Maine trucking exec named chairman of ATA
AUSTIN, Texas — Barry Pottle is the new chairman of the American Trucking Associations. The CEO of Pottle’s Transportation of Bangor, Maine, was elected by
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Zonar, Cummins provide joint customers with enhanced diagnostic solution
SEATTLE Wash. — Zonar, a provider of smart fleet management technology, and Cummins, an independent manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines, controls and emission
Volvo officials tout fuel efficiency of new Xceed package
AUSTIN, Texas — Volvo Trucks has revealed the new Xceed fuel efficiency package for Volvo VNL 760 and VNL 860 models operating in dry van
TravelCenters of America contributes more than $244,000 to assist truckers in need
WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America (TravelCenters), operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, said Wednesday that its annual campaign for
Pressure Systems International celebrates 25th anniversary
SAN ANTONIO — During 2018 Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) is commemorating the 25th anniversary of its development and introduction of the first automatic tire inflation
OOIDA preparing to launch Truckers for Troops package campaign
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is preparing to launch the 10th Truckers for Troops care package campaign scheduled for the week
WABCO opens new Americas headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.— WABCO Holdings, a global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies that the company says are designed to “improve the
Averitt Express launches OJT diesel mechanic program for vets, family
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express, a Tennessee-based transportation company, has always supported military veterans as they transition to civilian careers and now, the company says
Dupré Logistics SCS triples in size, will restructure
LAFAYETTE, La. — After opening 11 new locations since August 2016, Dupré Logistics’ Strategic Capacity Services (SCS) business group has tripled in size in the
Schneider’s Chris Lofgren announces retirement effective April 2019; Mark Rourke to be named CEO
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Chris Lofgren will retire as Schneider National president and CEO in April 2019 and will be succeeded by Mark Rourke, executive
Kenworth offerings new color and interior stylings on T680, T880
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth is offering new colors and interior stylings on its flagship on-highway Kenworth T680 and vocational leader Kenworth T880 models. The new
Instructional Technologies, Netradyne launch automated training program
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Instructional Technologies (ITI), providers of training solutions for the transportation industry, and Netradyne, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology focusing on
Trimble, Pulsar join forces on new fatigue monitoring solution
AUSTIN, Texas — Trimble and Pulsar Informatics said they will collaboration to deliver a new fatigue monitoring and risk management solution for the transportation industry,
Mack Trucks to again sponsor ATA’s Share the Road program
AUSTIN, Texas — Mack Trucks Monday said it would continue to sponsor the American Trucking Associations Share the Road program in 2019. Mack has sponsored
Mack enhances GuardDog Connect with advanced analytics and AI from SAS
AUSTIN, Texas — Mack Trucks says the company is now delivering even more benefits to customers from its Mack GuardDog Connect telematics-based solution with help
NATSO Foundation releases toolkit on how to combat human trafficking
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The NATSO Foundation has released a “Combating Human Trafficking” toolkit as a resource for members of the truckstop and travel center industry.
Moving & storage group calls for preemption of California meal, rest break rules
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) Monday called for federal preemption of California’s meal and rest break rules, saying that state
Carrier Transicold Vector 8611MT trailer unit to provide versatility for center-divide trailers
SAN ANTONIO — The new Vector 8611MT, a multi-temperature trailer refrigeration unit, will enable a trailer to be divided lengthwise into two refrigerated compartments. Introduced
Kenworth W990, Central Oregon Trucking Co. to transport Capitol Christmas tree
KIRKLAND, Wash. — A new Kenworth W990 will transport the 54th U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the November 2 tree-cutting in Oregon’s Willamette National Forest
Schneider earns ninth SmartWay Excellence Award
GREEN BAY, Wis. — With its “strong” focus on prioritizing efficiency and sustainability, Schneider has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency with its ninth