Magazine / Industry News
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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 ... -
Paschall Truck Lines Builds On 80-Year Safety Legacy With Addition Of Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™
ELYRIA, OH… Both the Lincoln Tunnel and the Golden Gate Bridge opened to vehicles in 1937 – and that same year, on the roads in-between, L.W. Paschall began delivering goods in Kentucky. Eight decades later, Paschall Truck Lines is still keeping ... -
Peach State Truck Centers, “Hope” Sponsor of 7th Winship 5K
ATLANTA, GA… More than 3,400 runners and walkers helped to raise a record amount of money over the weekend for cancer research at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. The 7th annual Winship Win the Fight 5K Run/Walk, held on Saturday, Oc... -
Pennsylvania Turnpike Joins Drivewyze Driver Safety Notifications Program
DALLAS, TX… Drivers of trucks equipped with Drivewyze Connected Truck services will to receive in-cab safety notifications when approaching 26 curves and ramps on the Pennsylvania Turnpike where advisory speeds are less than the posted speed. The... -
Safety Innovations Make New Volvo VNL and VNR Series the Safest Volvo Trucks Ever
The new Volvo VNL and VNR series combine active safety innovations to help professional drivers reduce fatigue and distraction, making the new long-haul and regional haul models the safest Volvo trucks ever. “The new VNR and VNL series strengthe... -
Schneider Reserves Tesla Semi Trucks
GREEN BAY, IW… Schneider, a premier provider of transportation and logistics services, has announced its commitment to purchase new Tesla Semi trucks. As a long-time industry leader in both sustainability and technology, Schneider has placed reserv... -
State of California Approves Regulations Modernizing Statewide Interoperable Electronic Tolling System
Washington, DC… The State of California’s Office of Administrative Law has issued a notice of approval of regulatory changes paving the way for the adoption of the ISO 18000-63 (more commonly known as “6C”) electronic toll collection protocol... -
The NATSO Foundation Awards $25,000 in Scholarships for Education
ALEXANDRIA, VA… The NATSO Foundation is proud to announce that it has awarded $25,000 in scholarships through the Bill Moon Scholarship program to further the education of five students with ties to the truckstop and travel plaza industry. "The NAT... -
Truckers Warn State Attorneys General About Enforcement Confusion Of ELD Mandate On Trucks
Grain Valley, MO… The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has requested that top officials from each state seriously review potential problems anticipated with enforcement of an impending federal trucking mandate requiring electronic lo... -
Volvo Trucks Announces Continued Sponsorship of America’s Road Team for 2018
Volvo Trucks North America announced today that it will renew its commitment to the America’s Road Team outreach program, serving again as exclusive sponsor in 2018. Volvo Trucks North America president Göran Nyberg made the announcement at the A... -
WABCO Launches OnSide™ Blind Spot Detection System at MCE 2017; Radar-Based Technology Reduces Risk of Side Collisions and Enables Active Collision Avoidance
ORLANDO, FL… WABCO introduced WABCO OnSide™, an advanced blind spot detection system for commercial trucks and trailers. The radar-based system alerts drivers of the presence of a moving vehicle in a truck's blind spot and provides a side collisi... -
Western Star 5700XE Delivers Christmas Tree to Michigan State Capital
LANSING, MI… A special load demands a special truck. That’s why a 2018 Western Star 5700XE delivered the official Michigan state Christmas tree to the Capitol building on October 27, 2017. The 5700XE, which was showcased at the North American Com... -
Winterizing Your Truck
It’s that time of year when we could find ourselves in a snowstorm tomorrow. This is one of the few occupations where we can be in the 80's one day and driving in a blizzard the next. Having your truck prepared for winter can make the difference b...