Top Company for Women to Work For” by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT).The company was honored during the “Top Companies” recognition program at the WIT annual Accelerate! Conference... -
Protecting DEF from Extreme Cold and Other Conditions Can Keep Your Truck Running Smoothly
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the winter of 2019-2020 will be filled with bitterly cold weather in the eastern parts of the Rockies and east to the Appalachians. The Northeast should also experience very cold temperatures as well. For those th... -
Schneider Honored With General Mills’ Platinum Dry Carrier of the Year Award
GREEN BAY, WI… Schneider is renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences. General Mills, a leading global food company, has recognized this outstanding performance by honoring Schneider with the company’s Platinum D... -
Students Challenged to Design the Vocational Truck of the Future
PORTLAND, OR… A plow that inhales snow and turns it into vapor rather than pushing it aside. A crane truck with an electro-translucent roof that goes from solid to clear at the push of a button for better visibility. A diesel engine that slides ou... -
TransAm Honored With 2019 Smartway Excellence Award
Olathe, KS… The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently honored TransAm Trucking with a prestigious SmartWay® Excellence Award. This award is given annually to companies identified as industry leaders in freight supply chain environm... -
TRP East Liverpool Hosts Open House
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH…TRP Truck Parts Distributors held an Open House on Friday, October 25th to introduce their customers to their newly opened facilities in East Liverpool, Ohio.There was food and refreshments for attendees as well as door prizes. ... -
Truck-Lite Releases Heated 5x7 Led Headlights
AUBURN HILLS, MI… Truck-Lite Co., LLC, a worldwide leader in LED lighting, telematics, engine protection, safety and visibility systems, has added heated 5”x7” rectangular LED headlights to its LED forward lighting product line.Truck-Lite intro... -
Volvo Trucks’ New VNR 660 Model Offers Lighter-Weight, Shorter-Length Solutions for Regional-Haul Customers with a new High-Roof Sleeper for Added Space and Comfort
Volvo Trucks North America introduces the new Volvo VNR 660 truck model, expanding its offerings for regional-haul applications with specs related to length, weight and driver comfort. The new VNR 660 will be available for order in the first quarter ... -
Why Use Universal Preheaters™?
The Real Winter Benefits of the Universal Engine Oil Preheaters™: HOT LUBE OIL On Start Up. COLD OIL USES EXPENSIVE HORSEPOWER. Diesel, gasoline and LPG fueled engines are designed to extract useable horsepower from the fuel used to operate them. ... -
Women In Trucking Announces its 2019 November Member of the Month
Plover, WI… Women In Trucking (WIT) has announced Hannah Cannington as its November 2019 Member of the Month. Cannington is the Branch Manager for the Alabama Motor Express, Inc (AMX) Logistics office in Savannah, Georgia. As a rising star in the s... -
Bridgestone Introduces EPA SmartWay-Verified and CARB-Compliant Firestone Trailer Tire
NASHVILLE, TN… Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) announced the launch of the all-new Firestone FT492 trailer tire, offering fleets a fuel-efficient, SmartWay®-verified tire backed by the dependable Firestone brand. Available in five sizes, ... -
Cooper Tire Announces New Roadmaster Steer Tire
FINDLAY, OH… Cooper Tire’s Roadmaster brand has a new tire in its commercial long-haul lineup – the Roadmaster RM832 EM™ steer tire. The new tire is SmartWay verified and blends excellent fuel efficiency with long miles to removal due to 18/3... -
In Memory of Nicole
PITTSBURGH, PA… Nicole Gould passed away in 2014 at the age of 31 from complications due to Type 1 Diabetes. Each year in honor of her memory, and in order to help make a difference, Nicole’s family and friends participated in the JDRF One Walk.... -
In Memory of Professional Truck Driver Scott Rice
Scott R. Rice of Osceola, New York passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the age of 49. Scott was a Professional Truck driver for over 25 years and trucking was his entire career. Scott had been friends with Dave Bicek for many... -
Janelle Grapes Takes The Wheel of Smith Transport’s New Women In Trucking Themed Truck
ROARING SPRING, PA... Smith Transport is pleased to announce the newest addition to their fleet, the Women In Trucking themed truck that is dedicated to the ‘Women that Opened the Doors to Trucking’. Janelle Grapes is the driver of the truck. ... -
Jones Motor Co., Inc. Celebrates 125th Anniversary
On September 28, 2019 in York, PA, hundreds celebrated a trucking industry milestone. This year Jones Motor Co, Inc., a member of the TII Family of Companies, celebrated its 125th Anniversary. Jones Motor, based in Limerick, PA, traces its roots t... -
Kuhnle Brothers Remodel Corporate Offices
NEWBURGH, OH…. Kuhnle Brothers, a bulk hauler based in Newburgh, Ohio recently remodeled their corporate offices, providing a modernized and more efficient corporate office and central dispatch.The company has been family owned and operated since 1... -
Love’s Donates Record $3.75 Million During Its 20th Annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Campaign
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, the nation’s industry-leading travel stop network, and its customers raised more than $3.75 million for sick and injured children through its five-week store campaign to raise funds for ... -
Marvin Strange Joins Southern Pines Trucking as Executive Vice President, Cryogenic & Tanker Division
Aliquippa, PA… Southern Pines Trucking, www.spinestrucking.com, a leader in the specialized transportation industry, announces the addition of Marvin Strange to their Leadership Group as Executive Vice President, Cryogenic & Tanker Division.“In h...
