Transportation Sector Adds More than 17,000 Jobs in September
The transportation and warehousing sector added 17,100 jobs throughout the month of September, substantially contributing to the drop in unemployment in the latest job numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics last week.
Putting the hammer down on overweight truckers
There are three-and-a-half million truck drivers in the U.S., and and they are among the most unhealthy Americans because so much of their time is spent sitting.
Allstate Peterbilt of Fargo Named 2011 Peterbilt Parts and Service Dealer of the Year
Allstate Peterbilt of Fargo was named the 2011 North American Parts and Service Dealer of the Year at the annual Parts and Service Meeting held recently in Anaheim, Calif. The award is presented in recognition of outstanding parts and service support.
More truckers get out of cab to fight flab
In the months after Doug Robinson started driving a truck, he noticed his clothes were increasingly more snug-fitting. He already was overweight, but soon realized that spending up to 11 hours behind the wheel, frequently eating fast food and not exerc…
Central Illinois Trucks Named 2011 Kenworth Parts and Service Dealer of the Year
Central Illinois Trucks was named the 2011 Parts and Service Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada at the annual Parts and Service Meeting held recently in Anaheim, Calif.
HDAW’13 to Host 6th Annual CVSN Pinewood Challenge
The 18-wheel CVSN Pinewood Challenge will be held in conjunction with Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2013 in Las Vegas.
EcoDual and W. W. Williams Announce Distribution Agreement
EcoDual LLC and the W. W. Williams Company have announced an arrangement under which W.W. Williams will serve as a master distributor for EcoDual’s dual fuel conversion systems throughout North America.
Six Canadian Peterbilt parts, service dealers earn top awards
RENTON, Wash. — A half-dozen Canadian Peterbilt parts and services dealers have won awards at Petebilt’s annual Parts and Service Meeting held recently in Anaheim, Calif. Part of the awards program are the Platinum Oval Awards and Best…
Three Canadian dealers listed among Kenworth’s finest for 2011
RENTON, Wash. — Kenworth has named its top parts and service dealers for 2011, including three Canadian dealers. The awards, presented in recognition of outstanding parts and service support, were announced at Kenworth’s recent parts and…
Pensacola and Emerald Coast Utilities Authority Open CNG Fueling Station
The city of Pensacola, Fla., and the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority have opened a new compressed natural gas fueling station. The city and utility plan to fuel 80 of their CNG fleet vehicles at the station.