Magazine / Industry News
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Jacobs Launches Brake For Hino Motors’ First US Class 8 Truck
BLOOMFIELD, CT… Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, announces the launch of a compression release engine brake for the all-new 2020 Hino XL ... -
Kenworth is Exclusive Truck OEM Sponsor of PKY Truck Beauty Championship at 2019 MATS
KIRKLAND, WA… Kenworth announced that the company is the exclusive truck OEM sponsor for the 28th PKY Truck Beauty Championship March 28-30 at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky. The beauty contest is named in memory of Paul K.... -
Kinedyne Introduces Ergonomically Advanced EASE-Z Winch Bars
BRANCHBURG, NJ… Kinedyne LLC, a world-leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of cargo control technologies, including cargo securement, capacity and access solutions for the transportation industry, announced the formal introduction of its ... -
Peterbilt Recognizes Top Performing Dealers of 2018
SAN DIEGO, CA… Peterbilt Motors Company honored its top performing dealers with various awards at the 2019 Peterbilt Dealer Meeting. Dealers awarded for top performance in specific categories include: • Red Oval Dealer of the Year; Hunter Pete... -
Pilot Flying J Gives Back With Donation To Trucker Buddy International To Further Classroom Outreach
Birmingham, AL… Trucker Buddy International today announced an impactful gift from Pilot Flying J to support its mission to educate students around the nation on the value of the trucking industry. The donation was awarded as part of Pilot Flying J... -
Shell Rotella® HD Grease Premium Heavy-Duty Grease
Rotella® HD Grease is a premium multi-purpose grease for on and off-road vehicle applications with the versatility for industrial equipment use. It contains our latest performance additives to provide excellent high temperature oxidation performanc... -
"Shurholds Moldaway Cleans The Natural Way"
Keeping a vehicle spot-free is a constant battle, with many owners resorting to harsh, toxic chemicals and lots of elbow grease. Moldaway from Shurhold Industries is different. It's an oxygenated cleaner that's effective on a wide range of surfaces ... -
TCA Highway Angels
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The Best of the Best Announced by TCA and CarriersEdge
Alexandria, Virginia and Markham, Ontario… With a record number of nominees and finalists, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge are proud to announce the 2019 Best Fleets to Drive For. “When it comes to working with dri... -
Truckers Against Trafficking Reveals “Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, DC… – In coordination with National Human Trafficking Awareness month, Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) unveiled its 2019 Everyday Heroes Kenworth T680, at a press conference held recently at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. ... -
Volvo Trucks to Offer Versatile Workstation for VNL 740, 760 and VNX 740 Models
Volvo Trucks adds an ergonomically advanced workstation to its VNL 760, 740 and VNX 740 models, providing a flexible living environment for thousands of drivers who make their homes on the road. Designed to improve driver productivity, comfort and o... -
1st Annual Gear Jammer Magazine Truck Show
The year of 2018 was a big year for the fellow trucking magazine Gear Jammer Magazine. On July 8th, 2018 we at Gear Jammer Magazine held our 1st Annual Truck Show. After going to truck shows for so many years we tried to pull ideas from other shows a... -
ATSSA Launches “Guardrails Save Lives” Campaign Highlighting Lifesaving Benefits Of Guardrail And Median Barriers
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BENDIX ROLLING OUT NEW ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY TRAINING COURSES FOR 2019
ELYRIA, OH… To help fleets, technicians, and owner-operators keep pace with today’s ever-advancing truck technologies, Bendix (Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC) has doubled its technical training force... -
Bendix Tech Tips: Bumper-To-Bumper Winter Preparation – Top 12 Tips To Be Ready For Cold Weather
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BestDrive Celebrates Grand Opening of Commercial Tire Centers in Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas, and Idaho
FORT MILL, SC… BestDrive, LLC, a commercial tire dealer and retreader focusing on Continental tire offerings, celebrated the opening of four locations in the second half of 2018, including its first store in Oklahoma. Established in 2010, BestDrive... -
CEO Succession Announced for Schneider National, Inc.
GREEN BAY, WI… Schneider National, Inc. a premier provider of trucking, intermodal and logistics services, announced today that Chris Lofgren will retire as president and chief executive officer following the company’s Annual Meeting of Sharehold... -
CVSA Supports the Fight to End Human Trafficking
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D&W Diesel Educates Industry with Exhaust Aftertreatment Seminars
Auburn, NY… D&W Diesel, Inc. is taking their Exhaust Aftertreatment Seminars on the road. After a successful string of seminars around the Northeast earlier this year, D&W is continuing to train the industry on this explosive market. Exhaust afte... -
EPA Announces $1.5 Million in Funding for Four-State Region to Reduce Emissions from Diesel Engines
Lenexa, KS… The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $1.5 million grant funding in EPA Region 7 to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the region’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. EPA a...