Magazine / Industry News
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Why Go Copper Free?
Impacts Of The California And Washington Brake Pad Legislation In 2010, the states of Washington and California enacted legislation addressing the presence of copper and other heavy metals used in brake friction materials. Environmental organization... -
Wishing Longtime Mawson and Mawson Dispatcher Frank Flynn All The Best!
HEY! HEY! YA-HOOO!!! Longtime Central Langhorne Dispatcher Frank Flynn is retiring after 39 wonderful years at Mawson and Mawson. Frank has seen his share of changes in the trucking industry: from contacting drivers through pay phones, pagers, beeper... -
ATA Unveils National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Logo
Arlington, VA… The American Trucking Associations revealed a new logo and toolkit for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2017 and announced the opening of an online store featuring products aimed at celebrating America's 3.5 million professio... -
Bosch Introduces The HDS 200 Heavy Duty Scan Tool In North America
WARREN, MI… Bosch has announced the new HDS 200 heavy duty scan tool, offering an easy to use, cost-effective solution for technicians working on class 4 - 8 trucks. HDS 200 is a solution for aftermarket repair shops that sometimes service heavy ... -
Cab Command™ Controller for Supra® Truck Refrigeration Units Now Provides Convenient In-Dash Installation
ATHENS, GA… The Cab Command™ controller for Carrier Transicold’s Supra® truck refrigeration units has been redesigned for mounting in the dashboard, providing greater convenience and versatility for users. Carrier Transicold is a part of UTC C... -
Carrier Transicold to Offer New EPA-Approved Refrigerant for North America Truck and Trailer Systems
ATHENS, GA… Carrier Transicold will begin offering the new-generation refrigerant R-452A as an alternative for use in its truck and trailer refrigeration systems, following the July 21 announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency has appro... -
"Cummins Connected Diagnosticstm Is Now Available Through Zonars Smart Fleet Management Solution"
COLUMBUS, IN… Zonar, the leader in smart fleet management technology, and Cummins Inc., the leading independent manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines, controls and emission solutions are announcing the availability of Cummins Connected Dia... -
Cummins Positioned for Growth and Leadership in New and Emerging Technologies
COLUMBUS, IN… During a recent teleconference, Cummins Inc. executives shared how the Company is positioned to lead in current and future technologies, including its core business, electrification, alternative fuels and power solutions, as well as i... -
Eaton Begins Aftermarket Deliveries for Advantage Series Clutches
GALESBURG, MI… Power management company Eaton has begun production and shipping of the company’s recently upgraded line of aftermarket Eaton Advantage Self-Adjust™ and Eaton Easy Pedal Advantage® heavy-duty clutches. Twenty-eight part numbers ... -
Freightliner Revamps Its Team Run Smart Website
YOUNTVILLE, CA… Freightliner Trucks announced that it has launched a new version of its Team Run Smart website, an open online community that truck drivers can turn to for expertise on a variety of topics. With over 48,000 members, Freightliner has... -
Fyda Freightliner Western Star of Northern Kentucky Opens New Full-Service Dealership
Fyda Freightliner Western Star of Northern Kentucky opened for business on Monday, July 31 in Walton, Kentucky. Sitting on 14 acres, the 46,000 sq. ft. full service truck dealership is conveniently located at 11095 Dixie Highway, which is situated on... -
Hear from Mawson and Mawson Owner Operator Scott Miller
At Mawson and Mawson, we respect and appreciate our drivers. We realize that we’re not in business without them – it’s that simple. We’re fortunate to have a fleet of 350 professional and courteous drivers, many of whom have been with us for ... -
Innovative Performance Pay Program Rolled Out By Super Service
Somerset, KY… Increasing earning power and taking control of their pay is a top priority for experienced professional truck drivers but until now, many struggled to find a carrier that allowed performance to dictate pay. This is where Super Servic... -
Mercer Transportation Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Louisville, KY… In honor of Mercer Transportation‘s 40th anniversary, the Company hosted an unprecedented, one-of-a-kind, month long celebration in July. Festivities geared toward employees and Owner Operators, as well as the general public, too... -
NAVISTAR TO END PRODUCTION OF PROPRIETARY MEDIUM-DUTY 9/10 LITER ENGINE BY 2018
LISLE, IL… Navistar announced that it will cease all engine production at its plant in Melrose Park, Ill., by the second quarter of fiscal 2018. The company will continue the facility’s transformation into Navistar’s technical center, including... -
New Firestone Wide Base Radial Truck Tire Delivers Traction and Durability for On/Off-Highway Use
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Optronics Introduces Three LED Light Bars with Combination Spot/Flood and Industry’s First Lifetime Warranty
TULSA, OK… Optronics International, a leading manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting, announced the release of three new LED Light Bars today. The new lamps come in 13-, 22- and 33-inch lengths, and each LED Light Bar projects... -
PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards Named First Female PA Turnpike Chair
MIDDLETOWN, PA… PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards of Whitemarsh Township was named chair of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) as part of a reorganization commissioners approved today during a bimonthly meeting of the five-member panel.... -
Schneider Receives 11th Ride of Pride Truck and Selects Navy Reserves Veteran as Its Captain
GREEN BAY, WI… Some feel that they can never escapes their past, but for many drivers at Schneider, one of the nation’s largest truckload carriers employing thousands with military experience, their past is a blessing and a large part of what th... -
Schneider Responds to Industry Demand With New Facility in Phoenix, Arizona
GREEN BAY, WI… The sunny Southwest got a littler busier with the June 22 grand opening of a new Schneider facility in Phoenix, Arizona. Schneider – a premier truckload, intermodal and logistics provider known nationwide for its bright orange equ...