Gasboy introduces new general fuel management system
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Gasboy, an industry provider in commercial and industrial fuel and fleet technologies, is pleased to announce the launch of Islander Prime, the
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Bridgestone issues recall for some wide base radial truck tires
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations and Bridgestone Canada (Bridgestone) collectively are issuing a voluntary noncompliance recall of approximately 2,700 certain all position, wide
Drivewyze customers to receive weigh station bypasses in Oregon
DALLAS — Truck fleets and operators using Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass service will soon be able to receive bypasses at 21 weigh stations in
TMW, DMSi combine systems for faster delivery of building supply products
CLEVELAND — TMW, a Trimble brand and provider of software, business intelligence and related solutions to the North American transportation industry, has revealed a new
California bill to require safety training standards for CDL holders sent to governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Legislature has passed and sent to Gov. Jerry Brown a bill a state senator says would improve safety by strengthening
TCA, CarriersEdge accepting nominations for best fleets award
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Since 2008, the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge have sought to identify and recognize the top tier carriers and exactly what makes
Dart Transit produces podcast for truck appreciation week
EAGAN, Minn. — Dart Transit Co., a nationwide transportation service provider with over 80 years of experience, emphasized the importance the company places on the
The Trucker News Channel Episode #015
In this episode we cover… Trucker video goes viral for wrong reason. FMCSA and Hours of Service changes. Truckers make boys dream come true.
Fleet fuel study shows savings of more than $600M using fuel-efficiency technology
Twenty fleets operating more than 71,844 tractors and 236,292 trailers saved over $600 million in 2017 compared to the average trucks on the road. They
Pilot Flying J opening new locations in Florida, Texas, Arizona
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot Flying J will open three Pilot Flying J locations in Florida, Texas and Arizona by the end of August. The locations
PETA erecting memorial billboard at site of crash that killed dozens of turkeys
MERCED, Calif. — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or better known as PETA, said the organization would be putting up a billboard at
Super Service increases pay, including performance plus program
SOMERSET, Ky. — Super Service, a regional and dedicated full truckload carrier recently purchased by J&R Schugel Trucking, has announced a new pay increase with
Love’s Travel Stops celebrates NTDAW with chances to win reward points
OKLAHOMA CITY — National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) is being celebrated September 9-15 and Love’s Travel Stops is turning that week of appreciation into
Atlas survey: Drivers are health-conscious, eco-friendly, well connected
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — When it comes to life on the road, professional van operators (PVOs) are staying more connected than ever through technology and social
ACT Research index shows supply-demand balance improving in July
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index showed an increase in the supply-demand balance, rising to 58.0 seasonally-adjusted in July, from
Big G Express makes changes to pay program
SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — Truckload carrier Big G Express has made changes to it driver pay program. The employee-owned company plans to roll out a 2-cents
Finalists named for transition to trucking armed services award
DALLAS — Kenworth has teamed with the FASTPORT Trucking Track Mentoring Program and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring our Heroes Program to find
ATRI: New research shows time, money benefits of added HOS flexibility
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released the results of a new analysis on the potential benefits of allowing commercial drivers additional
Drivewyze adds 6 new locations for weigh station bypass in Missouri
DALLAS — Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass has expanded its service along Interstate 44 and Interstate 70 through Missouri with the re-activation of six bypass
Truckload capacity tightens ahead of Labor Day holiday
PORTLAND, Ore. — Truckers posted 5.2 percent fewer trucks during the week ending August 25, which helped pump the brakes on a recent downward trend