Magazine / Industry News
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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... -
Preventing Costly “Lights Out” Fines and Downtime
For OEMs, fleet managers and owner-operators of Class 7 or 8 trucks, keeping all the various lights on a trailer functioning properly can eliminate a considerable amount of trouble. This includes avoiding CSA fines or citations for severity points, ... -
Roadrunner Intermodal Services Awarded Drayage Carrier of the Year
PEACHTREE CITY, GA… Roadrunner Intermodal Services, a division of Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. (“Roadrunner”) (NYSE: RRTS), is proud to announce it has been named Drayage Carrier of the Year by Harbor Freight Tools. Since 2016, Roadr... -
Roehl Transport Announces Significant Driver Pay Increase
Roehl Transport, Inc. will be increasing mileage pay for drivers operating under Roehl’s Your Choice Pay Plan effective February 4, 2018 – an increase of 6% to 10% in the mileage rate. Experienced drivers will get a 5-cents-per-mile increase at... -
Schneider Honored With Military Friendly Gold Award for 12th Time
GREEN BAY, WI… Schneider, a long-time supporter of current and former military personnel, has been awarded Victory Media’s 2018 Military Friendly® Gold Award. The award recognizes companies and colleges that have set the standard for demonstrati... -
SEARS SEATING’S NEW ATLAS II ACTIVEVRS SEAT TAKES DRIVER COMFORT AND SAFETY TO A NEW LEVEL
DAVENPORT, IA… Sears Seating, a manufacturer of off-road and over-the-road truck and tractor seating for over 160 years, introduced the next generation of truck suspension seating with the Atlas II ActiveVRS Suspension Seat at this year’s NACV Sh... -
SiriusXM to Launch “Women In Trucking” Show
NEW YORK, NY… SiriusXM announced the launch of Women In Trucking, a live, call-in show airing exclusively on SiriusXM Road Dog channel 146. The weekly, two-hour show will premiere on Saturday, January 20 at 11:00 am ET. Hosted by Ellen Voie, Siriu... -
Super Service Starts New Year With Whopping Pay Raise For Drivers
Somerset, KY… Super Service, one of the nation’s leading regional and dedicated full truckload carriers, has already added big earning additions for drivers this year with its P3 program but has now jumped ahead of other carriers by upping pay ac... -
The 10th Annual Truck Show in Joplin, MO You Can’t Miss Out On
Joplin, MO… 4 State Trucks, home of the Chrome Shop Mafia (CSM), will be hosting their 10th annual Guilty By Association Truck Show and customer expo on September 27-29, 2018 at their corporate headquarters just off I-44 at exit 4 in Joplin, Missou...