Magazine / Industry News
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The House Of Trucks Introduces Enhanced Website, Robust Online Inventory
San Antonio, TX… Rush Enterprises, Inc., which operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, announced it has launched a new website for its House of Trucks used trucks outlets. The website, www.hottrucks.com feat... -
Touch-a-Truck Event Draws More Than 1,000 Attendees While Raising More Than $3,000 for Veterans
ALBANY, NY…More than 1,000 children, parents and other members of the community attended the Touch-a-Truck Event at Wilton Mall on Saturday, May 19, 2018, getting up close to more than 25 large commercial and emergency vehicles while also raising m... -
Volvo Trucks Welcomes Home the First Volvo Truck Built at New River Valley Facility
Volvo Trucks North America recently welcomed home the very first Volvo truck model to roll off the assembly line at its New River Valley assembly facility in Dublin, Virginia. Donated by the Wilson family, founders of the former Wilson Trucking Cor... -
2018 NAST / Great Lakes Big Rig Challenge Winners List
Bobtail Main Class: 1st place-Zack Walker / Zwerk and Sons Farms; 1st place -Dean Bugg / Forest Products; 2nd place Curt LaLone / MLT; 3rd place Eric Timmins / Zwerk and Sons FarmCombo Main Class: 1st place Dave Haitsma V-Max; 2nd place Mike Ser... -
Brake Safety Week is Sept. 16-22
Greenbelt, MD… CVSA-certified enforcement personnel will conduct roadside inspections on commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week, Sept. 16-22, in order to identify and remove ... -
Carlisle Truck Nationals and Big Rig Show and Shine Delivering Job Opportunities
Regional Truck Carriers Showcasing Trucks, Fleets and Available Careers Carlisle, PA… All roads lead to Carlisle, that’s just as much of a fact as it is a marketing statement for Carlisle Events. With many major roadways and just as many trucki... -
Daimler Trucks North America Unveils Two Freightliner Electric Vehicle Models and Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet
Portland, OR… Freightliner Trucks premiered two fully electrified commercial vehicles, a Freightliner eCascadia™ heavy-duty truck and a Freightliner eM2 106 medium-duty truck during the Daimler Trucks Capital Market and Technology Day. Freightl... -
Driving Teams Collect $368,000 In Bonuses In May Under $40,000 Teaming Bonus Program
Chattanooga, TN… Leaders at Covenant Transport were excited about April’s teaming bonus pay out of $88,000. Then the good news got even better – in May, the expedited shipping specialist paid out $368,000 to 184 driving teams who eclipsed 60,0... -
Eaton Takes Aim At Vehicle Electrification Market With New eMobility Business
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. … Power management company Eaton is addressing increasing demand for high-voltage electrified vehicle technologies with the creation of its new eMobility business. With a focus on intelligent power electronics, power systems, and ... -
Environment and Climate Change Canada introduces Phase II Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine GHG Regs
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) published the Gazette II notice for Phase II Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations. The objective of the Regulations made Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (... -
Epes Transport System Invests Nearly $3 Million In New Company Driver Pay Package
Greensboro, NC… Epes Transport System, Inc. of Greensboro, N.C., recently announced its largest pay increase in the company’s 85+ year history. Nearly $3 million is being invested into compensation for company drivers effective June 3, 2018. “... -
Hunter Truck Represents Industry in Washington D.C.
Butler, PA… On June 20 and June 21, 2018, Hunter Truck, participated in a legislative fly-in in to Capitol Hill to support the repeal of the Federal Excise Tax imposed on the sale of new, heavy-duty trucks and trailers. “The FET on a heavy-duty ... -
Idaho Activates Drivewyze at Five More Ports of Entry on I-15, I-90 and US-95
DALLAS, TX… The Idaho Transportation Department has added Drivewyze bypass service to five additional ports of entry on U.S. Interstates 15 and 90 and U.S. Highway 95. Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass service is now offered at a total of se... -
International Truck Offers Eaton Cummins Endurant™ Transmission For International® LT®Series And Lonestar® With Cummins X15™ Engine
LISLE, IL… transmission, a light and efficient 1,850 lb.-ft. capable heavy-duty transmission, is now available on International® LT® Series and LoneStar® trucks. “Offering the Endurant transmission with the Cummins X15™ engine on our LT S... -
Jacobs Introduces 1.5 Stroke Hpd (High Power Density) Engine Brake
BLOOMFIELD, CT… Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems, has launched 1.5 Stroke HPD, a new variation of the innovative High Power Density® (HPD®) engine brake that the company in... -
Kenworth T680 Adds Predictive Cruise Control as Standard
KIRKLAND, WA… Kenworth’s Predictive Cruise Control system became standard on the Kenworth T680 on-highway flagship effective July 1. Kenworth Predictive Cruise Control combines GPS with cruise control to deliver enhanced fuel economy. The system... -
Maverick Transportation Announces Student Pay Increase And New Pay For Experience Plan
Little Rock, AR… Maverick Transportation LLC, one of the National Transportation Institute’s Top Pay Carriers, recently announced a pay raise for student drivers and a new pay for experience plan. The student pay increase is applicable to all O... -
Meijer Logistics Manager Named First Woman Board Chair of the National Private Truck Council
GRAND RAPIDS, MI… Meijer Logistics Manager Carol Heinowski was recently named Board Chair of the National Private Truck Council (NPTC), an Arlington, Va.-based trade association that represents the private corporate trucking fleet. The 10-year Meij... -
New Battery Powered HVAC System Now Available for New Freightliner Cascadia Truck Models
PORTLAND, OR… A new Battery Powered HVAC system is now available as a factory-installed option for new Freightliner Cascadia® truck models. This system provides up to 10 hours of cooling or 34 hours of heating to the cab when parked. Available on ... -
New Driver Pay Package Announced For Ozark Motor Lines
Memphis, TN… Ozark Motor Lines, Inc., a family-owned ground transportation services company based in Memphis, Tenn., has announced a new pay increase for its long haul and regional truck drivers as well as driving teams. “It’s always great to ...
