Magazine / Industry News
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Hear from Mawson and Mawson Owner Operator Scott Miller
At Mawson and Mawson, we respect and appreciate our drivers. We realize that we’re not in business without them – it’s that simple. We’re fortunate to have a fleet of 350 professional and courteous drivers, many of whom have been with us for ... -
Innovative Performance Pay Program Rolled Out By Super Service
Somerset, KY… Increasing earning power and taking control of their pay is a top priority for experienced professional truck drivers but until now, many struggled to find a carrier that allowed performance to dictate pay. This is where Super Servic... -
Mercer Transportation Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Louisville, KY… In honor of Mercer Transportation‘s 40th anniversary, the Company hosted an unprecedented, one-of-a-kind, month long celebration in July. Festivities geared toward employees and Owner Operators, as well as the general public, too... -
NAVISTAR TO END PRODUCTION OF PROPRIETARY MEDIUM-DUTY 9/10 LITER ENGINE BY 2018
LISLE, IL… Navistar announced that it will cease all engine production at its plant in Melrose Park, Ill., by the second quarter of fiscal 2018. The company will continue the facility’s transformation into Navistar’s technical center, including... -
New Firestone Wide Base Radial Truck Tire Delivers Traction and Durability for On/Off-Highway Use
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Optronics Introduces Three LED Light Bars with Combination Spot/Flood and Industry’s First Lifetime Warranty
TULSA, OK… Optronics International, a leading manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting, announced the release of three new LED Light Bars today. The new lamps come in 13-, 22- and 33-inch lengths, and each LED Light Bar projects... -
PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards Named First Female PA Turnpike Chair
MIDDLETOWN, PA… PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards of Whitemarsh Township was named chair of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) as part of a reorganization commissioners approved today during a bimonthly meeting of the five-member panel.... -
Schneider Receives 11th Ride of Pride Truck and Selects Navy Reserves Veteran as Its Captain
GREEN BAY, WI… Some feel that they can never escapes their past, but for many drivers at Schneider, one of the nation’s largest truckload carriers employing thousands with military experience, their past is a blessing and a large part of what th... -
Schneider Responds to Industry Demand With New Facility in Phoenix, Arizona
GREEN BAY, WI… The sunny Southwest got a littler busier with the June 22 grand opening of a new Schneider facility in Phoenix, Arizona. Schneider – a premier truckload, intermodal and logistics provider known nationwide for its bright orange equ... -
She Weighed And Won!
WALCOTT, IA… On Friday, July 14th, shortly after 11:30 am Alexandra Corbin’s life got a whole lot better when she was presented the keys to her new truck! She is the lucky winner of a 2017 Ford F250 4x4 Pickup in CAT Scale's Weigh to Win® Sweep... -
Southern Recipe and St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund Honor Truck Drivers
Lima, OH… Southern Recipe, the preferred pork rind brand, will honor the more than 3.5 million hard working truck drivers in our country who travel nearly 400 billion miles each year with its 6th Annual Truck Driver Appreciation campaign. From Aug... -
Trail King Introduces Versatile New MG-HG Trailer
MITCHELL, SD… Trail King Industries, Inc. a leading trailer manufacturer of open deck and materials hauling trailers serving a wide variety of markets, is pleased to announce the introduction of their Commercial MG-HG detachable gooseneck trailer f... -
Trail King Promotes Lee Anderson to Vice President of Human Resources, Safety and Environmental
MITCHELL, SD…. Trail King Industries, Inc. a leading trailer manufacturer serving a wide variety of markets, announces the promotion of Lee Anderson to Vice President of Human Resources, Safety and Environmental for Trail King. In his new role, And... -
Trail King Welcomes District Sales Manager
MITCHELL, SD… Trail King Industries, Inc. a leading trailer manufacturer serving a wide variety of markets, is pleased to announce the recent hire of Ryan Smith, who joins the Trail King Sales department as a District Sales Manager. Within this ro... -
TravelCenters Of America Launches Blog ‘Back On The Road
WESTLAKE, OH… TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters) operator of the TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® travel center brands, has released an exciting update to its website. Their new blog, Back on the Road, shares engaging content, truck mai... -
Travelcenters Of America Teams Up Once Again With St. Christopher Fund For Annual Band Together Campaign
WESTLAKE, OH… TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, launched its annual campaign on August 1, in support of the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF), ... -
Trucker Appreciation Day – September 11, 2017
The Maine Professional Drivers Association (MPDA), in conjunction with the Maine State Police Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Unit, will hold a driver appreciation lunch on Monday, September 11, 2017 to celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciati... -
Volvo D13 Turbo Compound Engine Powers New Volvo VNL Series to 7.5 Percent Improvement in Fuel Efficiency
Volvo Trucks North America’s new VNL series delivers up to 7.5 percent improved fuel efficiency when spec’d with Volvo’s innovation-packed D13 Turbo Compound engine (D13TC), providing customers a potent combination that is raising the standard ... -
Volvo Trucks Introduces Genuine Painted Parts Program
Volvo Trucks North America announced today that it now offers a Genuine Painted Parts Program, delivering genuine, factory-built replacement parts, custom painted for pre-order or quick turnaround. The Volvo Genuine Painted Parts Program offers cu... -
100th Birthday Party Held for Truck Manufactured by John Deere’s Grandson
WALCOTT, IA… Iowa 80 Trucking Museum hosted a 100th Birthday party for its 1917 Velie truck on Friday, July 14th at 2:30 pm. The event coincided with this year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree, which was held July 13-15. The public was welcome to a...