Magazine / Industry News
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Slippery Rock Touch-A-Truck… And They All Had A “Wheelie” Good Time!
The Slippery Rock Lions Club hosted their annual Touch-A-Truck event this past September in the parking lot of the Giant Eagle plaza. Eighteen Wheelers were joined by police and fire vehicles, cable utility trucks, military vehicles, construction tr... -
Thinking Pink: Louisiana Truck Drivers Help Fight Breast Cancer with “Awareness Always” Pink Truck Campaign
CROWLEY, LA… In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, John N. John, a Louisiana-based, family-owned, transportation company that has been in business since 1925, launches “Awareness Always,” a year-long breast cancer awareness campaign ... -
TravelCenters of America Opens TA Express in Baytown, Texas
WESTLAKE, OH…. TravelCenters of America Inc. (TravelCenters) is announcing the opening of a newly-branded TA Express, formerly Oasis Mart, located at 5490 N. Highway 146, near the Port of Houston.Amenities at TA Express Baytown include:•Five di... -
TRP East Liverpool Now Open
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH…. TRP East Liverpool, located at SR 39 at 1563 Pennsylvania Avenue in East Liverpool, Ohio is now open for business. The company is a division of Youngstown Kenworth, which is located in Hubbard, Ohio.TRP East Liverpool carries... -
Volvo Trucks North America Announces Continued Sponsorship of America’s Road Team in 2020
Volvo Trucks announced that it will continue to serve as the exclusive sponsor of the America’s Road Team public outreach program in 2020. Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America, made the announcement today at the American Truckin... -
Vote on Thunder Bay Truck Route Delayed Until Dec
CANADA….Thunder Bay City Council postponed a vote set this week on new revisions to the proposed truck route bylaw – a move OTA continues to raise serious questions about. OTA’s Jonathan Blackham was prepared to address Council and the new spe... -
A.A.C.T. – “We Go The Distance To Get You Back On The Road”
HUBBARD, OH…. A.A.C.T. Mobile Trailer Service offers trailer service for Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. The company will come to you, whether are alongside the road, in your yard or at a truckstop, providing service from bumper to kingpi... -
Arkansas State Chamber Of Commerce Unveils Second Generation “Be Pro Be Proud” Mobile Workshop
LITTLE ROCK, AR… After the success of the Be Pro Be Proud workforce initiative launched in 2016, the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas (ASCC/AIA) today announced an additional Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Worksh... -
Bendix Honors 2019 ATA National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion Award Winner
ELYRIA, OH… Following four days of steep competition among the country’s top professional truck drivers at this year’s American Trucking Associations (ATA) National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC), Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC prou... -
Bestpass Integrates Toll Management and Payment Technology with Thousand Islands Bridge Authority
ALBANY, NY… Bestpass announced that it has integrated its toll management and payment platform with the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority. “By directly connecting our nationwide toll management and payment processing platform with the Thousand I... -
Boyle Transportation – We Deliver Security
BILLERICA, MA… Boyle Transportation from Billerica, Massachusetts is in the business of delivering security for both their customers and Professional Truck Drivers. The company provides high security transportation of critical material for the mil... -
Carrier Transicold Gift Making a Difference for Hungry Families in Southern Nevada
LAS VEGAS, NV… Carrier Transicold’s gift of a Supra® 960 truck refrigeration unit to Three Square Food Bank in Southern Nevada is helping the hunger relief organization in its mission to provide wholesome food to hungry people, while passionatel... -
Chevron Kicks off their “Engineered with Purpose” Campaign with the Launch of the Delo Traveling Technology Lab
SAN RAMON, CA… Chevron Products Company, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., maker of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants announced at the Great American Trucking Show (GATS) their new customer-focused campaign “Engineer... -
Continental Dealer Dash Winners Take Home $29,000 in Prizes
FORT MILL, SC… Continental, one of the largest automotive suppliers and tire manufacturers in the world, held its Dealer Dash for two lucky winners and their guests on June 13-14, 2019. The winners received a trip for two to New York City, where th... -
Daimler Trucks Begins Testing Automated Trucks on Public Roads
Blacksburg / Stuttgart / Portland… Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics are actively developing and testing automated trucks with SAE Level 4 intent technology on public roads. The initial routes are on highways in southwest Virginia, where Torc Roboti... -
Drivewyze Releases eBook: “Secrets Behind the Weigh Station”
DALLAS, TX… Drivewyze, a leader in connected truck solutions and provider of PreClear weigh station bypass service, recently released “Secrets Behind the Weigh Station,” an online eBook that provides fleet managers with a better understanding o... -
Drivewyze Releases eBook: “Secrets Behind the Weigh Station” DALLAS, TX… Drivewyze, a leader in connected truck solutions and provider of PreClear weigh station bypass service, recently released “Secrets Behind the Weigh Station,” an online eBook that provides fleet managers with a better understanding of how weigh stations operate. The 19-page booklet also provides information on how fleets can become better prepared when working with law enforcement. The booklet is available for download off the Drivewyze website: https://fleet.drivewyze.com/ebook-secrets-behind-the-weigh-station-dl/ “Secrets Behind the Weigh Station” provides details on the latest weigh station technologies, such as thermal imaging, automated readers, Weigh in Motion (WIM) sensors, among other tools, and how they help law enforcement officers determine the level of inspection necessary. Another section, “Myths Busted and Questions Answered” helps dispel myths surrounding weigh stations and answers frequently asked questions, such as “how do officers choose which vehicles are inspected?” And, “Do officers have quotas?” “Secrets Behind the Weigh Station” also offers “Tips and Tricks” to help drivers avoid unnecessary detentions and inspections through establishing good relationships with law enforcement officers. “The booklet helps ‘bridge the gap’ between law enforcement officers and fleet managers and their drivers,” said Brian Mofford, Drivewyze vice president of government experience. “Our goal is to instill a deeper-understanding of what really takes place at weigh stations, provide insight and transparency while also providing tips on how to work with law enforcement to ensure a good working relationship. We feel the eBook is a great tutorial, which can help lift the fog as to how weigh stations operate.” To learn more about Drivewyze, visit www.drivewyze.com.
DALLAS, TX… Drivewyze, a leader in connected truck solutions and provider of PreClear weigh station bypass service, recently released “Secrets Behind the Weigh Station,” an online eBook that provides fleet managers with a better understanding o... -
Hunter Truck Named Pennsylvania Dealer of the Year
Butler, PA… John Devlin, President of PTD, announced that Hunter Truck was named the Pennsylvania Truck Dealer of the Year at the annual Pennsylvania Truck Dealers Association meeting in State College, PA.“We are happy to announce that Hunter Tru... -
JLE Industries Continues To Grow
DUNBAR, PA…. Western Pennsylvania based JLE Industries, a flatbed carrier, has been steadily growing for 4 years. The company has hit a milestone of having a 300+ truck fleet. President Evan Pohaski attributes JLE Industries growth to the followin... -
Mawson and Mawson Adds New Tractors To Its Fleet
LANGHORNE, PA…. Mawson and Mawson has upgraded their fleet this year with the addition of 25 new 2019 Freightliners. The trucks are a variety of colors and come equipped with DD15 engines and automatic transmissions. The interiors come in a varie...