Magazine / Industry News
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Daimler Trucks North America to Participate in SuperTruck II Initiative
PORTLAND, OR… Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced that it has been selected to receive a $20 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the SuperTruck II program. The new award is part of a multimillion dollar, multi-year ... -
Driverfacts’ Drug And Alcohol Assistant Crucial To Carrier Workflow, Dot Compliance
The process for carriers to ensure compliance with DOT drug and alcohol regulations can be overwhelming because there are testing requirements for pre-hire screening, reasonable suspicion and after accidents, as well as annual random tests. DriverFac... -
E-Zoil Announces Introduction Of New Diesel Fuel Additive
Tonawanda, NY… E-ZOIL Products, Inc., an international manufacturer of fuel additives and other specialty chemicals, announced the introduction of a new diesel additive, Top Tier. Top Tier is a multifunctional diesel fuel system cleaner. “High... -
Eaton Announces New Fluid Service Interval for its Procision™ Medium-Duty Dual Clutch Transmissions for School Bus Applications
GALESBURG, MI … Power management company Eaton has announced an extension to its fluid lubrication service maintenance interval for its Procision line of medium-duty dual clutch transmissions for school bus applications that will lower or even eli... -
Ernest Dandridge Carrier Design Services, Inc. – Providing Car Transport Equipment
Ernest Dandridge Carrier Design Services, Inc., recently moved its car transport equipment activity from Louisville, KY to McLean, VA. The firm is working with Kentucky Trailer of Louisville, on “Removable Adjustable Decks/Auto Transport Modules�... -
Estes Express Lines Celebrates 85 Years of Progress
RICHMOND, VA… Estes Express Lines, the largest privately held, less-than-truckload carrier in the nation, celebrated its 85th anniversary in August. Estes founder W.W. Estes started the company during the Great Depression with one truck, no drive... -
Goodyear Accepts Nominations For Highway Hero Award
AKRON, OH… There is still time to nominate candidates for the Goodyear Highway Hero Award, which honors professional truck drivers who put themselves in harm’s way to help others. Goodyear is accepting nominations for its 34th Highway Hero Award... -
Goodyear Brings Total Solution To GATS
Attendees Who Enroll In Goodyear Smart Fleet Program During Show Can Win Set Of New Goodyear Steer Tires AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 19, 2016 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will bring its Total Solution for owner-operators and small- to mid-size fleet... -
Healthy Drivers are Happy Drivers - Better Choices Health Initiative Implemented at the “Elite” Fleet
IRVING, TX… “By the very nature of our industry truck drivers tend to lead a sedentary lifestyle. Long hours behind the wheel and sometimes limited nutrition choices present many health issues. The purpose of this initiative is to inspire our dri... -
Hirschbach Receives US EPA 2016 SmartWay Excellence Award
DUBUQUE, IA… Hirschbach was recently honored with a SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a true industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency. The company has deploy... -
Hoffa: Feds Take A Stand For Motorists In Protecting Rest Breaks
WASHINGTON… The following is a statement from Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa about a recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) decision to reject a petition that sought to rescind the current 30-minute rest break requir... -
Hunter Keystone Peterbilt Clearfield Hosts Open House
CLEARFIELD, PA… Hunter Keystone Peterbilt and IdeaLease Clearfield, PA recently held a Grand Reopening and Open House at their full service dealership off I-80 Exit 120 in Clearfield, PA. The company wanted to showcase its new CNG/LNG certified se... -
International Truck Launches Lt™ Series
LAS VEGAS, NV… International Truck launched the International® LT™ Series, its new flagship line of Class 8 over-the-road trucks developed through driver centric design and featuring advanced technologies that deliver unrivaled fuel efficiency,... -
Manac Appoints New US General Sales Managers
Manac Inc., (“Manac”), a North American leader in the design and manufacture of specialty trailers, announced today the appointment of David Larotonda and Andy Grylls to the positions of General Sales Manager for Eastern and Western United States... -
NATSN Hires New CEO
Ronnie is from Knoxville, TN and is a proud UT fan. He was born and raised in and around Knoxville and has never wandered from his hometown. He was employed for sixteen years by Pilot Travel Centers LLC as a General Manager of several Travel Centers... -
OOIDA Asks Senate Appropriations Committee To Refrain From Pursuing Speed Limiters In End Of Session Proposals
Grain Valley, MO… The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has asked the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations to exclude language from any federal spending measures that mandates the installation of speed limiters on heavy commercial ... -
OOIDA Reaches Tax Refund Agreement With NY
Grain Valley, MO… Trucking businesses that go into New York from other states can once again thank small-business truckers for standing up to an unconstitutional registration and decal tax. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has re... -
PACCAR Parts Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Kenworth Privileges Customer Loyalty Program
RENTON, Wash., Aug. 15, 2016 — PACCAR Parts is celebrating a major milestone in driving growth of dealer retail parts and service sales, with the 10th anniversary of the Kenworth Privileges customer loyalty program. “We are proud that after a de... -
Payroll Done Right!
Mawson & Mawson, Inc. takes great pride in providing correct payroll and settlement visibility. One of the largest complaints heard within the trucking industry is that the driver never knows for sure what their payroll is going to be week-to-week. D... -
Peterbilt Introduces Cummins ISL-G Near Zero Emmissions Engine For Models 567, 520 And 320
DENTON, TX… Peterbilt Motors Company introduces the Cummins Westport ISL-G Near Zero NOx emissions natural gas engine for Models 567, 520 and 320. The ISL-G Near Zero engine emissions are 90 percent lower than the current EPA NOx limit through the ...