Magazine / Industry News
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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... -
Wyoming Kenworth Dealer Exposes Vo-Tech Students to Career Opportunities in Trucking
CHEYENNE, WY… To maintain Kenworth’s highest standards for dealer service at the MHC Kenworth dealership he manages in Cheyenne, Marc Hess knows he must attract more young people to the career opportunities at MHC Kenworth. Convincing young peo... -
3rd Eye Teams Up with Gorilla Safety to Offer Electronic Logging Device Technology to Growing Product Offering
KATY, TX… 3rd Eye, a pioneer in the development of vehicle safety cameras and radar, and Gorilla Safety, provider of innovative software solutions that automate fleet and safety management, announced the companies have entered into an agreement to ... -
Containerport Group Announces Passing Of President And Co-Founder Russel A. Graef
ContainerPort Group, Inc. announced that its President and long-time company veteran, Russel A. Graef, passed away on October 26, 2017. It is with great sorrow that we share the loss of one of the intermodal industry’s founders, pioneers and colla... -
Daimler Trucks North America Expands Elite Support Network to 262 Locations
ATLANTA, GA… Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announces the certification of Boyer Trucks in Rogers, MN as the 262nd Elite Support℠ location. The Elite Support network is committed to creating an exceptional customer experience. Elite Support ... -
"FedEx Freights McLean Wins Unprecedented Third TMCSuperTech Crown - WyoTechs Bonnie Greenwood Becomes First Female TMCFutureTech Champion"
Orlando, FL… The American Trucking Associations' Technology and Maintenance Council announced that Mark McLean, a FedEx Freight technician from Montgomery, New York, had won his third Grand Champion title at the National Technicians Skills Competit... -
"Former Air Force One Pilots Personal Stories of September 11 Cap off Successful Fundraising Evening"
OXON HILL, MD… Trucking industry executives from across the U.S. and Canada recently gathered at the Gaylord National Harbor for the Truckload Carriers Association's (TCA) fifth annual charitable gala benefitting the nonprofit organization Wreaths ... -
Freightliner Trucks Partners with Hendrickson on Liftable Forward Tandem Axle to Reduce Weight, Save Fuel, Gain Traction, Improve Maneuverability
ATLANTA, GA… To help fleet customers optimize the movement of variable loads and expand its truck application offerings, Freightliner Trucks announced it has partnered with Hendrickson to offer a Hendrickson OPTIMAAX® 6x2 liftable forward tandem a... -
Freightliner Unveils 60-Inch Raised Roof Configuration for New Cascadia
FORT MILL, SC… Freightliner’s new Cascadia® will now be offered in a 60-inch raised roof sleeper model in both 116- and 126-inch BBC platforms – adding to the number of configurations available for the groundbreaking truck model. “Driver exp...