Magazine / Industry News
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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... -
Mid-America Transportation Projects Win Big in National Competition
TRAVERSE CITY, MI… Eight outstanding transportation projects from five mid-America states were honored today in the fourth and final regional America’s Transportation Awards competition. The projects were recognized for major achievements, includ... -
Mike Yadon Receives Trucking Federation’s Prestigious Halladay Award
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations announced the Trucking Associations Executive Council recognized Mike Yadon of FedEx Corporation with the J.R. “Bob” Halladay Award. “Mike has worked incredibly hard during his tenure at FedEx t... -
Opportunities At Smith Oil and Gas Well Services
CANONSBURG, PA…. Have you ever thought about hauling fracking fluids in the oil and gas fields? Professional Truck Driver Jeff Smith from Columbia, Maryland has some interesting insights into driving a frac fluid vacuum tanker. Jeff said, “Yes,... -
Road Ready Alerts Fleet Of Tire Failure In Real Time
FALCONER, NY… Truck-Lite Co., LLC, a worldwide leader in heavy-duty lighting, telematics, engine protection, safety and visibility systems, received a real-life example of just how the SmartBridge Integrator (SBI) benefits fleets that use the Road... -
Sioux City Kenworth Invests $5.5 Million in Relocation to New Building, Larger Site
SIOUX CITY, IA… Responding to the needs of local businesses and truck fleets and operators, Sioux City Kenworth has moved its full-service dealership to a new building located on a major truck route in Sioux City. Sioux City Kenworth’s new 44... -
Truck Driver and Diesel Technicians Not The Only Shortage
As everyone reading this magazine knows, there is a massive shortage of truck drivers and diesel technicians across the United States. But, there is another shortfall related to the Trucking Industry and that is the scarcity of the truck driving inst... -
Truckers Rate the Best Truck Stops
Phoenix, AZ… With more than 750,000 monthly users, the Trucker Path mobile app is the most popular tool for truckers today. The multi-dimensional app utilizes crowd-sourcing technology to make it easy for users to not only view, but also report pa... -
Trucks Honor Our Military
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... -
Two Million Trucks In 10 Years - Goodyear-Fleet HQ Emergency Roadside Service Program Achieves Major Milestone, Continues To Get Trucks Up And Running
AKRON, OH… The 24/7 Goodyear-Fleet HQ Emergency Roadside Service program recently helped the two millionth truck that has contacted it for assistance return to service, a major milestone for the program, which The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in... -
What Children Say Their Truck Driving Parents Mean To Them And Their Families
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL… For many truck drivers today, it’s easy to think of the daily grind and stay focused on the task at hand. However, they need to realize that they are heroes, particularly to their families. That’s the reaction many childre... -
Women In Trucking Announces its 2018 October Member of the Month
Plover, WI… Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Lana Poveda as its October Member of the Month. Lana is a CRST Expedited Team Driver with 15 years of service. All of us in the transportation industry can find inspiration in Lana Pove... -
Women In Trucking Announces its 2018 September Member of the Month
Plover, WI … Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Sarah Johnson as its September Member of the Month. Sarah is the Executive Vice President of Milestone Trailer Leasing in St. Charles, Missouri. While in college, Sarah started workin...