Magazine / Industry News
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ATA Truck Tonnage Index Increased 2.9% in January - Tonnage Index 2.6% Higher than January 2016
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 2.9% in January, following a 4.3% decrease during December. (December’s index was revised up from our press release on January 2... -
“Be Prepared To Stop” Exposes Failing U.S. Highway System And Freight Transportation Crisis That Can Bring U.S. Economy To A Standstill And Impact Communities Across The Country
LOS ANGELES, CA… If the U.S. trucking industry were to shut down for a mere five days, it would result in a depletion of food, drinking water, medicine, fuel and other daily necessities. Airports would close, trash would pile up, industrial product... -
Best of the “Elite” Fleet Named
Irving, TX… Kevin Gulley was named November 2016 Driver of the Month for National Carriers, Inc. He has had an unblemished service and safety record. The Oklahoma resident began driving for NCI in November of 2013. He is a company driver working wi... -
CTA Supports Amending Livestock Transport Rules to Introduce Level Playing Field
The Canadian Food and Inspection Agency (CFIA) is doing the right thing by modernizing the rules for transporting livestock, says the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA). However, CTA’s main concern is not the modernization of these rules but rather ... -
Cummins X15 Efficiency Wins TWNA’s Tech Award
The Cummins X15 Efficiency Series diesel has won the Truck Writers of North America’s 2016 Technical Achievement Award. The presentation was made on Wednesday, Mar. 1, during an awards luncheon at the ATA Technology & Maintenance Council’s annual... -
Dana Introduces New Aftermarket E-commerce Site Connecting Service Technicians with Distributors
LAS VEGAS, NV… Dana Incorporated has introduced a new, comprehensive e-commerce platform that streamlines the identification process of the company’s automotive and commercial-vehicle replacement parts portfolio and connects service technicians ... -
Driver Likes The Challenge Of Over-Dimensional Work
Jeff Feliszak has been a Professional Truck Driver for 35 years. In that time he has accrued an impressive 3.5 Million Miles without an accident. He was also honored as NASTC’s (National Association of Small Trucking Companies) 2016 Driver of the... -
Easter Greetings from Mawson and Mawson, Inc.
Spring makes everything exciting and new. It’s a time of hope and joy. Are you looking for a new job? A new career? Maybe even a new company? Here at Mawson and Mawson, we wish you and your family all the blessings of Easter. As a family-run busine... -
Eaton Set to Release Upgrades to its Advantage Series Clutches
GALESBURG, MI… Power management company Eaton has upgraded its line of Advantage Series heavy-duty clutches with a host of design enhancements to improve durability, reduce harmful vibrations and better enable smooth, effortless shifting across a ... -
Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Survey of Economic Activity: Monthly Leasing and Finance Index
Washington, DC… The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed... -
Fuel Retailers, Marketers and End Users Urge EPA to Maintain Current RFS
Alexandria, VA… As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) public comment period on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) closed, NATSO is encouraged by the vast support to keep the current compliance structure under the RFS. NATSO, in collaboration ... -
Jim Ellis Customers Raise $65K for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
Atlanta, GA… Jim Ellis Automotive Group announces charity campaign total of $65,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta to give kids in need the gift of a great future. This past holiday season, the Jim Ellis Automotive Group found a new oppo... -
LockNLube® Grease Coupler XL
The LockNLube® Grease Coupler XL is a longer version of the best-selling original. It features the same unique sliding sleeve that’s operated by a thumb lever. 4 hardened-steel jaws lock onto the grease zerk, creating a leak-proof seal and prevent... -
Motorcyclists Encouraged to Take Free Courses, Start Riding Season Safely
Harrisburg, PA… With the approach of warmer temperatures and the motorcycle riding season in Pennsylvania, PennDOT today urged riders of all ages to prepare by taking a free motorcycle training course. These courses are available to Pennsylvania re... -
National Carriers Drivers Reach Milestones
Irving, TX… National Carriers, Inc. has recognized the following professional drivers for accident free driving. Stephen Dixon of Dallas, TX and Kenneth Covington of Johnson City, TN, were recognized for driving one million miles at NCI without an... -
New High-Performance Coating On Bendix Remanufactured Brake Shoes Improves Protection Against Rust Jacking
ELYRIA, OH… Bendix launches PermaGuard™, an exclusive new protective coating for its remanufactured brake shoes that is engineered to improve resistance to rust jacking – while offering fleets increased brake life and contributing to lower tot... -
NWRA Announces Two New Partnerships That Will Save Members Money
WASHINGTON, DC… The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) announced the launch of two new member-savings program aimed at providing significant discounts to individuals and companies in the market to purchase tire products and vehicles. Th... -
Optimus Prime Replica Truck Coming to Carlisle
Transform Your Weekend at the Truck Nationals This Summer CARLISLE, PA … The Hasbro brand is known for its hugely successful line of toys and in some cases, the movies and/or TV shows those toys have spawned. One such toy line and franchise is Tr... -
OTA Selects 2017-2018 Road Knight Team
Toronto… The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has knighted seven exceptional truck drivers who will travel the province over the next two years, promoting the industry to the media as well as sharing their experiences and knowledge of the trucki... -
OTA Supports Road Safety Bill with Minor Modifications
Bill 65’s intent of allowing municipalities to introduce photo radar technology in school and community safety zones is a measure that should improve road safety by reducing collisions as well improving pedestrian safety at high-risk municipal roa...