Magazine / Industry News
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TravelCenters Of America Launches Blog ‘Back On The Road
WESTLAKE, OH… TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters) operator of the TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® travel center brands, has released an exciting update to its website. Their new blog, Back on the Road, shares engaging content, truck mai... -
Travelcenters Of America Teams Up Once Again With St. Christopher Fund For Annual Band Together Campaign
WESTLAKE, OH… TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, launched its annual campaign on August 1, in support of the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF), ... -
Trucker Appreciation Day – September 11, 2017
The Maine Professional Drivers Association (MPDA), in conjunction with the Maine State Police Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Unit, will hold a driver appreciation lunch on Monday, September 11, 2017 to celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciati... -
Volvo D13 Turbo Compound Engine Powers New Volvo VNL Series to 7.5 Percent Improvement in Fuel Efficiency
Volvo Trucks North America’s new VNL series delivers up to 7.5 percent improved fuel efficiency when spec’d with Volvo’s innovation-packed D13 Turbo Compound engine (D13TC), providing customers a potent combination that is raising the standard ... -
Volvo Trucks Introduces Genuine Painted Parts Program
Volvo Trucks North America announced today that it now offers a Genuine Painted Parts Program, delivering genuine, factory-built replacement parts, custom painted for pre-order or quick turnaround. The Volvo Genuine Painted Parts Program offers cu... -
100th Birthday Party Held for Truck Manufactured by John Deere’s Grandson
WALCOTT, IA… Iowa 80 Trucking Museum hosted a 100th Birthday party for its 1917 Velie truck on Friday, July 14th at 2:30 pm. The event coincided with this year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree, which was held July 13-15. The public was welcome to a... -
2017 Mother’s Day Make-A-Wish Convoy & Truck Show
The trucking community is one that not only strives to help each other, but also goes out and helps ones outside of the trucking community. When truckers hear about a show that is put on to help people, you can be sure to count on them to be there. ... -
Aftermarket Remanufactured DDECs
When I buy parts for my F350 or my Chevy I usually go Motorcraft and ACDelco. When I don’t I go with a specialist like Timken or South Bend. I go out of my way to buy from companies that have dedicated themselves to being the best at one thing and... -
"ATA Joins Our Roads, Our Safety Campaign - Key Groups Align for National Highway Safety Partnership"
Arlington, VA… The American Trucking Associations has joined with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the American Bus Association and AAA to unveil the Our Roads, Our Safety partnership aimed at reducing highway fatalities. "ATA, thr... -
Bay & Bay Transportation Opens New Texas Terminal
Eagan, MN… Bay & Bay Transportation has expanded its presence in the Dallas market by opening a new terminal in Denton, Texas. The new location will make it possible for company drivers and owner operators who live in Texas and across the South to... -
Builders and Stars of Road Hauks on History Channel to Showcase Their Unique Builds At Carlisle Truck Nationals
CARLISLE, PA… One of the best parts of the Carlisle Truck Nationals and Big Rig Show and Shine is that the event itself hosts a wide array of unique designs, builds and creations. From custom vans to mini trucks, monster trucks to big rigs and ju... -
CDL Ban In Proposed Legislation Singles Out Truckers In Global Crime Of Human Trafficking
Grain Valley, MO… The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association supports efforts to combat human trafficking but opposes the recently proposed S. 1532 legislation, the No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act. The bill, introduced by Sen. John Th... -
CFI Announces April 2017 Drivers of the Month
JOPLIN, MO… CFI, a North American full truckload carrier, announced its April Drivers of the Month. The Driver of the Month award categories include individual and team awards for both company and contracted drivers, as well as an award for the t... -
Cooper Tire’s Roadmaster Brand Celebrates 10th Anniversary
FINDLAY, OH… In 2007, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company introduced the Roadmaster line of truck tires. Today, as Roadmaster celebrates its 10th anniversary, the tire brand has become synonymous with a strong heritage of quality products backed by innova... -
Cresson Ridge Diesel Garage, Inc. – Your One Stop Gear Shop
CRESSON, PA… In the mid 1950s, after serving in the United States Marine Corp in World War II, John (Jack) Nagle established Buckhorn Truck Salvage near Altoona, Pennsylvania. A few years later John purchased property near Cresson, Pennsylvania a... -
CTA Highlights Challenges with Federal Carbon Pricing Approach
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has made a submission highlighting the administrative and competitive challenges created by the proposed federal pricing system contained in the federal government’s report released in June. While CTA is not c... -
Cummins Recon® Engines Reduce Downtime For Port Customer In Malaysia
COLUMBUS, IN… Cummins Inc. recently conducted a customer case study showing how a Malaysian shipyard witnessed an increase in equipment uptime of 79 percent and fuel savings of 5 percent. Northport converted from its previous practice of repairing ... -
Daimler Trucks North America Expands its Parts Distribution Network
PORTLAND, OR… Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) continues to make significant investments in its supply chain network. In the past month, DTNA has announced the addition of two new parts distribution centers. An efficient supply chain network is ... -
Enerburn® User’s Guide
EnerBurn is being increasingly recognized by end-users and diesel engine mechanics alike as a cost-effective strategy for helping manage problems caused by the incomplete combustion of diesel fuel and corresponding accumulation of soot. Indeed, En... -
Fuels Groups Unveil Video Illuminating Harms of Shifting RFS Compliance Responsibility from Refiners to Retailers
Alexandria, VA… A new video unveiled by NATSO, representing the nation's truckstops and travel plazas, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America (SIGMA) demonstrates how shif...