Magazine / Industry News
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Rob Estes Wins Richmond Region Leadership Award; Company Takes Top Sector Honors
RICHMOND, VA… President and CEO Rob Estes won the Richmond Times-Dispatch’s Leadership Award in the Top Workplaces mega companies category. He was among four Richmond, VA-area executives recognized for their strong leadership by inspiring confid... -
"Search Underway for New Class of Americas Road Team Captains"
Arlington, VA… The American Trucking Associations recently opened the nominating process for professional truck drivers to serve on the 2019-2020 America's Road Team. America's Road Team, a group of highly-accomplished professional truck drivers, p... -
Smith Transport Installs New President
ROARING SPRING, PA… Smith Transport has installed a new President, Todd Smith, who hails from Southeast Iowa. Todd has over 25 years of executive management experience in the transportation industry, most recently as COO of Decker Truck Lines in ... -
US Bulk Driver Is Goodyear Highway Hero Finalist
ERIE, PA… Owner-operator Brian Bucenell from Richmond, Virginia was chosen as a finalist in the 35th Goodyear Highway Hero program. The winner was chosen at a ceremony held in conjunction with the 2018 Mid-America Trucking Show this past March in... -
When The Bank Says No, We Say Yes!
Whether your credit is gold or a bit less than stellar, Trust Alliance Capital can help. The company specializes in commercial finance for small fleets and owner-operators to purchase trucks and trailers as well as heavy equipment. They also financ... -
Women In Trucking Association Announces its 2018 May Member of the Month
Plover, WI… Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Erin Tallieu as its May Member of the Month. Erin Tallieu is the owner and managing partner of Motherload Transport Services Inc. in Nanaimo, BC. As a child, Erin observed her own mother... -
Love’s Offers Drivers Nationwide Tire Warranty
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… With the acquisition of Speedco Truck Lube Centers, Love’s Travel Stops can now offer drivers and fleets a nationwide network of 325 service and warranty locations. Love’s and Speedco are expanding and preparing to roll out... -
Mid America Moments
The Trux crew pose for a photo in their booth at MATS. -photo by Dan Pollock - ... -
OOIDA To Fight Excessive PA Turnpike Tolls In Court
Grain Valley, MO… The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, has filed a class-action lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for excessive toll increases that place an undue burden on interstate commerce while improperly dive... -
Progressive Insurance – Giving A Trucker A Truck
HOUSTON, TX… Army Veteran James Rogers recently received a customized Freightliner courtesy of Progressive Insurance, SelecTrucks/Houston Freightliner and the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund during a special presentation in Houston, Texas. Jam... -
Smith Transport Honors Ronnie Filer As Driver of the Year
ROARING SPRING, PA… Smith Transport recently honored Ronnie Filer, a Professional Truck Driver from Cumberland, Maryland, as Smith Transport’s 2017 Driver of the Year. Ronnie started his driving career in 1990 and has worked at Smith for 20 year... -
Starship Initiative Launches May 18th
SAN DIEGO, CA… Shell and Air Flow Truck Company have designed and built a hyper fuel-efficient Class 8 Tractor-Trailer called the Starship. The Starship incorporates cutting edge aerodynamics, technologies and the latest in advanced lubricants, i... -
U.S. ARMY VETERAN NAMED WINNER OF BELMOR’S 2nd ANNUAL “I DID MY DUTY…NOW I DRIVE HEAVY DUTY” CONTEST
Howe, IN… Belmor®, a leading designer, engineer and manufacturer of heavy duty truck accessories, has announced that U.S. Army veteran Larry J. Berman of Spring Hill, Florida has been selected as winner of its 2nd annual “I Did My Duty…Now I ... -
Walcott Truckers Jamboree Concerts Announced
WALCOTT, IA… Iowa 80 Truckstop is pleased to announce the musical acts who will take the stage to entertain attendees at this year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree. “We are excited to announce these great headliners,” says Heather DeBaillie, Mar... -
Wit Member Wins Volvo Truck From Women In Trucking And Arrow Truck Sales
Louisville, KY… Tiffany Hanna, professional driver and trainer at Prime, Inc. is now an owner-operator thanks to the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) and Arrow Truck Sales. Hanna was selected from the applicants who submitted an essay on the imp... -
1984 Peterbilt Restored At I-65 Chrome Shop
REMINGTON, IN… This beautiful 1984 Peterbilt 359, owned by I-65 Transport, was completely restored last June at I-65 Chrome Shop’s own garage. The truck was stripped to the frame to begin its transformation. The frame was stretched to 312” an... -
1st Annual Tom "Uncle Bear" Safford Show and Shine
September of 2017 was the start of a new annual truck show and is definitely one you won’t want to miss this year. The 1st annual Tom "Uncle Bear" Safford Show and Shine truck show was held September 9th, 2017 in memory of Tom Safford. Tom was a lo... -
A&A Auto Stores Named Official/Presenting Sponsor of Carlisle Events/Carlisle Truck Nationals
CARLISLE, PA… As the 2018 car show season commences, Carlisle Events is gearing up for its always impressive car show schedule. Drawing more than half a million attendees annually to its shows at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, Carlisle Events’ sh... -
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Decreased 2.6% in February - Tonnage Index 5.7% Higher than February 2017
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index declined 2.6% in February after rising 1.6% in January. In February, the index equaled 109.2 (2015=100), down from 112.1 in January. ATA ... -
Book Review of Magnificent Motorcycle Trips of the World
40 Guided Tours from 6 Continents By Colette Coleman With a foreword by Ted Simon For any motorcycle enthusiast this book gives plenty of ideas for dreaming of the ultimate vacation on a bike. The pictures are beautiful and many of them show winding...
