Magazine / Industry News
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Jacobs Introduces 2-Step Varıable Valve Actuatıon System To Enhance Engıne Performance And Effıcıency
Bloomfield, CT… Jacobs Vehicle Systems has launched a new 2-Step Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) system. By enhancing performance and efficiency across an engine’s operating range, 2-Step VVA will help engine manufacturers further improve fuel con... -
MAVERICK TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCES ANOTHER PAY INCREASE AND NEW GUARANTEE PAY
Little Rock, AR… Maverick Transportation LLC has announced its fourth pay increase this year along with a new weekly guarantee pay. This new raise in pay is for its drivers in regional and over-the-road Flatbed Divisions. The weekly minimum guaran... -
Montgomery Logistics Carrier of the Quarter Award Winner Announced
Birmingham, AL… Birmingham, AL, July 13th - Montgomery Logistics, a full-service logistics provider, is pleased to name AJC Transportation, Inc. in Ocala, Florida, as the first recipient of the new Carrier of the Quarter award. AJC Transportation, ... -
Navistar Chooses Dana Spicer Single Rear Axle As Standard Equipment for Medium-Duty Trucks and Buses
MAUMEE, OH… Dana Incorporated announced that its Spicer single drive axles will be standard equipment on International MV Series medium-duty trucks and IC BusTM CE Series and RE Series models. The standard-product position is effective imme... -
Progressive® Introduces ELD Usage-Based Insurance Program for Commercial Truck Drivers - Smart Haul® Offers Insurance Discounts For Safe Driving
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OH… Progressive, the #1 truck insurer and a leader in Usage Based Insurance (UBI), is excited to launch Smart Haul, its ELD UBI program for commercial truck drivers. It’s available now to owner operators and small fleets that ha... -
Sweet Dreams Without Counting Sheep
BATON ROUGE, LA…. How many nights per year do you spend in your truck? A good night’s rest starts with a comfortable sleeper mattress. Most sleeper mattresses that come with the truck are basically inexpensive throw aways after a couple of year... -
TESLA MEETS WITH RUAN DURING TOUR WITH ELECTRIC TRUCK
DES MOINES, IA… Representatives from Tesla Motors recently visited with Ruan team members and several customers for a viewing of the new, wholly electrically powered tractor-trailer. Ruan has reserved five of the trucks for delivery and testing in ... -
Top Four Finalists Named as Search For Top Rookie Military Veteran Truck Driver Narrows
DALLAS, TX… Kenworth has teamed with the FASTPORT Trucking Track Mentoring Program and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring our Heroes Program to find America’s top rookie military veteran, who has made the successful transition f... -
TRP® Introduces New No-Ream King Pin Kits
RENTON, WA… TRP is pleased to announce the new line of TRP No-Ream King Pin Kits which offer customers the quality and reliability they can count on. Manufactured using high quality steel, state-of-the-art heat treatment and machine tool technology... -
Trucker Path Releases 2018 Truck Parking Report
PHOENIX, AZ… Trucker Path, the most popular app for truckers in the U.S., released the 2018 Truck Parking Report, an annual white paper that explores the issue of truck parking in the U.S. and possible solutions. Failure to find truck parking is a ... -
Trucker Path Teams with Goodyear
PHOENIX, AZ… Trucker Path, the most popular app in the U.S. for over the road drivers, is now giving its members direct access to roadside service provided by Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Center (CTSC) locations. By working together, Trucker ... -
Trucking The Vehicle Of Progress For The Wilson Family
I have always been overly fascinated by the majestic sight and sound of seeing a large convoy of heavy-duty trucks rolling down the highway. I was immediately hooked on trucks when I saw my neighbor behind the steering wheel of a bright mint red trac... -
Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada Wins Graphics Award with Wrapped Western Star Truck
PORTLAND, OR… Shelley Uvanille-Hesch knew her truck was a beauty queen and now it has the title to prove it. Uvanille-Hesch drives “Miss Destiny Star”, a 2019 Western Star 5700XE that has been decorated with a truck wrap featuring pictures of ... -
Wreaths Across America Accepts $50,000 Donation from National Association of Independent Truckers (NAIT)
COLUMBIA FALLS, ME and DALLAS, TX… In a check presentation made today at the Great American Truck Show in Dallas, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) accepted a contribution of $50,000 from the National Association of Independent Truck... -
All Points Transport Grand Opening In Cleveland Ohio
Rafael Paulino from All Points Transport opened a Cleveland Ohio location in 2017. In late July 2018 they held their Grand Opening with tremendous fanfare.In just a short amount of time, All Points Transport in Cleveland has grown to provide premie... -
Belmor® Announces New Flag And Camo Patterned Bug Screen Truck Grille Covers
Howe, IN… Belmor®, a leading designer, engineer and manufacturer of heavy duty truck accessories, has announced new additions to its line of Bug Screen Truck Grille Covers. Designed and engineered to reduce downtime, the accessories feature new fi... -
Birmingham Freightliner Adds to Sales Staff, Solidifies Strong Team for Serving Customer Base
BIRMINGHAM, AL… Birmingham Freightliner is proud to announce Britt Caple as the newest addition to the new truck sales team. Over the past year, Birmingham Freightliner—which is owned by Peach State Truck Centers, one of the largest volume Freig... -
Carrier Transicold Improves ComfortPro® Diesel APUs
ATHENS, GA… The latest generation of ComfortPro® diesel-powered auxiliary power units (APUs) from Carrier Transicold includes upgrades that improve reliability, reduce maintenance and double the length of the service interval. Among the latest en... -
Charlotte to Be Honored As “Freightliner Trucks Hardest Working City”
CHARLOTTE, NC… Charlotte has been selected to receive the Freightliner Trucks Hardest Working Cities award, which honors cities fueling economic growth and job creation. The recognition program by Freightliner came after an economic data review rev... -
Cleveland Indians Ceremonial First Pitch Game on Sept 23 Goes to Auction
Plover, WI… The Women In Trucking Foundation will auction off the ceremonial first pitch for the Cleveland Indians game, taking place on September 23, 2018 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. Proceeds from this auction with be used to fund sch...