Magazine / Industry News
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2019 Snow Shoe Truck Show
One of the last truck shows for the fall season was held at the Snow Shoe Fairgrounds in Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania. The fairgrounds was also host to a very large Antique Car Show and food vendors offering tasty wares for sale. (The maple bacon-on-a-s... -
40-Year Driving Veteran Wins 2019 Driver of the Year Award
Toronto, Canada… Double D Transport president Ron Eadie says Winston Goold, his longest serving driver, is a problem for his company. A good problem, that is – in the sense that all his customers want Winston to deliver to them. “Our customers... -
Bendix Tech Tips: Dash Valves, Pop Pressures, And Regulations
ELYRIA, OH… Call them the questions that keep “popping” up over the years: What are the regulations for dash valve trip pressures, and how can fleets and owner-operators stay compliant and safe?This installment of the Bendix Tech Tips Series wi... -
Drivewyze Now Offers Weigh Station Bypass Service in Oregon
DALLAS, TX… Truck fleets and operators using Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass service will now receive bypasses at 10 locations in Oregon. The new Drivewyze sites are located in Woodburn (north and southbound), Booth Ranch (north and southb... -
Everblades Heated Wiper Blades!!
ATLANTIC MINE, MI…. Wouldn’t it be nice, when you walk out to your truck to clean off the snow some frosty morning, that you could flip a switch and defrost your wiper blades? Better yet, imagine driving in a blinding snowstorm and not having to... -
In Memoriam of Jamey D. Smith
Jamey D. “Jim” Smith died unexpectedly on October 28, 2019. He was 60 years old.Jamey was a Professional Truck Driver for all of his life and worked for Smith Transport since the company’s inception in 1983. Jamey was born in Roaring Spring, ... -
Kenworth W990 Features Special Design for 55th U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour - Wilbanks Trucking Services To Carry “The People’s Tree” To Community Celebrations en route to Washington, D.C.
KIRKLAND, WA… A special Kenworth W990, sporting a dynamic graphics wrap, will transport the 55th U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Nov. 6 tree-cutting ceremony in Carson National Forest in New Mexico to the tree-lighting ceremony in early Decem... -
Meritor Announces North America’s Lightest-Weight Trailer Suspension
Meritor, Inc. announced the introduction of the MTA-Tec6™ suspension, the market's lightest trailer suspension offering up to 23,000-pound capacity for tankers, flatbeds and other demanding vocational applications. "We built the MTA-Tec6 suspension... -
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, ...
