Magazine / Industry News
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Winter Operations - Hydraulic Lock In Cold Weather
Hydraulic lock is often overlooked when starting diesels in cold weather. Equipment designed with the hydraulic pump direct connected/coupled to the engine will turn over less easily and at a slower RPM because of the increased drag from the cold oil... -
Wreaths Across America Advances its Mission To Normandy
Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces that it has been granted permission by the French authorities, on the basis of phytosanitary guarantees provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to place 9,387 Maine-made, balsam veterans�... -
2018 Capitol Tree Tour
Sweet Home, OR… This year, the Willamette National Forest, in partnership with nonprofit organization Choose Outdoors and Travel Oregon, will bring the 2018 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, also known as "The People's Tree," to more than 25 communities... -
2018 Truck Driver Appreciation Events
CAPTIONS: R&J Trucking’s Boardman, Ohio terminal served a catered lunch from MVR Club of Youngstown to their Professional Truck Drivers. John Brown Trucking’s Portersville, PA terminal served a delicious lunch of beans and pasta and macaroni sala... -
Big G Express Announces Pay Raise And New Mileage Program For Drivers
Shelbyville, TN… Big G Express, Inc., one of the nation’s leading truckload carriers, recently announced big changes to its driver pay. The employee-owned company plans to roll out a 2 cents per mile pay increase as well as switch to a PC*Miler ... -
Big O Tires Recognizes Franchisees of the Year
Palm Beach Gardens, FL… Big O Tires®, one of North America's largest retail tire franchisors with nearly 450 stores in 23 states, is proud to recognize the 2017 Franchisees of the Year. •Brian and Chad Cunningham, multi-store owners in Colorado... -
BlueParrott Introduces the World’s First 100% Voice-Controlled Headset
LOWELL, MA and DALLAS, TX… BlueParrott, a leader in wireless headset technology, introduces the B550-XT, the world’s first 100 percent voice-controlled* over the-head headset to be IP54 rated, today at the Great American Trucking Show (GATS 2018... -
By Pam Pollock, Editor I attended the Carlisle Truck Nationals this past August and saw many trucks adorned with beautiful murals honoring our Military Veterans and POW/MIA Soldiers. Viewing these wonderful tributes to our brave men and women who served or are presently serving in the Armed Forces of our Military made my heart soar. Veterans Day is November 11th and I felt it was only fitting to showcase these trucks in this month’s issue of Movin’ Out. Thanks to our Veterans – and also to U.S. Xpress and the other trucking companies who honored the Veterans. • ALL photos by Pam Pollock -
I attended the Carlisle Truck Nationals this past August and saw many trucks adorned with beautiful murals honoring our Military Veterans and POW/MIA Soldiers.Viewing these wonderful tributes to our brave men and women who served or are presently ser... -
By Pam Pollock, Editor I attended the Carlisle Truck Nationals this past August and saw many trucks adorned with beautiful murals honoring our Military Veterans and POW/MIA Soldiers. Viewing these wonderful tributes to our brave men and women who served or are presently serving in the Armed Forces of our Military made my heart soar. Veterans Day is November 11th and I felt it was only fitting to showcase these trucks in this month’s issue of Movin’ Out. Thanks to our Veterans – and also to U.S. Xpress and the other trucking companies who honored the Veterans. • ALL photos by Pam Pollock -
I attended the Carlisle Truck Nationals this past August and saw many trucks adorned with beautiful murals honoring our Military Veterans and POW/MIA Soldiers. Viewing these wonderful tributes to our brave men and women who served or are presently se... -
Carrier Transicold’s ComfortPro® Electric APU Now Available
ATHENS, GA… The new ComfortPro® electric auxiliary power unit (APU) from Carrier Transicold provides quiet, emissions-free truck cab cooling while delivering one of the longest run-times in a battery-powered APU. The ComfortPro electric APU is pow... -
Cooper® TBR Tires Selected as Original Equipment on Blue Bird School Buses
FINDLAY, OH… Cooper Tire announced that its Cooper® brand truck and bus radial (TBR) tires have been selected as standard on Blue Bird school buses. “We are very pleased to be selected by Blue Bird as original equipment on their high quality s... -
Exciting News On Pay, Equipment & Future At Super Service - Now Owned By J&R Schugel, Carrier Announces Sweeping Improvements
Somerset, KY… Super Service LLC, a regional and dedicated full truckload carrier recently purchased by J&R Schugel Trucking, Inc., has made extraordinary advances this year in areas most important to its driving force. Just announced is a new si... -
FedEx Freight’s Phillip Pinter Wins 2018 TMCSuperTech Grand Championship
Orlando, FL… American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council announced that Phillip Pinter, a technician with FedEx Freight from Ida, Michigan, was named the 2018 National Technician Skills Competition – TMC SuperTech – Gr... -
Finalists for 2018 Influential Woman in Trucking Award Announced
Plover, WI… Women In Trucking Association (WIT) and Freightliner Trucks announced three finalists for the 2018 Influential Woman in Trucking award. This is the eighth year for the award which was developed in 2010 as a way to honor female leaders a... -
FMCSA Deputy Administrator to Speak at Women In Trucking Accelerate! Conference
Plover, WI… The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has confirmed that deputy administrator Cathy Gautreaux of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will discuss the safety mission, how that mission is carried out, and the agency�... -
Kenworth Mid Atlantic – Baltimore Joins Kenworth Dealer Network
ROSEDALE, MD… Kenworth Mid Atlantic – Baltimore recently became the newest addition to Kenworth’s dealer network of more than 400 locations in the United States and Canada with its recent opening through a partnership between Tri-State Kenworth... -
Kenworth’s Ground Support is Crucial for PJ Helicopters
RED BLUFF, CA… When an emergency strikes, it’s all hands-on deck for Northern California-based helicopter lift service fleet, PJ Helicopters. Often utilized as a first response team, the helicopter company relies on its equipment to be ready to g... -
Leavitt’s Freight Service Merges with Central Oregon Truck Company
REDMOND, OR… Leavitt’s Freight Service, a specialty carrier of utility poles and engineered wood products, announced that it has merged with Central Oregon Truck Company (COTC), a member of the Daseke family of flatbed and specialized carriers. ... -
Meritor® Announces Hydraulic Option for all ELSA® Disc Brakes
TROY, MI… Meritor, Inc. announced that optional hydraulic actuation is available on all ELSA® disc brakes for applications requiring hydraulic disc brake variants. Built with a modular design, the mechanical, pneumatically operated brake housing... -
Michelin Celebrates the Spirit of Exploration and Travel with Nationwide Rock-Painting Contest
GREENVILLE, SC… In the early days of motoring, Edouard and Andre Michelin introduced the famed Michelin Guide to encourage people to drive their automobiles farther and more frequently. They encouraged people to explore and sightsee as they travele...