Magazine / Industry News
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CFI Announces 2017 Drivers of the Year
JOPLIN, MO… CFI, a North American full-truckload carrier and division of TFI International Inc. has announced its 2017 Drivers of the Year. The Driver of the Year awards are given to individuals and teams for both company and contracted drivers,... -
Cooper Launches Cooper® Brand Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) Tires
FINDLAY, OH… Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has announced the launch of Cooper® brand truck and bus radial (TBR) tires. The new Cooper brand TBR tires will be available for purchase beginning May 1. Designed and engineered to deliver quality and va... -
Daimler Trucks North America Announces Collision Mitigation System, Air Disc Brakes Now Standard on the New Freightliner Cascadia
ATLANTA, GA… Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced that the Detroit™ Assurance® 4.0 collision mitigation system and Meritor® EX+ L air disc brakes are standard on all new Freightliner Cascadia® truck models. DTNA’s products and innov... -
Dandy Service Corporation – A Good Place To Work
WARRENDALE, PA… Dan Lang founded Dandy Trucking in 1981 after the trucking industry deregulated. Dan is the fourth generation of his family to work in the trucking industry and the fifth generation of his family is now working at Dandy Service Cor... -
Federal Judge Upholds Emissions-Cheating Claims Against GM and Bosch in Duramax Class-Action Lawsuit
DETROIT, MI… A U.S. District judge in Michigan upheld consumers’ claims alleging that General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Bosch installed an emissions-cheating system in at least 705,000 2011-2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks, allowing th... -
Fitzgerald Peterbilt’s Semi Casual Truck Show Slated For May 4-5 2018 At Bristol TN
Mark your calendars, the Semi Casual Truck Show is just around the corner. Trust us, you don't want to miss this. This year is going to be the biggest one yet! The event is a laid back fun atmosphere for everyone. There are participant judged contes... -
Goodyear Launches the Next Generation of Tire Management for Commercial Fleets
AKRON, OH… Tires are one of the largest maintenance expenses for trucking fleets and should be managed properly for optimal performance and to help prevent expensive vehicle downtime. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company recently introduced a new ti... -
Hornady Transportation Offers New Guaranteed Pay Program For Drivers
Monroeville, AL… Hornady Transportation LLC, a Daseke company, has announced a new pay program designed to protect driver pay. With this new pay program, drivers will have the opportunity to receive a guaranteed weekly gross minimum pay. The pay ... -
Kenworth Hawaii Opens First Kenworth Dealership
KAILUA-KONA, HI… Kenworth Hawaii recently celebrated the grand opening of its 14,500 square-foot full-service dealership in Kailua-Kona with a barbecue, music performed by local artists and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event was attended by more... -
Longer Life, Better Performance Of Bendix’s Most Advanced Air Disc Brake Pad Now Available For More Applications
ELYRIA, OH… Bendix’s highest-performing air disc brake friction is now available for use in all new and aftermarket tractor and trailer applications. The Bendix® BX276 air disc brake (ADB) pad – engineered in conjunction with the Bendix® ADB2... -
"Loves Travel Stops Opens First Location of 2018"
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love's Travel Stops (Love's) plans to open more than 40 new stores this year, the first of which begins serving Customers today in Alma, Arkansas. The new travel stop, located at 8060 State Route 282 (Interstate 49, Exit 24), is... -
Mercer Transportation – 2018 – The Year of the Owner Operator
Last year was a big year for Mercer Transportation as the company celebrated their 40-year anniversary. “Our Owner Operators have really helped us over the years, and their success has helped to perpetuate the success of the company as a whole,” ... -
NATSO, National League of Cities Urge Lawmakers to Reject Proposals to Commercialize Rest Areas
ALEXANDRIA, VA… NATSO, the national association representing truckstops and travel plazas, and the National League of Cities (NLC), representing the interests of more than 19,000 cities, towns and villages in the United States, urged lawmakers to r... -
Old School Meets High Tech
Andover, OH… SLC Lighting is proud to announce a new product in their portfolio. The company now offers dual 5¾” headlamps for 359A Peterbilts and A Model Kenworths with a new twist. The headlamps feature the classic dual lamp retro look but wi... -
Peach State Truck Centers Named One of Healthiest Employers in Atlanta
ATLANTA, GA… Peach State Truck Centers was named one of the Healthiest Employers in Atlanta by the Healthiest Employers of America, Atlanta Division and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. The Healthiest Employer of Atlanta honors companies that are c... -
Schneider Named One of the Best Companies for Veterans by Monster
GREEN BAY, WI… For over 80 years, Schneider has been dedicated to those who serve, diligently hiring veterans and active military members to join its ranks. Monster, a global online employment solution for job seekers and employers who need great p... -
Shell and AirFlow Truck Company Debut Energy-Efficient Class 8 Truck
Houston, TX… Shell and AirFlow Truck Company have designed and built a hyper-fuel-efficient Class 8 truck capable of reducing the energy usage associated with the transportation of goods. This next-generation concept truck, called the Starship Pro... -
TRAC Thermo King Moves To A New Location
HUBBARD, OH… The TRAC Thermo King transport refrigeration professionals have moved from their Hubbard, Ohio location, however, you won’t have to go far to find them as they have moved about five buildings further down on Truck World Blvd. The ne... -
TravelCenters of America Announces Sponsorship of TA Truck Service Challenge at the Atlanta Motor Speedway
WESTLAKE, OH… TravelCenters of America LLC announced its sponsorship of the 2018 TA Truck Service Challenge competition for the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series for professional transport drivers. The challenge is hosted ... -
Truckers Solution – Real Solutions For Real Truckers
FRANKLIN, TN… For a long time now only large fleets could get a discount on diesel fuel by volume buying at travel plazas. That’s all changed, however and now owner-operators and small fleets can receive a respectable discount as well, thanks to...