Magazine / Industry News
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Volvo Trucks Awards a Volvo Highway Tractor to Pulaski County Schools
Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley (NRV) Assembly Plant is awarding a 2009 Volvo highway tractor featuring a Volvo D16, a 16-liter 600 horsepower engine, to Pulaski County High Schools for the creation of curriculum where high school students can lear... -
Winter Driving is Headed Our Way Tips for Drivers to Prepare For Winter Driving and Visibility
From snowflakes to snow-slush, winter weather plays a factor in driver visibility so it’s important that you remember to prepare your car for the wintery mix ahead. Outsmarting the elements when it comes to visibility can play a critical role for r... -
Kenworth T680 to Begin Transport of U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington, D.C., Following Harvest
MCCALL, ID… The 52nd U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree – an 80-foot Englemann Spruce from Idaho – began its 4,000-mile journey from the Payette National Forest to Washington, D.C., following its harvesting Wednesday and a community celebration this w... -
Kevin Burch Elected 72nd Chairman of American Trucking Associations
American Trucking Associations Board of Directors elected Kevin Burch, president of Jet Express Inc., Dayton, Ohio, as the federation’s 72nd chairman. “I am honored and humbled that my fellow ATA members have chosen me as their chairman for the... -
Kids Helping Kids Stay Warm - Kids Can Help Their Local Peers Stay Warm By Collecting Winter Clothing
Saint Charles, IL… The 26th annual Snug Hugs for Kids™ winter clothing drive begins Oct. 24 and concludes on Dec. 14. The Kids Helping Kids™ program (KHK) supports this clothing drive. Girl Scout, Boy Scout, school, church and youth groups are ... -
Latest U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast Shows Continued Growth for Trucking
Arlington, VA… The American Trucking Associations released the latest edition of its look into the future of freight transportation, U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast to 2027, showing growth in both overall freight volumes and in the amount of g... -
Marketplace Chaplains Delivers Vital Assistance to Truckers on the Road
While the U.S. trucking industry is a $681 billion dollar industry1, according to Bob Costello, president of the American Trucking Association, with 70 percent of all freight in America being moved by trucks, Marketplace Chaplains, America’s large... -
Maverick Transportation Increases Pay For Temperature Control Division
Maverick Transportation LLC, an Arkansas-based carrier, announced a pay increase coming Oct. 2 for over-the-road drivers in its Temperature Control Division (TCD). Named one of The National Transportation Institute’s Top Pay Carriers last year, th... -
"NATSO to Cover the New Presidential Administrations Impact on the Truckstop and Travel Plaza Industry During The NATSO Show 2017"
ALEXANDRIA, VA… A new presidential administration and Congress can bring vast changes to the business community and the economy. As 2017 gets underway, the new President will issue executive orders, start the confirmation process for Cabinet secret... -
New Documentary Film Focuses On Highways And Truckers
Washington, DC… An audience of 100 policymakers recently had the opportunity to view a new documentary film about the nation’s deteriorating interstate highways and the truckers who must travel them. The film Be Prepared to Stop was sponsored by... -
Peach State Freightliner Is The Hope Sponsor For This Year’s Record Breaking Winship Win The Fight 5K Benefitting The Winship Cancer Institute
For the sixth year in a row, the Winship Win the Fight 5K Walk/Run raised a record level of cancer research funding. According to Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, the event brought in more than $880,000. More than three thousand runners... -
Peterbilt To Exhibit At 2017 Mats
DENTON, TX… Peterbilt Motors Company announced it will exhibit during the 2017 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky., in March 2017, showcasing its latest products and services for the tens of thousands of expected attendees. �... -
"Phase Two Of TxDOTs Truck Toll Discount Gets Underway As Part Of Ongoing Congestion-Relief Effort"
AUSTIN, TX… In an ongoing effort to address traffic congestion, the Texas Department of Transportation recently launched Phase 2 of the Truck Toll Discount Program as authorized by the 84th Legislature. The discount program gives trucks a break on ... -
PrePass InfoRM™ Brings Safety Inspection Data to Life
HELP Inc., provider of PrePass®, has unveiled a new business intelligence tool that revolutionizes the way carriers look at their safety data. InfoRM provides carriers with the information they need to understand the anatomy of Inspection Selection ... -
PrePass® Ensures Continued Bypass Reliability with New Sites
PHOENIX, AZ… There’s a saying that if you build it, they will come. In the world of weigh station bypassing, if you build the system right, states will ask you to build more – especially with a system proven to have 99.9% reliability. For over... -
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Groupe President Electronics, the world's leading seller of CB Radio's, has announced a promotion to run through the balance of 2016. The promotion, also termed "Cash for Clunkers" allows consumers to trade in an old or even non-workin... -
Ready For Winter? Truck Tire Tips To Keep You Rolling
Winter is right around the corner, bringing low temperatures and snow and ice-covered roads – all of which can impact tire performance. When preparing your tires for winter driving, first consult your local Goodyear commercial tire dealer or Goody... -
Season’s Greetings from Mawson and Mawson
The holidays are fast approaching! Soon it will be a new year. Are you looking for a new job? A new career? Maybe even a new company? Call us today! We’re hiring Company Drivers. You can now EARN UP TO 29% OF LINEHAUL REVENUE AND PAID HOLIDAYS!!! ... -
Slippery Rock Touch a Truck
Slippery Rock VFD’s John Greaves was on hand at the event to explain the workings of a fire truck to attendees. Children enjoyed the experience of donning a tire helmet , climbing up in the cab and blaring the sirens. – photo by Pam Pollock - ... -
Somerset Welding Attains ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Somerset, PA… J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers and J&J Truck Equipment (“J&J”) announced the successful transition of their ISO 9001:2008 certification to the ISO 9001:2015 standard. ABS Quality Evaluations, a leading international auditing and cer...