Magazine / Industry News
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Oliver Rubber Company Introduces ULP Vantage Drive Retread
GREENVILLE, SC… Oliver® Rubber Company, LLC, (“Oliver”) has announced the launch of the Oliver Ultra Low Profile (ULP) Vantage Drive, a new SmartWay®-verified, wide-base, drive-axle position retread for line haul and regional commercial-truc... -
Optronics Expands Its LED SuperLamp Technology Across Other Commercial Vehicle Lighting Categories
TULSA, OK… Optronics International, a leading manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting, announced today that it plans to make its new LED SuperLamp technology available on a variety of lamp categories, including headlamps, back-... -
Oregon Can Issue Limited-Term Commercial Driving Privileges
Authority to issue limited-term commercial driving privileges was restored with the passage of Senate Bill 36 by the 2017 Oregon Legislature. On this basis, Oregon will once again issue and renew limited-term Commercial Driver Licenses and Commercial... -
OTA Engages with Legalization of Cannabis Secretariat
The Province of Ontario has begun consultation sessions on the legalization of marijuana. The province is asking stakeholders to provide it with input on how the introduction of marijuana could impact their sector and how government could develop a ... -
OTC Announces New Hendrickson Front And Rear Suspension Bushing Adapter Kits In North America
WARREN, MI… OTC introduces new bushing adapter kits for Hendrickson front and rear suspensions in heavy duty applications. The OTC 4250 Front Suspension Bushing Adapter Kit and 4254 Rear Suspension Bushing Adapter Kit are now available for select H... -
PA Turnpike Removes Call Boxes
HARRISBURG, PA…The PA Turnpike Commission (PTC) began mothballing and removing the bright yellow emergency call boxes that are positioned at one-mile intervals along the shoulder of the 550-mille toll-road system. PTC maintenance crews started to... -
Paccar Transmission Available For Order On Peterbilt Models 579 And 567
DENTON, TX… The advanced PACCAR Automated Transmission is available for order immediately on Peterbilt Models 579 and 567, the company announced. The 12-speed automated transmission is the latest addition to the proprietary PACCAR Powertrain and in... -
Professional Truck Driver Helps to Save Unresponsive Driver
ALEXANDRIA, VA…David Miller, of Palatka, Florida, a professional truck driver for Celadon Trucking of Indianapolis, Indiana, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). He is being recognized for performing CPR on an... -
Professionally Installed Window Film May Reduce The Risk Of Skin Cancer
Washington, DC… Driving long haul routes from sun up to sundown to deliver America’s goods is business as usual for the country’s 3.5 million truck drivers. In fact, America’s professional men and women truckers log close to 724 billion mile... -
Schneider Passes Halfway Mark in Fleet-Wide Implementation of Automated Transmission Tractors
GREEN BAY, WI… For clutching and shifting, it’s time to head on down the highway. Schneider, one of the nation’s largest truckload carriers, recently passed the halfway mark in its fleet-wide implementation of automated transmission trucks, rep... -
SelecTrucks Launches All-Star LineUp Promotion
PORTLAND, OR… SelecTrucks announces All-Star LineUp, an exciting new promotion that provides used truck customers with maximum flexibility to select the discount that works best for their business. When purchasing an eligible vehicle, customers can... -
Truck-Lite Adds Led Fog And Scene Lighting To Heavy-Duty Aftermarket
FALCONER, NY… Truck-Lite Co., LLC, a worldwide leader in heavy-duty lighting, wire harness, mirror, telematics and visibility systems, has added an SAE-compliant LED fog light and LED scene light to its Truck-Lite® by RIGID® product offering. The... -
Vietnam Veteran Honors the Fallen at the 2017 Carlisle Truck Nationals - The Wall Includes Names of Those Lost Since 2001 in Iraq and Afghanistan
CARLISLE, PA … The Vietnam War stands out in our country’s history due to how its service members were looked at upon their return stateside. In some cases, those who served are still trying to find their place. The difficulties that come with se... -
Why Go Copper Free?
Impacts Of The California And Washington Brake Pad Legislation In 2010, the states of Washington and California enacted legislation addressing the presence of copper and other heavy metals used in brake friction materials. Environmental organization... -
Wishing Longtime Mawson and Mawson Dispatcher Frank Flynn All The Best!
HEY! HEY! YA-HOOO!!! Longtime Central Langhorne Dispatcher Frank Flynn is retiring after 39 wonderful years at Mawson and Mawson. Frank has seen his share of changes in the trucking industry: from contacting drivers through pay phones, pagers, beeper... -
ATA Unveils National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Logo
Arlington, VA… The American Trucking Associations revealed a new logo and toolkit for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2017 and announced the opening of an online store featuring products aimed at celebrating America's 3.5 million professio... -
Bosch Introduces The HDS 200 Heavy Duty Scan Tool In North America
WARREN, MI… Bosch has announced the new HDS 200 heavy duty scan tool, offering an easy to use, cost-effective solution for technicians working on class 4 - 8 trucks. HDS 200 is a solution for aftermarket repair shops that sometimes service heavy ... -
Cab Command™ Controller for Supra® Truck Refrigeration Units Now Provides Convenient In-Dash Installation
ATHENS, GA… The Cab Command™ controller for Carrier Transicold’s Supra® truck refrigeration units has been redesigned for mounting in the dashboard, providing greater convenience and versatility for users. Carrier Transicold is a part of UTC C... -
Carrier Transicold to Offer New EPA-Approved Refrigerant for North America Truck and Trailer Systems
ATHENS, GA… Carrier Transicold will begin offering the new-generation refrigerant R-452A as an alternative for use in its truck and trailer refrigeration systems, following the July 21 announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency has appro... -
"Cummins Connected Diagnosticstm Is Now Available Through Zonars Smart Fleet Management Solution"
COLUMBUS, IN… Zonar, the leader in smart fleet management technology, and Cummins Inc., the leading independent manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines, controls and emission solutions are announcing the availability of Cummins Connected Dia...