Magazine / Industry News
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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... -
TSI Is Now A Beau-Roc Truck Bodies Dealer
NORTH JACKSON, OH… TSI is pleased to announce that they now offer complete sales, service, parts and installations for Beau-Roc Steel Dump Bodies. Established in 1984, Truck Specialists Inc. is an authorized Western Star dealership located at 385 ... -
Utsinger Towing Takes Trophies At APTO Show
SPRINGFIELD, OH… Utsinger Towing of Youngstown, Ohio took home two trophies with their 2015 Ford F550 and Jerr-Dan Rollback Tiltbed Tow Truck at the Associated Professional Towers of Ohio summer picnic. The event was held this past August at Clar... -
Women In Trucking Association Announces its 2018 March Member of the Month
Plover, WI … Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Sharyl Snider, as its March Member of the Month. With over 260,000 safe driving miles driven to date, Sharyl is ranked No. 1 female driver of Elkhart, IN-based CWRV Transport. Signing u... -
36th Annual Shell ROTELLA® SuperRigs Rolls into White’s Travel Center in Raphine, Va. June 14-16
The 36th Annual Shell ROTELLA® SuperRigs will be held June 14-16 at White’s Travel Center in Raphine, Va. with a theme of Tribute to Toughness. Situated just off Interstate 81 and Interstate 64 in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, contestants and a... -
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 ...