Magazine / Industry News
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ATHS National Convention
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Bobby Berkstresser Honored With NATSO Hall of Fame Award
Alexandria, Va. -- NATSO, the trade association representing the truckstop and travel plaza industry, is pleased to announce that Bobby Berkstresser, owner of Lee Hi Travel Plaza and White's Travel Center, will receive the NATSO Hall of Fame award du... -
Boyd Bros. Announces 2 CPM Pay Increase And 6 CPM Sign-On Bonus
Clayton, AL… Boyd Bros. Transportation is issuing a two-cent-per-mile pay increase with a one-thousand dollar weekly minimum pay to its drivers, effective February 27, 2018. Along with the pay increase, Boyd is launching a new sign-on bonus geare... -
Brand New Doll Encourages Girls To Drive Their Own Dreams
Skaneateles, NY… The future’s an endless highway for girls around the U.S. playing with a brand new plush doll developed and produced by HABA for the Women In Trucking Association, Inc. Clare, a passionate and energetic plush friend, stands 13�... -
Country Music Star Kellie Pickler Headlining Mid-America Trucking Show Concert
Louisville, KY… This year, the 2018 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) will once again feature a free concert for all attendees on Friday, March 23rd, sponsored by ExxonMobil and the Mobil Delvac™ team. Country music star and American Idol alum ... -
Covenant Transport Launches First-Of-Its-Kind $40,000 Teaming Bonus
Chattanooga, TN… Big pay increases are atop Covenant Transport’s New Year’s resolutions list this week, as company officials launch the expedited freight specialist’s $40,000 Teaming Bonus program aimed at teams and single drivers willing to ... -
Eaton Enhances ServiceRanger™ 4 Diagnostic and Service Software to Keep Pace with Automated Transmission Growth
GALESBURG, MI… Power management company Eaton has enhanced the company’s ServiceRanger™ 4 diagnostic and service tool to provide commercial service providers with a suite of solutions, allowing them to more quickly diagnose and repair problems ... -
Extreme Trailer – Lighter, Stronger, Less Maintenance
DOVER, OH… Les Smith has spent 34 years in sales and manufacturing in the transportation industry, many of which were in aluminum trailer manufacturing. During that time Les learned a lot and also saw a need for an aluminum flatbed that would be ... -
Flatbed Hauler Hornady Transportation Offers Up to $10,000 in Sign-On Bonuses
MONROEVILLE, AL… Hornady Transportation LLC, a Daseke company, has announced a hefty sign-on bonus of $6,000 to experienced drivers with one or more years of recent flatbed experience. The bonus will pay out over 18 months in 3-month increments to... -
Freightliner’s New Cascadia Receives 2017 GOOD DESIGN Award
PORTLAND, OR… The design of Freightliner Trucks’ new Cascadia® model was selected for a recent 2017 GOOD DESIGN™ award. The prestigious competition selects product designs and graphics from more than 46 nations for design excellence. Founded i... -
German Design Council Honors Freightliner New Cascadia with Awards
PORTLAND, OR… Freightliner Trucks’ new Cascadia® model recently won two 2017 Automotive Brand Contest awards – one for Exterior Volume Brand, the other for Interior Volume Brand. The Exterior Volume Brand award recognizes design in all vehicle... -
Government Announces Reduced UCR Fees for Interstate Carriers
ATLANTA, GA… The federal government has announced reduced annual fees for commercial carriers required by law to participate in the Unified Carrier Registration Plan (UCR). The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which has oversi... -
Mercer Transportation – 40 Years and Looking to the Future
Significant Moments in 2017 Last year was a big year for Mercer Transportation as the company celebrated their 40 year anniversary. According to Jason Schaftlein, Director of Recruiting and Retention, “It is a tremendous accomplishment for any truc... -
MTO Announces Final Details of Green Commercial Vehicle Program
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has announced the final details on eligibility and rebates of the Green Commercial Vehicle Program (GCVP) championed by OTA as a way for the industry to receive the benefit of funds carriers pay through carbon pr... -
"NATSO Briefs House Homeland Security Committee_on Industry Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking"
Alexandria, VA… NATSO Foundation President Lisa Mullings told members of the House Committee on Homeland Security that the truckstop and travel plaza industry plays a vital role in combating human trafficking that takes place along the nation's Int... -
New Detroit Engine Strengthens Commitment to Vocational Market, Expands Product Portfolio
Palm Beach, FL… Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced the start of vehicle production on February 5, 2018 with the new Detroit™ DD8™ engine. The engine is the latest addition to Detroit’s expansive powertrain portfolio. The success of... -
Ontario’s Minister of Transportation Applauds Introduction of Federal ELD Mandate
Brampton, Ont… The Ontario Trucking Association is congratulating federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau and Ontario’s Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca for once again showing leadership in truck safety by announcing their support for ... -
PACCAR Parts Delivers Record-Setting Supply Chain Performance of 16 Million Order Lines Shipped
RENTON, WA… In 2017, PACCAR Parts set a new record with over 16 million global order lines shipped from its distribution centers. Through state-of-the-art supply chain systems and technology, PACCAR Parts delivered impressive levels of order fulfi... -
Pay Increase Announced For MILAN Regional OTR Drivers And Owner-Operators
MILAN Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. is pleased to announce a substantial pay increase for regional over-the-road drivers and independent contractors. Effective immediately, an experienced company driver will be paid $0.40 to $0.50 per mile, resulting ... -
Peterbilt Reaches 1,000,000 Vehicle Milestone
DENTON, Texas – January 10, 2018 – Today Peterbilt Motors Company announced the production of the 1,000,000th Peterbilt vehicle. The Model 567 Heritage rolled off the assembly line at the company’s Denton, Texas manufacturing facility. “The p...