Magazine / Industry News
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Kenworth T680 Returns to Chillicothe Plant with U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
CHILLICOTHE, OH… A Kenworth T680, assembled by employees at Kenworth’s manufacturing plant in Chillicothe, Ohio recently returned with special cargo – the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. The T680, operated by Lynden drivers John Schank and ... -
In Memory of Samuel Boyd Brittell 1952 -2024
Professional Truck Driver Samuel (Sam) Brittell went to his Heavenly home on November 25, 2024, at Lake District Hospital in Lakeview, Oregon after a serious illness. In 1953 the Brittell family traveled to Zambia, Africa as missionaries. Sam loved t... -
Sheetz Grand Opening in North Dinwiddie, Virginia
NORTH DINWIDDIE, VA… Sheetz, a major Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain, officially opened its new store located at 6101 Beck Chappell Drive, North Dinwiddie, VA 23803 in December. The grand opening festivities begun outside the sto... -
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 ... -
Peterbilt Recognized as Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation
Denton, TX… Peterbilt is proud to announce its recognition as a 2024 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by the Women In Trucking (WIT) Association, marking another consecutive year of receiving this esteemed honor. Peterbilt is als... -
Sheetz Holds Grand Opening in Marmet, West Virginia
Altoona, PA… On Thursday, December 12, Sheetz, a major Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain, officially opened its new store located at 10401 MacCorkle Ave. in Marmet, WV 25315. The grand opening festivities included multiple prizes awar... -
12 Months of Stunning Rigs: The 2025 Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® Calendar is Here!
Roll into 2025 with the ultimate gift for truck enthusiasts! The 2025 Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® Calendar features 12 stunning rigs and the inspiring drivers behind them, captured at the 42nd Annual Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® event in Fort Worth,... -
Truck Parking Club Hits 1000 Locations In 46 States
Chattanooga, TN… I am very excited to announce that Truck Parking Club has added our 1000th Property Member location. We now have truck parking locations in 46 states with 24,000 spaces! When I started this company two years ago, I had no idea the ... -
“Live With Purpose” - Remembering And Honoring Our Nation’s Veterans
CLINTONVILLE, PA…. Professional Truck Driver Chuck Andrews, Owner-Operator of Harry Ball Trucking of Cleveland, Ohio and his “co-driver” dog, Lucy, aka Fluffy rolled into the parking lot of Kenworth of Pennsylvania Clintonville during a mini sn... -
We Are Here For You
For decades, we’ve expected men to appear strong. In advertising and popular media, the alpha male or “man’s man” is strong, silent, self-reliant, doesn’t express emotions, mocks those who do, and only receives comfort in a woman’s arms o... -
Bendix Tech Tips: Get Ready For Winter Weather Now
AVON, OH… Fall has officially arrived in North America, which means temperature swings, cooler weather, and wintry conditions aren’t far behind. Now is the ideal time for fleets and truck drivers to prepare vehicles for what’s to come: This e... -
OOIDA Statement on Election
The following is a statement from Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association president Todd Spencer regarding the election results. "OOIDA and the 150,000 small business truckers we represent congratulate Donald Trump and J.D. Vance on their reso... -
Open Roads Ahead: PA Turnpike Open Road Tolling Conversion Enhances Commercial Driver Safety, Convenience
For the last 85 years, the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s been counted on to connect Pennsylvania communities and the East Coast freight corridors powering economic growth. That legacy -- now 565-plus miles of paved, predictable roadway linking Ohio, New ... -
Peterbilt Introduces New Infotainment Center with Support for Apple CarPlay® Delivering an Enhanced Driving Experience
Denton, TX… Peterbilt is pleased to announce the availability of its new infotainment center with support for Apple CarPlay, continuing its commitment to providing the most innovative in-cab technologies for a superior driving experience. Optional ... -
Peterbilt Sponsors American Trucking Associations’ Trucking U for Second Consecutive Year, Investing in Trucking Leaders of Tomorrow
Denton, TX... Peterbilt is proud to announce its continued sponsorship of the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Trucking U program, an educational initiative designed to empower the next generation of leaders through a deep understanding of the... -
Prime’s Dee Sova Honored with Trucking Cares Foundation’s John Lex Premier Achievement Award
Nashville, TN… The American Trucking Associations’ Trucking Cares Foundation recognized Dee Sova, a professional truck driver with Prime Inc., with the 2024 Trucking Cares Foundation’s John Lex Premier Achievement Award. “Dee is the real deal... -
Volvo Trucks Achieves Electromobility Milestone with 570+ Battery-Electric Trucks Delivered, Logging Over Eight Million Zero-Tailpipe-Emission Miles
Volvo Trucks North America leads the market in deployment of Class 8 battery-electric trucks, with more than 570 Volvo VNR Electric trucks in customer operations since commercial orders began in December 2020. Collectively, these trucks have logged o... -
Volvo Trucks Redefines the Trucking Industry in North America with Start of Series Production of the All-New Volvo VNL
Volvo Trucks North America has officially started series production of the all-new Volvo VNL — a completely reimagined Class 8 truck with sleek aerodynamics and striking visual details, set to redefine the industry standards in heavy-duty trucking.... -
Fyda Freightliner Celebrates 70 Years!
Columbus, OH… This year marks a monumental milestone for Fyda Freightliner as the family-owned and operated business celebrates its 70th anniversary. Since opening its doors in 1954, Fyda Freightliner has grown from a single location to a network o... -
Kenworth T680 Featuring Special Design Transported U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington D.C. for 11th Year
TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST, AK... Kenworth provided a T680, adorned with a newly installed graphics wrap, to transport the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Tongass National Forest in Alaska to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building. The U...