Magazine / Industry News
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Bendix Supports National Transportation Safety Board’s Goals; Offers Insight On Addressing “Most Wanted List” Challenges
ELYRIA, OH… There are some tough challenges on the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) newest Most Wanted List of critical changes needed to reduce transportation accidents and save lives. Sharing the NTSB’s goals of safer highway tr... -
Bestpass Covers New Ohio River Bridges Tolling System
Commercial fleets can use Bestpass to pay for toll on the three Ohio River bridges that started all-electronic tolling on Dec. 30, 2016. Connecting Louisville, Ky., and Southern Indiana, the three bridges are the new I-65 Abraham Lincoln Bridge, the ... -
BTC Supports Listen-Only Cell Phone Use on U.S. Commercial Aircraft
I. SUMMARY Business Travel Coalition (BTC) urges the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to permit controlled inbound voice communications and prohibit outbound voice communications aboard U.S. commercial aircraft. To the extent that DOT finds ai... -
Bucket Grate Transforms Washing Forever
Everyone has a favorite item to clean their vehicle with, be it a wash mitt, sponge or brush. All of these tools pick up dirt and debris that eventually collect in the bottom of a wash bucket. Shurhold Industries' new Bucket Grate sits in the bottom ... -
CAT Scale® Celebrates 40 Years of Weighing
WALCOTT, IA… It’s been 40 years since CAT Scale installed its first scale in South Holland, Illinois. For CAT Scale Company, it’s been 40 years of striving to provide professional drivers with the most accurate weights possible. Founded by tr... -
CAT Scale® Celebrates 40 Years With Sweepstakes-Weigh to Win® Begins February 1st
WALCOTT, IA… CAT Scale is celebrating 40 years in business this year and thanking its customers by giving away a brand new pickup truck and thousands of other prizes. The Weigh to Win® Sweepstakes kicks off February 1, 2017 at CAT Scale locations.... -
Central Oregon Truck Company Driver Delivers Baby At Truck Stop - Danny Leon-Guerrero Recognized As A TCA Highway Angel
ALEXANDRIA, VA… Danny Leon-Guerrero, a professional truck driver for Central Oregon Truck Company of Redmond, Oregon, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). He is being recognized for delivering a baby at a Pil... -
CFI Professional Truck Driver Named Highway Angel - Jeff Aleman Pulls A Fellow Professional Truck Driver To Safety After A Collision
ALEXANDRIA, VA… Jeff Aleman, of Elizabeth, Colorado, a professional truck driver for CFI of Joplin, Missouri, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). He is being recognized for pulling another professional truck... -
Chain Up So You Don’t Close Up The Freeway
All truck drivers and motorists in passenger vehicles are reminded to look for chain requirement signs and obey the chain law. Several freeway and highway closures over the past several weeks, including the closure of I-84 and I-82 today were due to ... -
Chevron Announces Availability of Delo 400 CK-4 and FA-4 Product Lines
Chevron has announced the availability of its larger and higher performing line of Delo 400 API CK-4 and FA-4 heavy duty engine oils (HDEO). The new product line is engineered using an advanced formulation of Chevron’s proprietary ISOSYN engine oi... -
Consumers Union Applauds EPA’s Decision to Maintain Robust Fuel Economy Standards through 2025
WASHINGTON, DC… The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed determination that would maintain the stringent fuel economy standards for passenger cars and trucks through model year 2025. When finalized, this decision would ens... -
"Consumers Union: EPAs Plan to Finalize Fuel Economy Standards Through 2025 Saves Consumers Billions of Dollars"
WASHINGTON, DC… The Environmental Protection Agency's plan to finalize fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles through model year 2025 is a big win for consumers, according to comments filed today by Consumers Union, the policy and mobilizati... -
CTA: Feds Must Crack Down on Truck Emission Control Tampering
In an appearance before the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, the Canadian Trucking Alliance called on the federal government to broaden its oversight powers under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) similar... -
Cummins Extends B6.7tm Base Warranty To Full 3 Years/Unlimited Miles In 2017
COLUMBUS, IN… Continuing on the promise of dependability, Cummins Inc. has announced the introduction of a complete 3 year/unlimited mile base warranty for the B6.7 engine. This applies to 2017 B6.7 engines in on-highway trucks in North America. Th... -
Eaton Bringing FLEX Reman Transmissions to Canadian Market
GALESBURG, MI … Power management company Eaton will bring its popular lineup of FLEX Reman transmissions into the Canadian marketplace for the first time starting January 1, 2017. Doing so will allow Canadian OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers)... -
Governor Wolf, Bipartisan Leaders Announce Pennsylvania REAL ID Extension
Harrisburg, PA … Pennsylvania has been granted an extension until June 5, 2017 from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to fix state law to allow for federal REAL ID compliance after Governor Tom Wolf and bipartisan leaders including Senator... -
Hunter Idealease – Butler Has Moves To Route 8 South In Penn Twp.
Butler, PA… Hunter Truck Sales and Service moved the Butler Leasing Facility to the former Trader Horn building on Route 8 South in Butler. The Commercial Truck leasing facility was previously located on Route 38/Oneida Valley Road. In the new loc... -
Larson Electronics Releases a NEW High Intensity 33 Watt LED Flood Light
Larson Electronics, a leading manufacturer and supplier of industrial grade lighting, has announced the release of a 33 watt high output LED floodlight suitable for use in the boating industries and marine sectors. The Larson Electronics’ LEDL-33... -
Maverick Transportation To Sponsor Smart Phone Truckers Million Dollar Giveaway In 2017
LITTLE ROCK, AR… Arkansas-based Maverick Transportation LLC recently announced its sponsorship of the 2017 Smart Phone Truckers Million Dollar Giveaway. This year, 12 trucker finalists will have the opportunity to win $1 million. “Maverick Transp... -
Maverick USA, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Marine Transport, Inc.
Maverick USA, Inc. announced the acquisition of Marine Transport, Inc. (MTI), based in Au Gres, MI. Through the purchase, Maverick acquired substantially all of the assets of MTI, including approximately 25 tractors and 80 trailers. MTI, founded in ...