Magazine / Industry News
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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 ... -
Schneider Raises Pay for Team and Solo Truck Drivers
GREEN BAY, WI… Schneider, one of the nation’s largest trucking carriers, continues to make big changes to enhance drivers’ lives. In May, Schneider will provide another pay increase for most drivers in its Van Truckload and Bulk divisions. Th... -
WABCO Launches TRAXEE Fleet Management System; Highly Innovative, Cost-Efficient and Easy-to-Fit Solution Addresses the Specific Requirements of Small to Medium-Size Commercial Fleets
BRUSSELS, Belgium … WABCO Holdings Inc., a leading global supplier of technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, today announced the launch of TRAXEE™, its new Fleet Management System (FMS), which i... -
Western Star Offers OOIDA Member Discounts
PORTLAND, OR… Current members of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) can receive rebates on qualifying new Western Star truck models. Qualifying used trucks at SelecTrucks Centers are also eligible for the discount program. ... -
Women In Trucking Announces its 2018 July Member of the Month
Plover, WI… Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Shelly Feidt as its July Member of the Month. Shelly is a veteran of nearly 10 years in the expedite trucking industry. She and her husband Mitch manage their fleet of seven trucks from ...
