Magazine / Industry News
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Larson Electronics Releases an LED Beacon Equipped with Motion Sensor
Larson Electronics, a leading industrial lighting company, has announced the release of a low voltage LED strobe beacon equipped with a momentary toggle switch and a motion sensor. The CL1B-MS-1224 LED beacon light from Larson Electronics is a compac... -
Navistar Announces Wide-Ranging Strategic Alliance With Volkswagen Truck & Bus
Navistar International Corporation announced that it has formed a wide-ranging strategic alliance with Volkswagen Truck & Bus, which includes an equity investment in Navistar by Volkswagen Truck & Bus and framework agreements for strategic technology... -
PACCAR MX-11 Engine Offers More Productivity for Vocational Customers
KIRKLAND, WA… Incorporating the latest advancements in PACCAR engine technology, the new 11-liter PACCAR MX-11 engine is allowing Kenworth customers to reap productivity benefits. That’s the word from Kurt Swihart, Kenworth marketing director. ... -
Pepsico’s Frito-Lay Division Accelerates Investment In Compressed Natural Gas
PLANO, TX… Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo, reached a major milestone when its compressed natural gas (CNG) truck fleet logged more than 100 million miles driven on routes across the United States. Frito-Lay first began leveraging CNG technology... -
Peterbilt To Participate In Doe’s Supertruck II Program
DENTON, TX…Peterbilt announces it will work with Cummins to develop technologies under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SuperTruck II program. The technologies will double freight efficiency to achieve Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) requirements... -
"Professional Truck Driver Saves Fellow Driver From Rising Floodwaters - Melton Truck Lines, Inc.S Daniel Sieczkarski Named Highway Angel For His Heroic Efforts"
ALEXANDRIA, VA… Daniel Sieczkarski, of Rochester, New York, a professional driver for Melton Truck Lines, Inc. of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). Daniel is being recognized for saving an... -
Road Flooded? Don’t Drive Through It!
Floods can happen anywhere. Even places you wouldn’t expect can become flooded if conditions are right. In recent months, Texas has been particularly hard-hit with major flooding in both Dallas and Houston. Now West Virginia is seeing some terrible... -
Schneider’s Military Commitment Earns Recognition from CivilianJobs.com
GREEN BAY, WI… The strong commitment Schneider offers to the U.S. military started over 80 years ago with founder Al Schneider, a National Guardsman, and continues today. For the sixth consecutive year, http://CivilianJobs.com/ rewarded that ongoin... -
"SCOSCHEs New GoBat™ 2600 Delivers Three Essential Functions in One Compact Solution"
OXNARD, CA… SCOSCHE Industries, innovators of award-winning consumer technology and car audio products and accessories, has released one of its most versatile products to-date: the GoBat™2600. This three-in-one device is an in-car mobile device c... -
Shell ROTELLA® Debuts WAA Documentary as Part of “Unsung” Series
HOUSTON… The Shell ROTELLA® brand takes a patriotic approach with their latest film in their “Unsung” documentary series. The newest installment highlights Wreaths Across America (WAA), a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring our fall... -
Speedco Celebrates Grand Opening Of Spokane Store - Local Dignitaries, Customers, Community Members And Five-Time Olympian Participate In Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
NASHVILLE, TN… Speedco,, a national provider of on-highway preventive maintenance and tire service to the commercial trucking industry, today celebrated the grand opening of a new retail store location in Spokane, Washington. Local dignitaries, mem... -
Teodoro “Ted” Ballon – 2015 Smith Transport Driver of the Year
ROARING SPRING, PA… Professional Truck Driver Ted Ballon earned the top spot in 2015 as Smith Transport’s “Driver of the Year”. He was presented the award at a ceremony held at Smith Transport’s Corporate Office in Roaring Spring, Pennsyl... -
"The 27th Annual Truckers Day @ The Buck Turns Up The Heat"
Buck Motorsports Park, located 10 miles south of Lancaster, PA in the town of Quarryville, holds a full schedule of supercharged, family events each year. "The Playground of Power" has something for everyone as they host truck & tractor pulls, monst... -
The Holidays Are Fast Approaching - Why Not Get Paid For Them?!
Mawson and Mawson, Inc., America’s Oldest Class 1 Carrier (ICC #76), is pleased to announce an Industry-leading Compensation Package for All Company Drivers!!! YOU CAN NOW EARN UP TO 29% OF LINEHAUL REVENUE and PAID HOLIDAYS! Over-the-Road Verifiab... -
Top-Performing Distributors Earn 2016 Platinum Ranking From Bendix
ELYRIA, OH… To keep vehicles on the road, in the safest possible condition, operators and service technicians count on having the right part in the right place at the right time. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC appreciates the importance of i... -
Trailstar International Parts Department – Sales, Service And A Whole Lot More
ALLIANCE, OH… Trailstar Internationals Part Sales & Service department supplies trailer parts to their entire nationwide dealer and customer network from their manufacturing plant in Alliance, Ohio. Trailstar Intl’s Dealer Network is constantly g... -
TRP Announces New Warranty And Product Offerings For Performance-tested Air Springs
RENTON, WA… TRP has announced an enhanced warranty on its complete line of all-makes air springs. The TRP Air Spring Performance Guarantee is a promise to buy back any TRP air springs that do not fully satisfy customer expectations up to two years... -
Trucking Leaders Against Dangerous Mandate For Speed Limiting Devices On Large Trucks
Grain Valley, MO… A national association of small-business truckers says the government’s proposal to mandate speed limiting devices on large trucks would be dangerous for all highway users. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, the... -
Trucking Solutions Group Elects New Chairman
Trucking Solutions Group is proud to announce the election of its new Chairman, Henry Albert of Albert Transport Inc. He has succeeded long time Chairman, Rick Ash who was instrumental in leading the Group’s Health initiatives benefiting the truck... -
Truckoad Carriers Association Names 2016-17 Scholarship Winners
ALEXANDRIA, VA…The Truckload Carriers Association's (TCA) Scholarship Fund will be providing financial assistance to 45 college students for the 2016-17 academic year. Each student will receive an amount ranging from $2,725 to $6,250, from a total ...