Magazine / Industry News
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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... -
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...