Magazine / Industry News
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TCA Launches Accreditation Program For Truckload Carriers - Driver iQ Will Be The Exclusive Sponsor Of The Certificate And Certification Program
ALEXANDRIA, VA… The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has launched an accreditation initiative for the truckload segment of the motor carrier industry. The program will create a community of individuals who are dedicated to their professional de... -
TCA Voices Opposition to Twin 33s in Letter to House Panel
ALEXANDRIA, VA…, TCA President John Lyboldt sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives voicing TCA's opposition to Twin 33-foot trailers. He stressed that 33-foot trailers are not the solution to improving conditions on the nation's roadway... -
Team O’Neil Rally School Announces Drift School
DALTON, NH…Team O’Neil Rally School has announced a brand-new course, Drift School. The sport of drifting has seen consistent growth in recent years. Having competed in drift events, Team O'Neil instructors Alan Moody and Tom Peplinski saw a majo... -
TMC Names Glen McDonald General Chairman - Ozark Motor Lines Director of Maintenance to Lead Industry Organization
Nashville, TN… American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council announced that Glen McDonald, Ozark Motor Lines, Memphis, Tenn., has been elected 2017-2018 general chairman and treasurer during the organization's Annual Meeting. "Gl... -
Truck-Lite Reveals Road Ready™ System
FALCONER, NY… Truck-Lite Co., LLC, a worldwide leader in heavy-duty lighting and visibility systems, has announced its debut into the telematics market with the Road Ready™ trailer monitoring and communication system – the most complete trailer... -
Truckers Weigh-In on Provincial Budget Plans
The Ontario Trucking Association submitted recommendations for items to be included in the 2017 Ontario Provincial Budget, which included proposals on how to provide relief from escalating electricity prices, improve workers’ compensation; and acce... -
Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge Announce 2017 Best Fleets to Drive For
ALEXANDRIA, Va. and MARKHAM, Ont… The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge are pleased to announce the 2017 Best Fleets to Drive For. These 20 for-hire trucking companies from across North America are being recognized for providin... -
USA Truck Launches Military Transition Apprenticeship Training Program
VAN BUREN, AR… USA Truck, Inc. is expanding its outreach efforts to U.S. military veterans by launching their Military Transition Apprenticeship Training Program in cooperation with the U.S. Veterans Administration and the Department of Labor. “O... -
USDOT Receives FASTLANE Grant Applications Totaling More Than $7 Billion for Transportation Projects Nationwide
WASHINGTON… U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Build America Bureau has received 195 eligible applications requesting more than $7 billion dollars in Fostering Advancements in Shippin... -
Vehicle Standards Are Energy Efficiency At Its Best – And Too Valuable To Roll Back
The Trump administration is reportedly launching a rollback of vehicle efficiency standards that greatly benefit the US economy. These standards save consumers money, create jobs, help reduce US reliance on foreign oil, and lower carbon emissions. Th... -
Volunteers Needed for Statewide Pennsylvania Cleanup, Beautification Effort
Harrisburg, PA … The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) are seeking volunteers for this year’s Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania that begins March 1 and runs through May... -
Volvo Trucks Expands VHD Model Capabilities through New I-Shift Transmission Enhancements
Volvo Trucks North America introduced at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 new safety and performance features for the Volvo I-Shift, I-Shift for Severe Duty, and I-Shift with Crawler Gears automated manual transmissions. Auto neutral provides a key jobsite safet... -
World Premiere: Orlaco Makes Front And Kerb Mirrors Redundant
BARNEVELD, THE NETHERLANDS… Truck manufacturers no longer have to equip their trucks with mirrors. Orlaco is the first company to receive an RDW approval to deliver a camera/monitor system that replaces both mirrors for class V and VI (front and ... -
Yokohama Tire is Pumped as Exclusive Tire of the Nitro Circus Live US Tour
New strategic alliance with adrenalin-fueled action sport and entertainment organization will spotlight the GEOLANDAR® tire line during its U.S. tour SANTA ANA, CA. – (Mar. 7, 2017) – Yokohama Tire Corporation is joining the Circus…Nitro Circu... -
19 Training Sessions Lined Up For Bendix In-Person Brake School In 2017
ELYRIA, OH… Bendix will offer 19 in-person Bendix® Brake Training School sessions from spring through fall 2017. Offered by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake, this year’s training school opens Tuesday, March 21... -
Arthur “Artie” Canzonetti Memorial
Arthur “Artie” Canzonetti succumbed to lung cancer and passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on February 2, 2017.Artie was the Plant Manager / Chief Operation Officer at Oil Purification Systems, located in Waterbury, Connecticut.Those w... -
"ATA Announces 2017-2018 Americas Road Team Professional Truck Drivers Named to Industrys Elite Team of Ambassadors"
Arlington, VA… The American Trucking Associations named 20 professional drivers to the 2017-2018 America's Road Team, an elite group of professionals who serve as trucking industry ambassadors."There are 3.5 million safe, professional truck driver... -
ATA Hails Creation of National Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse - Long-Awaited Rule Will Help Industry Keep Drug and Alcohol Users Off the Road
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations welcomed an announcement by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that the agency has created a national clearinghouse for commercial drivers' drug and alcohol test results."ATA and its member... -
"ATA Infrastructure Task Force Meets with Secretary Chao, Congressional Leaders - Trucking Executives Press Case for Building Americas Transportation Network"
Arlington, VA… Members of the American Trucking Associations' Infrastructure Task Force recently traveled to Washington to meet with Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and key members of Congress to urge swift action to move forward with a long-t... -
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 6.2% in December Tonnage Index Finished Year 2.5% Higher than 2015
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 6.2% in December, following a revised 8.4% jump during November. (November's index was revised up slightly from our press release on ...