Magazine / Industry News
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ATHS Awards Three 2023 Academic Scholarships
KANSAS CITY, MO… The American Truck Historical Society announced its two George Schroyer Memorial Scholarship recipients and the Cummins Scholarship recipient at its ATHS Awards Banquet in June. Congratulations to the following: * Nathan Doll (... -
AutoZone Driver Wayne Hayes Is CVSA’s 2023 International Driver Excellence Award Winner
Washington, DC… The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is pleased to announce that professional driver Henry “Wayne” Hayes, with AutoZone, has been named this year’s International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA) winner. Hayes has driv... -
Safety Systems - Helpful Tools Or Nanny Cams?
Many drivers question their companies when they start to install cameras in their trucks. They feel it is an invasion of privacy, that the company doesn’t trust them to operate their vehicle safely, or that the company wants to watch their every mo... -
Daimler Truck North America Opens Redistribution Center to Expand Parts Distribution Network
Whitestown, IN… Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) celebrated the grand opening of its new Redistribution Center (RDC) in Whitestown, Indiana. Spanning over 605,000 square feet, this build-to-suit facility will replenish DTNA’s ten Parts Distribu... -
“Happer”
WEST MIDDLESEX, PA…. “Happer” is a 1996 Kenworth W900L owned by Jones Performance Products, premier manufacturer of stock and custom semi-truck hoods. “Happer” is affectionately named after V.C. “Hap” Jones, who founded Jones Performa... -
Progressive Insurance® Awards $250,000 to Black Entrepreneurs Through Driving Small Business Forward Grant Program
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OH… Progressive Insurance® , the leading commercial auto insurer in the United States, has announced the 10 recipients of its 2023 Driving Small Business Forward grant with Hello Alice in support of Black entrepreneurs. Eac... -
Rush Enterprises Announces Limited-Edition Pink Mudflaps And Monetary Donation In Support Of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
San Antonio, TX… Rush Enterprises, Inc., which operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, is offering limited-edition pink mudflaps to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The pink mudflaps, w... -
TravelCenters of America Welcomes Debi Boffa as New Chief Executive Officer
WESTLAKE, OH… TravelCenters of America Inc. is pleased to announce that Debi Boffa will begin her tenure as Chief Executive Officer effective September 1, 2023. Ms. Boffa was appointed TA’s CEO-Designate in May 2023 upon the acquisition of TA b... -
Motor Truck Equipment Company Celebrates 90 Years of Service
CARLISLE, PA…. Motor Truck Equipment Company, headquartered In Carlisle, Pennsylvania is celebrating their 90th Anniversary. Founded in 1933 by John “Jack” Eldridge and Fred Lloyd, Motor Truck Equipment sold wheels, rims, brake drums, and acc... -
Optimus Prime Rises Up Against Bullies
STONEBORO, PA… A very special visitor rolled into The Great Stoneboro Fair this past Labor Day weekend! The fair is a family tradition in Western Pennsylvania since 1867. This year Jason McCurdy, a board director at the Great Stoneboro Fair wan... -
Trucker Amanda Carr Named Highway Angel for Extinguishing Fire During Early Morning Truck Crash
ALEXANDRIA, VA… The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named truck driver Amanda Carr from Brady, TX, a Highway Angel for stopping to extinguish a truck fire after an early morning crash. Carr drives for Skelton Truck Lines out of Winchester,... -
From The Chaplain’s Desk
As God’s people proceed toward the Kingdom of God, there is a road they must travel—an elevated Road—a highway—that leads to that destination. No other road can take them to the Kingdom of God. The Bible speaks often about this highway. With ... -
Bologna & Cheese
They were trying to impress him. The shrimp cocktail was perfectly chilled. The cocktail sauce was the exact right blend of Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, lemon juice, and horseradish. The Cobb salad was a flawless mix of romaine and iceberg le... -
Carrier Transicold Expands Line of Solar Charging Systems, Boosts Power Delivery
Athens, GA… Carrier Transicold has enhanced its platform of solar charging systems for transport refrigeration unit (TRU) batteries with a wider array of choices and greater power delivery for faster charging. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrie... -
Fleet Air Filter -The Last Air Filter You Will Ever Need
Located in Theodore, Alabama, Fleet Air Filters was invented to provide a high flow air filter. This company began with supplying high performance air filters to the dirt racing industry. As a result of this, in 2005, the idea of creating a high-flow... -
Hunter Truck Buffalo Celebrates 15 Years
This past June, our Hunter Truck- Buffalo location celebrated their 15th anniversary! The event featured a truck show made up of Peterbilts all owned by customers of Hunter Truck Buffalo. We also had vendors, parts specials, demos, giveaways, great f... -
Kenworth Donates T680 Signature Edition Anniversary Truck as 2023 “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” Award
KIRKLAND, WA… Kenworth, FASTPORT and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative are again partnering in the search for America’s top rookie military veteran driver who made the successful transition to the trucking ... -
Peterbilt Legendary Model 589 Now Available for Order - Production Begins January 2024
Denton, TX… Peterbilt has announced the Model 589 is now available for customer orders. The Model 589 was introduced in May and is the legendary successor to the iconic Model 389. “Anticipation for this truck is running high,” commented Jake Mo... -
PGT Trucking Implements the Industry’s First Dedicated Route Using Class 8 Zero-Emissions Equipment for Steel Dynamics
Pittsburgh, PA… PGT Trucking, Inc., a leader in flatbed transportation, is excited to announce that they are the first in the flatbed industry to provide dedicated transportation services using a Class 8 zero-emissions truck to Steel Dynamics, one ... -
Trucking Cares Foundation Donates $25,000 to Voice for Awareness
Washington, DC… Trucking Cares Foundation, the trucking industry’s charitable arm, donated $25,000 to Voices for Awareness, a national organization aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of illicit fentanyl in the United States. “TCF is plea...