Magazine / Industry News
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Boy Scout Event at Mid-America Trucking Show a Big Success
Pelham, AL… Trucker Buddy and the Lincoln Heritage Scout Council partnered to bring over 70 Scouts, Scouting leaders and parents to the Mid-America Trucking Show, March 22-24, 2018, in Louisville, Ky. Each Scout earned his Truck Transportation and ... -
Cargo Transporters Announced Huge Pay Increase Effective April 1st
Claremont, NC… Cargo Transporters, Inc. of Claremont, N.C. has announced a pay raise for all drivers including new truck driving school graduates. The new pay structure goes into effect April 1, 2018. All drivers with one year or more over-the-ro... -
‘Cashless’ Tolling Slated to Expand Soon on PA Turnpike
HARRISBURG, PA… The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) has announced that the technology and equipment installations are on track for the Cashless Tolling pilot projects on the Findlay Connector section of the Southern Beltway (PA Turnpike 576... -
Crete Carrier to Increase for Crete & Shaffer Drivers May 1, 2018
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CTA E-Letter Campaign: Let’s Get ELDs on Trucks Across Canada Soon!
Toronto… With the U.S. already having applied its own ELD mandate and well over 50% of trucks in Canada now ELD compliant and ready to go, Canada should do everything possible not to delay implementation and enforcement of the rule across all prov... -
Goodyear Names 35th Highway Hero
AKRON, OH… A truck driver who administered first aid to a motorist who had been pierced through the neck by a broken steering wheel after crashing into a truck is the 35th recipient of the prestigious Goodyear Highway Hero Award. Chosen from thre... -
International Roadcheck 2018 To Be Held June 5-7
An International Roadcheck will be held throughout the USA, Canada and Mexico on Tuesday, June 5th through Thursday, June 7th, 2018. The Roadcheck will consist primarily of Level 1, 37 step inspections with a focus on hours of service compliance. D... -
"Auto Dealers React to White Houses Steel and Aluminum Tariffs"
Alexandria, VA… The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) responded to President Trump's announcement of a 25 percent tariff on steel imports and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum imports. "Tariffs are taxes, and the American ... -
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,” ...