Magazine / Industry News
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Ridewell Suspensions Approves Pairing Its Axles With Bendix Trailer-Specific Air Disc Brakes
ELYRIA, OH… Noting its total cost of ownership (TCO) benefits such as weight savings and maintenance advantages, Ridewell Suspensions has approved the Bendix® ADB22X™-LT air disc brake – engineered specifically for trailers – for use with it... -
Route 66: America’s Longest Small Town
Minneapolis… It is America’s longest attraction. Museums, festivals, scenic wonders, neon-lit landmarks, and classic tourist traps entice travelers from throughout the world to travel the storied highway where the past, present, and future inters... -
Schneider Launches New Tanker Choice Program for Owner-Operators
GREEN BAY, WI… Tanker owner-operators who are ready to bulk up their business can now enjoy the freedom of picking their loads and running business their way. Modeled similarly to Schneider’s popular Van Choice program, the company’s new Tanker... -
Southeastern Freight Lines Opens New Service Center in Garland
LEXINGTON, SC…Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced the opening of a new service center in Garland, Texas. The new facility, located at 3301 W. Miller Road in... -
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...