Magazine / Industry News
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Big G Express Announces Pay Raise And New Mileage Program For Drivers
Shelbyville, TN… Big G Express, Inc., one of the nation’s leading truckload carriers, recently announced big changes to its driver pay. The employee-owned company plans to roll out a 2 cents per mile pay increase as well as switch to a PC*Miler ... -
Big O Tires Recognizes Franchisees of the Year
Palm Beach Gardens, FL… Big O Tires®, one of North America's largest retail tire franchisors with nearly 450 stores in 23 states, is proud to recognize the 2017 Franchisees of the Year. •Brian and Chad Cunningham, multi-store owners in Colorado... -
BlueParrott Introduces the World’s First 100% Voice-Controlled Headset
LOWELL, MA and DALLAS, TX… BlueParrott, a leader in wireless headset technology, introduces the B550-XT, the world’s first 100 percent voice-controlled* over the-head headset to be IP54 rated, today at the Great American Trucking Show (GATS 2018... -
By Pam Pollock, Editor I attended the Carlisle Truck Nationals this past August and saw many trucks adorned with beautiful murals honoring our Military Veterans and POW/MIA Soldiers. Viewing these wonderful tributes to our brave men and women who served or are presently serving in the Armed Forces of our Military made my heart soar. Veterans Day is November 11th and I felt it was only fitting to showcase these trucks in this month’s issue of Movin’ Out. Thanks to our Veterans – and also to U.S. Xpress and the other trucking companies who honored the Veterans. • ALL photos by Pam Pollock -
I attended the Carlisle Truck Nationals this past August and saw many trucks adorned with beautiful murals honoring our Military Veterans and POW/MIA Soldiers.Viewing these wonderful tributes to our brave men and women who served or are presently ser... -
By Pam Pollock, Editor I attended the Carlisle Truck Nationals this past August and saw many trucks adorned with beautiful murals honoring our Military Veterans and POW/MIA Soldiers. Viewing these wonderful tributes to our brave men and women who served or are presently serving in the Armed Forces of our Military made my heart soar. Veterans Day is November 11th and I felt it was only fitting to showcase these trucks in this month’s issue of Movin’ Out. Thanks to our Veterans – and also to U.S. Xpress and the other trucking companies who honored the Veterans. • ALL photos by Pam Pollock -
I attended the Carlisle Truck Nationals this past August and saw many trucks adorned with beautiful murals honoring our Military Veterans and POW/MIA Soldiers. Viewing these wonderful tributes to our brave men and women who served or are presently se... -
Carrier Transicold’s ComfortPro® Electric APU Now Available
ATHENS, GA… The new ComfortPro® electric auxiliary power unit (APU) from Carrier Transicold provides quiet, emissions-free truck cab cooling while delivering one of the longest run-times in a battery-powered APU. The ComfortPro electric APU is pow... -
Cooper® TBR Tires Selected as Original Equipment on Blue Bird School Buses
FINDLAY, OH… Cooper Tire announced that its Cooper® brand truck and bus radial (TBR) tires have been selected as standard on Blue Bird school buses. “We are very pleased to be selected by Blue Bird as original equipment on their high quality s... -
Exciting News On Pay, Equipment & Future At Super Service - Now Owned By J&R Schugel, Carrier Announces Sweeping Improvements
Somerset, KY… Super Service LLC, a regional and dedicated full truckload carrier recently purchased by J&R Schugel Trucking, Inc., has made extraordinary advances this year in areas most important to its driving force. Just announced is a new si... -
FedEx Freight’s Phillip Pinter Wins 2018 TMCSuperTech Grand Championship
Orlando, FL… American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council announced that Phillip Pinter, a technician with FedEx Freight from Ida, Michigan, was named the 2018 National Technician Skills Competition – TMC SuperTech – Gr... -
Finalists for 2018 Influential Woman in Trucking Award Announced
Plover, WI… Women In Trucking Association (WIT) and Freightliner Trucks announced three finalists for the 2018 Influential Woman in Trucking award. This is the eighth year for the award which was developed in 2010 as a way to honor female leaders a... -
FMCSA Deputy Administrator to Speak at Women In Trucking Accelerate! Conference
Plover, WI… The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has confirmed that deputy administrator Cathy Gautreaux of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will discuss the safety mission, how that mission is carried out, and the agency�... -
Kenworth Mid Atlantic – Baltimore Joins Kenworth Dealer Network
ROSEDALE, MD… Kenworth Mid Atlantic – Baltimore recently became the newest addition to Kenworth’s dealer network of more than 400 locations in the United States and Canada with its recent opening through a partnership between Tri-State Kenworth... -
Kenworth’s Ground Support is Crucial for PJ Helicopters
RED BLUFF, CA… When an emergency strikes, it’s all hands-on deck for Northern California-based helicopter lift service fleet, PJ Helicopters. Often utilized as a first response team, the helicopter company relies on its equipment to be ready to g... -
Leavitt’s Freight Service Merges with Central Oregon Truck Company
REDMOND, OR… Leavitt’s Freight Service, a specialty carrier of utility poles and engineered wood products, announced that it has merged with Central Oregon Truck Company (COTC), a member of the Daseke family of flatbed and specialized carriers. ... -
Meritor® Announces Hydraulic Option for all ELSA® Disc Brakes
TROY, MI… Meritor, Inc. announced that optional hydraulic actuation is available on all ELSA® disc brakes for applications requiring hydraulic disc brake variants. Built with a modular design, the mechanical, pneumatically operated brake housing... -
Michelin Celebrates the Spirit of Exploration and Travel with Nationwide Rock-Painting Contest
GREENVILLE, SC… In the early days of motoring, Edouard and Andre Michelin introduced the famed Michelin Guide to encourage people to drive their automobiles farther and more frequently. They encouraged people to explore and sightsee as they travele... -
Mid-America Transportation Projects Win Big in National Competition
TRAVERSE CITY, MI… Eight outstanding transportation projects from five mid-America states were honored today in the fourth and final regional America’s Transportation Awards competition. The projects were recognized for major achievements, includ... -
Mike Yadon Receives Trucking Federation’s Prestigious Halladay Award
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations announced the Trucking Associations Executive Council recognized Mike Yadon of FedEx Corporation with the J.R. “Bob” Halladay Award. “Mike has worked incredibly hard during his tenure at FedEx t... -
Opportunities At Smith Oil and Gas Well Services
CANONSBURG, PA…. Have you ever thought about hauling fracking fluids in the oil and gas fields? Professional Truck Driver Jeff Smith from Columbia, Maryland has some interesting insights into driving a frac fluid vacuum tanker. Jeff said, “Yes,... -
Road Ready Alerts Fleet Of Tire Failure In Real Time
FALCONER, NY… Truck-Lite Co., LLC, a worldwide leader in heavy-duty lighting, telematics, engine protection, safety and visibility systems, received a real-life example of just how the SmartBridge Integrator (SBI) benefits fleets that use the Road...