Magazine / Industry News
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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... -
Mercer Transportation Named a 2019 Top 100 Trucking Company by Inbound Logistics
LOUISVILLE, KY… Mercer Transportation, a leading transporter of general commodities, offering flatbed, step deck and dry van services, specializing in iron, steel, pipe, machinery, building materials, glass and military freight, has been selected a... -
"Nebraskas Benjamin Schropfer is Grand Champion at CVSAs North American Inspectors Championship"
Pittsburgh, PA… After a week of in-depth training and intense competition, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is pleased to announce that Sgt. Benjamin Schropfer with the Nebraska State Patrol earned the 2019 Jimmy K. Ammons Grand Champi... -
Peterbilt Pride and Class Parade Raises More Than $20,000 for United Way
DENTON, RX… Peterbilt Motors Company announced it raised more than $20,000 in donations at its fourth annual Pride and Class Parade in the downtown Denton square as part of the annual United Way Denton County campaign. The parade was held on Friday... -
R&J Trucking Hosts Driver Appreciation Picnic
BOARDMAN, OH…. R&J Trucking hosted a catered picnic on Friday, September 27th for their drivers and employees at their Boardman, Ohio terminal. Attendees enjoyed authentic Italian cuisine, which was catered by Casses’es MVR Restaurant, Everyone ... -
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...