Peterbilt standardizes discs on 579 rear axles
DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt has announced it’s now making air disc brakes standard on the drive axles of its Model 579. In 2012, the company made disc brakes standard on the steer axle. “Safety is one of the driving forces…
Truckers can submit video to One20 for chance at Super Bowl tickets
Truckers who are hauling freight to Minneapolis for the upcoming Super Bowl can submit a short video to One20 telling their stories from the road for a chance to win tickets to the game or access to exclusive events during the week leading up to the game.
Words from the wise
With age comes wisdom. At least that’s what I’d like to think. When I was younger, I’d leave things to the last minute knowing I had the energy to cram like crazy to meet a deadline. But as time went…
Verizon Telematics hosting free Brothers Osborne concert for truckers at Nevada truck stop
Verizon Telematics is hosting a free holiday dinner and concert for truckers this Thursday, Dec. 14, in Primm, Nevada, featuring Grammy-nominated country music duo Brothers Osborne.
Spot Truckload Van Rate Rises Again Despite Decline in Total Volume
The national average spot truckload van rate increased 1 cent to $2.10 per mile during the week ending Dec. 9, touching a three-year high, according to DAT Solutions and its network of load boards.
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A bipartisan and bicameral group of U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday announced intentions to introduce a bill in Congress to require tractor-trailers to be equipped with so-called side underride guards, intended to protect car occupants in crashes in which th…
Partners in Business tip: Log your spending
Record every check or debit card purchase as soon as the money is spent. Here’s how.
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Oxford County adds CNG plows
WOODSTOCK, Ont. – Oxford County has added two compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered snowplows to its fleet. It believes it’s the first Canadian municipality to deploy CNG-powered snowplows, which were delivered on time for this winter’s plow season. “Anytime you can…
Morrice Transportation hikes pay rates
WINDSOR, Ont. – Morrice Transportation has announced it’s hiking pay rates for drivers. The increases, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will be about five cents a mile. “I have had multiple drivers call to ask me about the…
Cautiously Optimistic, Rusty Rush Looks Ahead
The Rush Truck Centers CEO says he sees an industry today with a lot of new technology and not nearly enough technicians.