Expect crowded highways during July 4th
The forecast for travel during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday is simple: more traffic. In fact, AAA is forecasting 46.9 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from their homes, and most of them will be driving. That’s a 5 percen…
Big Freight Systems turns 70
WINNIPEG, Man. – Big Freight Systems is turning 70 this year, and has its eyes on future growth. “We’re always looking ahead to see what we can do next,” says Gary Coleman, president and chief executive of the company his…
New app assists drivers with route, HOS planning
ALK Technologies has launched a new trip planning app for drivers, MileOn by PC*MILER. The new app gives drivers a tool for trip planning, scheduling hours of service (HOS) breaks and choosing the right rest stops for their needs while staying complian…
Truckers raise record amount for Make-A-Wish
This year’s Mother’s Day Convoy raised a record amount of money for Make-A-Wish of Philadelphia, Delaware and Susquehanna. Sponsored by the RoadPro Family of Brands, the 29th annual convoy’s 539 truckers raised $501,387, enough to grant wishes for 50 c…
Still time to nominate someone for Top Rookie award
Nominations for the 2018 Mike O’Connell Trucking’s Top Rookie Award presented by Truckers News come to a close Friday, June 29. Ten finalists will be named July 30, and 2018’s top rookie will be announced Aug. 24 at the Great American Truck Show in Dal…
Why Would Semis Be Part of a Bicycle ‘Adventure’?
Each of the 1,200 riders had at least one bag that needed carrying, Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg found.
HDT Seeks 2018 Safety & Compliance Award Nominations
Heavy Duty Trucking magazine is seeking nominations for its 2018 Safety & Compliance Award, sponsored by Omnitracs, which recognizes trucking executives who have demonstrated excellence in fleet safety.
Volvo Museum in Gothenburg, Sweden [Photos]
The Volvo Museum in Gothenburg Sweden houses some of the company’s classic models, showing the long history of the Swedish car and truck maker.
Inside Daimler Trucks North America HQ [Photos]
Daimler Trucks North America unveiled a new, environmentally friendly, nine-story headquarters building on its corporate campus in north Portland, Oregon, in 2016. We got a tour during Daimler’s 2018 Capital Markets & Technology Day.
Eaton Focuses on Electrification with New eMobility Business
To capitalize on the growing vehicle electrification market, Eaton has created a new business unit called eMobility.