Magazine / Industry News
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Motor Transport Association of Connecticut receives dividends from Sinclair Risk & Financial Management
WALLINGFORD, CT… Sinclair Risk & Financial Management, one of the largest independent insurance agencies in New England, was proud to present the Motor Transport Association of Connecticut (MTAC) with a dividend check for $494,000 during the MTAC... -
NATSO Foundation Releases Toolkit on How to Combat Human Trafficking - Toolkit Features 50-State Chart of Human Trafficking Awareness Poster Laws
Alexandria, VA… The NATSO Foundation today released a “Combating Human Trafficking” toolkit as a resource for members of the truckstop and travel center industry. The toolkit marks the latest chapter in the NATSO Foundation’s “How Truckst... -
Netradyne Celebrates the Capture and Analysis of over 100M Minutes of Driving Video Data using its Vision-based Driver and Road Safety Platform, Driveri™
Driveri™ Continues to Transform the Commercial Transportation Industry by Gathering Deep Insights into Driving Behavior and Providing Opportunities for Driver Recognition SAN DIEGO, CA… Netradyne, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) technol... -
OTA Salutes Outgoing Road Knights; Nominations Open for 2019-2020 Team
The trucking industry had the opportunity to recognize a special group of professional truck drivers at OTA’s annual Executive Conference in November. The OTA Road Knights are a group of professional drivers that serve as ambassadors for our ind... -
PA Turnpike Commission and PA Council on the Arts Unveil Student-Created Artwork at Cumberland Valley Turnpike Service Plaza
Carlisle, PA… The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) unveiled new artwork, designed and created by students at Big Spring Middle School. This art installation, created through Art Sparks, a partner... -
PGT Trucking Introduces “Excellence In Safety Program”
Aliquippa, PA… PGT Trucking, a premier flatbed carrier located in Western Pennsylvania, recently introduced a new awards program for office employees called “Excellence In Safety Program”. The quarterly award recognizes office personnel nomina... -
Slippery Rock Hosts Touch-A-Truck Event
SLIPPERY ROCK, PA… The Slippery Rock Lions Club hosted their Annual Touch-A-Truck Show at the parking lot of the Giant Eagle.The event attracted many trucks, including the local Slippery Rock firetrucks, police cars and military vehicles.Children a... -
Transport America Announces Second Driver Pay Increase in 2018
Eagan, MN… For the second time in 2018, TransportAmerica, a subsidiary of TFI International Inc. is announcing a pay increase for Solo and Team company drivers, effective October 21, 2018. This pay increase enables Solo over-the-road drivers to ea... -
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 ...