Magazine / Industry News
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Trucker Buddy Recognizes Outstanding Driver John Haley
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What I Like About Driving For Smith Transport
ROARING SPRING, PA… Professional Truck Driver Larry Musselman from Wooster, Ohio has been driving for Smith Transport for the past 17 years. This past September Larry and his wife Gina attended the Smith Transport Driver Appreciation event in Roar... -
Women In Trucking Announces its 2018 December Member of the Month
Plover, WI…Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Bonnie Supan as its 2018 December Member of the Month. Bonnie is the Vice President of Finance and Operations for Brenny Transportation, Inc./Brenny Specialized, Inc. in Saint Joseph, Min... -
Youngstown Kenworth Debuts New W990
HUBBARD, OH…. Youngstown Kenworth, located at I-80 exit 234, Hubbard, Ohio, recently hosted an Own The Road Tour event to introduce the new Kenworth W990. A catered lunch was served, chances to win door prizes and customers had the opportunity to... -
A New And EZ Way To Change Oil!
Regular oil changes are an important part of equipment maintenance— but draining the oil can be very messy, and if you’re not careful, you might cross thread the drain hole when reinstalling the plug. Now take the pain out of the drain by using t... -
American Center for Mobility Leads Collaborative Study on CAV Truck Platooning
YPSILANTI TWP., MI… The American Center for Mobility (ACM) has gathered a team of organizations representing defense, academia and the public sector to further research and test automated convoy platooning in a two-year study that will feature bo... -
Artificial Intelligence Leader, Netradyne, Raises $21 Million in Series B Funding Accelerating Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Improving Road and Driver Safety
San Diego, CA… Netradyne, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) technology focusing on driver and fleet safety, has announced $21 million in new Series B funding. Investors in this round include Reliance Industries Limited (through its subsidiar... -
ATA Hails Inclusion of Hair Testing Requirements in Senate-Passed Opioid Bill
Arlington, VA… With the strong support of the American Trucking Associations, the U.S. Senate passed comprehensive legislation aimed at combating the nation’s opioid crisis. The bill, which cleared the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan approval... -
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 1.8% in August
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 1.8% in August after increasing 1.9% in July. In August, the index equaled 112.9 (2015=100), down from 115 in July. J... -
Averitt Express Launches New OJT Diesel Mechanic Program For Veterans And Family
Cookeville, TN… Averitt Express, a Tennessee-based transportation company, has always supported military veterans as they transition to civilian careers and now, the company is excited to announce its new on-the-job training (OJT) diesel mechanic... -
Big O Tires Expands Footprint
Palm Beach Gardens, FL… Big O Tires®, one of North America's largest retail tire franchisors with nearly 450 independently-owned and operated locations, is pleased to recognize the expansion of the brand into North Dakota with its first location i... -
Boyd Bros. Opens New Driving Academy
Clayton, AL… Boyd Bros. Transportation, an Alabama-based flatbed truckload carrier, is excited to announce the opening of its brand new truck driving school - Boyd Driving Academy. The school, which opened October 22, will provide student drivers ... -
Cerni Motors Hosts First Annual Trivista Tech Rodeo
On October 12-13, Cerni Motors in Youngstown, Ohio hosted the first annual Trivista Tech Rodeo. The Tech Rodeo contest began in 2016 at Cerni Motors. All Cerni techs participated a written test and the top four techs were chosen to participate in a h... -
CRST Expedited Inc. Honors 17 Drivers for Safely Driving 1 Million-Plus Miles
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA… CRST Expedited Inc., the largest operating company of CRST International Inc., recently recognized an additional 17 drivers for completing at least 1 million accident-free miles. “I am proud to recognize these 17 men and women... -
CTA Board Unanimously Calls for Expedited ELD Reg Addressing Non-Compliance
The Canadian Trucking Alliance is calling for the government to include third-party certification in the upcoming mandatory electronic logging device (ELD) rule to ensure hours of service monitoring products used in the Canadian market cannot be comp... -
Drivewyze Continues Expansion: Furthers Footprint into Nebraska with Five New Locations for Weigh Station Bypass
DALLAS, TX… Drivewyze® PreClear weigh station bypass has expanded its service into Nebraska, adding three more locations on I-80, and two on Highway 2. These five locations join an existing Drivewyze service site on I-80. All six Nebraska bypass ... -
Ellen Voie Named NASTC’s 2018 Transportation Person of the Year
Plover, WI… The National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC) named Ellen Voie, President and CEO of Women In Trucking Association (WIT) as the 2018 Transportation Person of the Year. The announcement was recently made at the NASTC annua... -
Fleet Advantage 2018 Benchmarking Survey Reveals Fleet Operators Pulse About Rising Fuel, Maintenance, and Electric Trucks
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL… Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing, and lifecycle cost management released today results of its latest annual benchmarking survey taking the pulse of fleet executives on ... -
Jump Starting Power Packs Upgraded with Increased Power and More Features
WESTAMPTON, NJ… Weego announces the launch of its new and improved, innovative Jump Starting Power Packs, Weego 44 and Weego 66. These compact, rugged power packs feature increased power and additional features to ensure that users are never left w... -
KeepTruckin Introduces App Marketplace to Enhance Fleet Performance
SAN FRANCISCO, CA… KeepTruckin, the #1 fleet management platform, today announced the launch of the KeepTruckin App Marketplace. Working seamlessly with KeepTruckin’s portfolio of solutions - the KeepTruckin Electronic Logging Device (ELD), Smart...