Magazine / Industry News
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Melton Truck Lines, Inc.’s Matthew Kondrick named TCA Highway Angel
Alexandria, VA… Matthew Kondrick of Sacramento, California, a professional truck driver for Melton Truck Lines, Inc. of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). He is being recognized for not only... -
Optronics’ Purilite Light-Shield LED Lamps Will Reduce Exposure to Allergens and Pathogens in Commercial Vehicles
TULSA, OK… Optronics International, a leading manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting, recently unveiled its new LED-based Purilite Light-Shield decontaminating light. The unique LED technology promises to bring a revolutionar... -
Parking at Rest Stops Becoming Easier in Midwest - Intelligent Imaging Systems Delivers Parking Availability in Ohio
DALLAS, TX… Intelligent Imaging Systems (IIS) is now providing state DOT departments with its IIS Smart Parking solutions for trucks at rest stops. Installations were recently completed in Ohio, part of the Mid America Association of State Transpor... -
"Timothy Dean of Werner Enterprises is CVSAs 2019 International Driver Excellence Award Winner"
Greenbelt, MD… The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is proud to announce professional driver Timothy Dean of Werner Enterprises as the winner of the 2019 International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA). Dean has been with Werner for more than... -
Warning: Automated Cars And Their Operators Fail To Detect Dangers
HOUSTON, TX… – Automated cars are becoming more common, but they still require drivers to react to dangers that aren’t detected by an automated system. New research from Rice University and Texas Tech University has found that drivers often fai... -
WEATHER GUARD® Introduces Lighted Truck Box with PowerSync™ Technology and Light Upgrade Kits
Crystal Lake, IL… WEATHER GUARD®, an industry leader in truck and van equipment, today introduces the WEATHER GUARD® Lighted Truck Box with PowerSync™ Technology and new Light Upgrade Kits for WEATHER GUARD® 127 Saddle Boxes. These new inn... -
Women In Trucking Announces its 2019 March Member
Plover, WI… Women in Trucking (WIT) has announced Rachel Bothwell as its 2019 March Member of the Month. Rachel is a professional city driver for FedEx Freight in Rapid City, South Dakota. <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {fon... -
Christmas in “Tire”land
Flynn’s Commercial Tire Center in the Truckworld Complex, I-80 Exit 234, Hubbard, Ohio, used their imagination (and tires!) to create this incredible Christmas display this past December. - photo by Steve Pollock - <!-- /* Font Definitions ... -
Cooper Tire Launches New Roadmaster RM351 HD Mixed Service Drive Tire
FINDLAY, OH… Cooper Tire has announced the addition of the Roadmaster RM351 HD tire to its commercial tire lineup. Engineered for mixed-service applications such as construction, logging and mining operations, the tire is designed for both on- an... -
Daimler Trucks North America Delivers Its First Battery-Electric Commercial Truck to Penske Truck Leasing
LOS ANGELES, CA… Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) delivered the first vehicle in its Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet – a Freightliner eM2 – to Penske Truck Leasing, fulfilling its promise to put an electric commercial truck in custome... -
Jacobs Launches Brake For Hino Motors’ First US Class 8 Truck
BLOOMFIELD, CT… Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, announces the launch of a compression release engine brake for the all-new 2020 Hino XL ... -
Kenworth is Exclusive Truck OEM Sponsor of PKY Truck Beauty Championship at 2019 MATS
KIRKLAND, WA… Kenworth announced that the company is the exclusive truck OEM sponsor for the 28th PKY Truck Beauty Championship March 28-30 at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky. The beauty contest is named in memory of Paul K.... -
Kinedyne Introduces Ergonomically Advanced EASE-Z Winch Bars
BRANCHBURG, NJ… Kinedyne LLC, a world-leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of cargo control technologies, including cargo securement, capacity and access solutions for the transportation industry, announced the formal introduction of its ... -
Peterbilt Recognizes Top Performing Dealers of 2018
SAN DIEGO, CA… Peterbilt Motors Company honored its top performing dealers with various awards at the 2019 Peterbilt Dealer Meeting. Dealers awarded for top performance in specific categories include: • Red Oval Dealer of the Year; Hunter Pete... -
Pilot Flying J Gives Back With Donation To Trucker Buddy International To Further Classroom Outreach
Birmingham, AL… Trucker Buddy International today announced an impactful gift from Pilot Flying J to support its mission to educate students around the nation on the value of the trucking industry. The donation was awarded as part of Pilot Flying J... -
Shell Rotella® HD Grease Premium Heavy-Duty Grease
Rotella® HD Grease is a premium multi-purpose grease for on and off-road vehicle applications with the versatility for industrial equipment use. It contains our latest performance additives to provide excellent high temperature oxidation performanc... -
"Shurholds Moldaway Cleans The Natural Way"
Keeping a vehicle spot-free is a constant battle, with many owners resorting to harsh, toxic chemicals and lots of elbow grease. Moldaway from Shurhold Industries is different. It's an oxygenated cleaner that's effective on a wide range of surfaces ... -
TCA Highway Angels
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The Best of the Best Announced by TCA and CarriersEdge
Alexandria, Virginia and Markham, Ontario… With a record number of nominees and finalists, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge are proud to announce the 2019 Best Fleets to Drive For. “When it comes to working with dri... -
Truckers Against Trafficking Reveals “Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, DC… – In coordination with National Human Trafficking Awareness month, Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) unveiled its 2019 Everyday Heroes Kenworth T680, at a press conference held recently at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. ...