Magazine / Industry News
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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... -
NATSO Releases Industry Guide Addressing Top Industry Questions
Alexandria, VA… NATSO, representing America's travel plazas and truckstops, released a detailed industry guide answering the top questions about the travel center industry. Industry knowledge can improve business performance and help operators driv... -
Old Trapper Beef Jerky Caters to Consumer Demand for Healthier and Protein-Rich Snack Options
Forest Grove, OR… Much has changed over the last 50 years, but Old Trapper Smoked Products has stayed true to the same values it held when it opened its doors in 1969. Backed by a steadfast commitment to providing the “real deal” in jerky snack... -
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Wins 2019 Toll Excellence Award for Technology Helping Traffic Flow and Travel Times
WASHINGTON, DC… The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) announced the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has been awarded the 2019 Toll Excellence Award for Technology for the development of a suite of web based application,... -
Rand McNally Adds New 2-in-1 Headphones to its ClearDryve® line
DALLAS, TX… One year after launching its acclaimed 2-in-1 ClearDryve® 200 headset/headphones for professional drivers, Rand McNally today debuted a smaller, lighter-weight model with additional features.The ClearDryve® 180 – which converts from... -
Rand McNally Releases Updated Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas Line
CHICAGO… The 2020 edition of the Rand McNally’s Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas,.available in paperback, and a version with laminated pages and a spiral binding, is now available for sale. The atlases are available at travel centers, in bookstores a... -
Shamrock Utility Trailer Marks 30th Year
NEW STANTON, PA…. Shamrock Utility Trailer celebrated their 30th Anniversary on August 23rd with an Open house at their New Stanton, Pennsylvania dealership. Customers enjoyed a catered lunch, vendors and raffles for prizes.Shamrock Utility Traile... -
Smith Transport Donates Tractor-Trailer To CPI
PLEASANT GAP, PA…. Smith Transport donated a tractor-trailer to the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology in a presentation held on August 23rd at their Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania training facility. Smith Transport Founder and C... -
Top Four Finalists Named as Search For Top Rookie Military Veteran Truck Driver Narrows
DALLAS, TX… Kenworth has teamed with the FASTPORT Trucking Track Mentoring Program and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring our Heroes Program to find America’s top rookie military veteran, who has made the successful transition fro...