Magazine / Industry News
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Sioux City Kenworth Invests $5.5 Million in Relocation to New Building, Larger Site
SIOUX CITY, IA… Responding to the needs of local businesses and truck fleets and operators, Sioux City Kenworth has moved its full-service dealership to a new building located on a major truck route in Sioux City. Sioux City Kenworth’s new 44... -
Truck Driver and Diesel Technicians Not The Only Shortage
As everyone reading this magazine knows, there is a massive shortage of truck drivers and diesel technicians across the United States. But, there is another shortfall related to the Trucking Industry and that is the scarcity of the truck driving inst... -
Truckers Rate the Best Truck Stops
Phoenix, AZ… With more than 750,000 monthly users, the Trucker Path mobile app is the most popular tool for truckers today. The multi-dimensional app utilizes crowd-sourcing technology to make it easy for users to not only view, but also report pa... -
Trucks Honor Our Military
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... -
Two Million Trucks In 10 Years - Goodyear-Fleet HQ Emergency Roadside Service Program Achieves Major Milestone, Continues To Get Trucks Up And Running
AKRON, OH… The 24/7 Goodyear-Fleet HQ Emergency Roadside Service program recently helped the two millionth truck that has contacted it for assistance return to service, a major milestone for the program, which The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in... -
What Children Say Their Truck Driving Parents Mean To Them And Their Families
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL… For many truck drivers today, it’s easy to think of the daily grind and stay focused on the task at hand. However, they need to realize that they are heroes, particularly to their families. That’s the reaction many childre... -
Women In Trucking Announces its 2018 October Member of the Month
Plover, WI… Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Lana Poveda as its October Member of the Month. Lana is a CRST Expedited Team Driver with 15 years of service. All of us in the transportation industry can find inspiration in Lana Pove... -
Women In Trucking Announces its 2018 September Member of the Month
Plover, WI … Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Sarah Johnson as its September Member of the Month. Sarah is the Executive Vice President of Milestone Trailer Leasing in St. Charles, Missouri. While in college, Sarah started workin... -
Wreaths Across America Honors David Arpin with 2017 James Prout/Spirit of Giving Award
NEWPORT, RI… Wreaths Across America (WAA) recently recognized Arpin Van Lines’ David Arpin as the fourth recipient of the organization’s annual James Prout/WAA Spirit of Giving Award. Sarah and Rob Worcester, both members of the WAA founding fa... -
A “Wheely” Good Time Was Had By All At The 2018 Ridin’ With Dee’z Wheelz Bicycle Festival!
PITTSBURGH, PA… Wheels, wheels, and more wheels! Dee’z Wheelz Bicycle Festival was held on August 26th at the Bud Harris Bike Track in Highland Park in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The annual festival was created by Pittsburgh Police Officer Pamela ... -
Bendix Completes Transition To ISO 14001:2015 Certification
ELYRIA, OH… Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC recently completed ISO 14001:2015 transition audits at all 11 of its facilities across six locations. ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, focuses on environmental management sys... -
Bendix Intellipark™ Electronic Parking Brake: Enabling Safer Trucks Today And Tomorrow
ELYRIA, OH… Addressing a problem of today while paving another stretch on the road to tomorrow, Bendix® Intellipark™ electronic parking brake control is now moving into fleet trials with an expected launch in 2019. Intellipark helps prevent ro... -
Caledonia Haulers “Family” Attends The Walcott Truckers Jamboree
Jim Gallup, Training and Driver Services at Caledonia Haulers with Recruiter Chuck Micrau at the Walcott Truckers Jamboree. Both men still drive for Caledonia Haulers on a regular basis. They are standing by Professional Truck Driver Mike Van Ness�... -
Ed Wilson Trucking Takes Delivery of 1,000th Trailstar Trailer
ALLIANCE, OH… Ed Wilson and Son Trucking of New Springfield, Ohio has taken delivery of Trailstar International’s 1000th Aluminum Dump Trailer built at the company’s plant in Alliance, Ohio. The 2018 aluminum sheet and post dump trailer was cu... -
Engine Test Results Using Better Diesel FBC
Fuel economy test for Better Diesel™ FBC (Fuel Borne Catalyst) We have results from a controlled single engine test and are pleased to share the good news…here are the results: •2% reduced fuel consumption at 1400 rpm and 30% load •14% red... -
Fyda Freightliner Columbus Diesel Technicians Participate in the 2018 DTNA Technician Skills Competition
Columbus, OH… Fyda Freightliner Columbus is pleased to announce that two of the dealership’s diesel technicians will participate in the 2018 DTNA Technician Skills Competition regionals. Chad and Jason Britton, who are brothers, were two of four... -
Jacobs Introduces 2-Step Varıable Valve Actuatıon System To Enhance Engıne Performance And Effıcıency
Bloomfield, CT… Jacobs Vehicle Systems has launched a new 2-Step Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) system. By enhancing performance and efficiency across an engine’s operating range, 2-Step VVA will help engine manufacturers further improve fuel con... -
MAVERICK TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCES ANOTHER PAY INCREASE AND NEW GUARANTEE PAY
Little Rock, AR… Maverick Transportation LLC has announced its fourth pay increase this year along with a new weekly guarantee pay. This new raise in pay is for its drivers in regional and over-the-road Flatbed Divisions. The weekly minimum guaran... -
Montgomery Logistics Carrier of the Quarter Award Winner Announced
Birmingham, AL… Birmingham, AL, July 13th - Montgomery Logistics, a full-service logistics provider, is pleased to name AJC Transportation, Inc. in Ocala, Florida, as the first recipient of the new Carrier of the Quarter award. AJC Transportation, ... -
Navistar Chooses Dana Spicer Single Rear Axle As Standard Equipment for Medium-Duty Trucks and Buses
MAUMEE, OH… Dana Incorporated announced that its Spicer single drive axles will be standard equipment on International MV Series medium-duty trucks and IC BusTM CE Series and RE Series models. The standard-product position is effective imme...