Magazine / Industry News
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Trucking Moves America Forward Applauds Trucking’s Charitable Work This Past Holiday Season
Washington, DC… Moves America Forward (TMAF), the industry-wide education and image movement, proudly recognizes the trucking industry’s charitable work to give time and support to local communities. TMAF compiled a list of organizations and comp... -
Western Star Extends Availability of “Wings of Awesomeness” Graphics Package
PORTLAND, OR… Western Star has expanded its 50th anniversary “Wings of Awesomeness” limited edition graphics package into 2018. Customers can now order it for any Western Star truck model, in their choice of paint colors. Originally available i... -
Wreaths Across America Depends On Freightliner Trucks To Help Harvest And Deliver Wreaths In Honor Of Veterens
Morrill Worcester has been in the wreath business for 47 years at Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine. But he’s better known as the man behind Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization dedicated to remembering and honoring veterans... -
API CK-4 and FA-4 Diesel Oils Readily Available on Anniversary of Engine Oil Categories
Since being launched on December 1, 2016, API CK-4 and FA-4 diesel engine oils have become readily available for the trucking, construction and agriculture industries. The American Petroleum Institute has licensed approximately 654 CK-4 and 83 FA-4 ... -
Attractive Kenworth T680 Draws Crowds as Montana Owner-Operator Transports U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
GRAND FORKS, ND… Weeks before the U.S. Forest Service announced the choice of owner-operator Larry Spiekermeier and Whitewood Transport to transport the 2017 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, Spiekermeier knew he and his company were strong contenders. ... -
Bendix Tech Tips: Preparing Wheel-Ends And Air Dryers For Winter
ELYRIA, OH… Across North America, it’s getting to be that time of year: Temperatures are dropping, and fleets and owner-operators are prepping for chilly conditions and wintry roads. Before things get too harsh out there, the Bendix Tech Tips se... -
Bestpass and Central Florida Expressway Partner to Provide Enhanced Toll Management Services for Commercial Fleets
ALBANY, NY… Bestpass, a company that provides single-source payment and streamlined toll management services to commercial fleets, and the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) has announced a partnership to enhance toll management services f... -
Boyd Bros. Announces Highest Sign-On Bonus Available in Industry for Flatbed Drivers
Clayton, AL… Boyd Bros. Transportation has made history by announcing an industry-high $14,000 sign-on bonus for experienced flatbed CDL-A holders who join the carrier as company drivers before year-end. Owner-operators and lease/purchase drivers ... -
Cancer Awareness Truck Participates In Halloween Parade
CONNELLSVILLE, PA… The Cancer Awareness Peterbilt owned by McClymonds Supply and Transit of Portersville, PA was part of the Halloween Parade this past October in Connellsville, PA. The 2017 glider was built in McClymonds’ own shop and is dedi... -
Carrier Transicold of Detroit Reaches 50 Year Milestone
LINCOLN PARK, MI… Carrier Transicold of Detroit is commemorating 50 years of serving eastern Michigan’s transport refrigeration providers, those vital links of the “cold-chain” that safely deliver food and other refrigerated essentials to sup... -
CTA, ATA and CANACAR Issue Joint Statement on NAFTA
The Canadian Trucking Alliance was joined by the American Trucking Association (ATA) and the Cámara Nacional del Autotransporte de Carga (CANACAR) in support of trucking as an integral part of the NAFTA negotiations. In the joint statement, the na... -
"Curtis Carr Named National Safety Director of the Year - Estes Express Lines Executive Presented Trucking Industrys Premier Safety Award"
Memphis, TN…, American Trucking Associations' Safety Management Council announced Curtis Carr of Estes Express Lines as the winner of the 2017 National Safety Director Award. The award was presented during the Awards Banquet at the ATA Safety, Secu... -
Daimler Trucks North America Launches 3D Printed Parts Program
Portland, OR… Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will make its first delivery of plastic parts produced using 3D printing technologies to its customers in the coming weeks as part of a pilot program. As a market leader and pioneer of emerging tech... -
Distinctive Kenworth T680 Raises Awareness for Truckers Against Trafficking
PHOENIX, AZ… J&L Transportation owner and president Mike Jimenez and company driver Brian Sprowel are on a mission. Through the “Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 Jimenez acquired for J&L Transportation at a benefit auction, and now driven by Spr... -
Fyda Freightliner Invests in New Cascadia Simulator
Columbus, OH… Fyda Freightliner recently took delivery of a New Cascadia simulator to be used as a core piece of training for the company's approximately 106 service technicians that work at its seven locations in Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. ... -
Goin’ To The Dogs (and Cats) – Companies Work Together To Send Pet Supplies To Hurricane Victims
HERMITAGE, PA… It was a collective effort of several companies and many individuals who collected and transported 4 tractor-trailer loads of much needed pet supplies to the victims of Hurricane Harvey. A collection drive for pet supplies was starte... -
Havis Introduces Upgraded Universal Laptop and Tablet Cradle Line for a Wide Variety of Devices
WARMINSTER, PA… Havis Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of in-vehicle mobile office solutions for mobile professionals, has announced a new, upgraded line of universal cradle solutions for a wide range of tablet and laptop models. The new g... -
Mobile Awareness Delivers Complete Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Compliance Solution
SOLON, OH… Mobile Awareness, a leader in transportation safety products for commercial fleets, announces the release of a new Hours of Service (HOS) solution providing transport businesses a paperless Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (F... -
New Year! New Job!
Happy New Year! You may be thinking about the past year and things you want to improve upon, or even change in 2018. If finding a better company to drive for is on your New Year’s Resolution list, look no further than Mawson and Mawson. We sat down... -
Ozark Motor Lines Introduces New Driver Pay Package
Memphis, TN… Ozark Motor Lines, Inc., a family-owned ground transportation services company based in Memphis, Tenn., recently rolled out a new pay package for its company drivers. The new pay package includes an increase in both cents per mile and ...