Magazine / Industry News
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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 ... -
Women In Trucking Announces its 2018 June Member of the Month
Plover, WI… Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Dana Achartz as its June Member of the Month. Dana is a safety representative for Great West Casualty Company in Illinois. Dana has been in trucking safety for over 10 years. She starte... -
A Million Thanks To PGT Trucking’s Million Milers And Safe Drivers
PITTSBURGH, PA… PGT Trucking hosted a banquet on Saturday, May 19th to honor and recognize the many safe and Million Mile drivers who work at PGT Trucking. After a welcoming message and the National Anthem, the invocation was led by PGT Trucking C... -
Attention Fleet Owners - Grant Funds Available To Replace Your Old Diesel Equipment
Did you know that newer and cleaner diesel equipment can lower emissions in your community, reduce fuel consumption, improve engine reliability, extend the life of equipment, and lower maintenance costs? PA-DE Diesel Truck Replacement Progr... -
Beiler Hydraulics – Wetline Kits And Much More
LEOLA, PA… Beiler Hydraulics is celebrating it's 40th anniversary this year. With manufacturing, repair, and warehouse facilities covering over 70,000 square feet and a multimillion dollar inventory, they are well positioned to meet all of your h... -
Better Diesel FBC – Better Formula, Same Great Benefits
Better Diesel FBC (Fuel Borne Catalyst) has an updated formula better suited for today’s diesel fuels and high performance diesel engines. Better Diesel FBC improves over the old technology with added protection for fuel injectors. You still get t... -
Eaton Offers New Products
Eaton Vehicle Group has added 27 new part numbers to its aftermarket lineup of Eaton Fuller Rebuilder Bulk Packs for transmission components. The Rebuilder Bulk Packs improve rebuilder efficiency and competitiveness by eliminating individual componen... -
Freightliner Trucks Offers OOIDA Member Discounts
PORTLAND, OR… Current members of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) can receive rebates on qualifying new Freightliner truck models. Qualifying used trucks at SelecTrucks Centers are also eligible for the discount progra... -
Fyda Freightliner Western Star of Northern Kentucky Now an Authorized Dealer for Isuzu Commercial Trucks America
Columbus, OH… Fyda Freightliner Western Star of Northern Kentucky is pleased to announce that the dealership is now an authorized dealer for Isuzu Commercial Trucks America. A selection of new Isuzu trucks is currently on the lot with more invent...