Kyle Smith’s 1999 Kenworth W900L
Under the hood is a 600-hp 6NZ Cat with a 13-speed Eaton and 3:55 rears. Smith, out of Marion, Indiana, hauls hogs around the Midwest as Smith Livestock.
POLL: As state legislatures take up various new abortion restrictions, what’s your view?
Several states where Republicans control legislative and executive branches of government have taken up new abortion restrictions in recent times, most notably Alabama with what amounts to an outright abortion ban. Weigh in via this latest “hot buttons…
Teamsters slam plan for 18-20-year-old drivers
Comments on proposal sought
Momentum unveils high-capacity CNG tailgate system
Refuse fleets can now tap into a 120 DGE (diesel gallon equivalent) tailgate system that runs on compressed natural gas (CNG). The system is the latest offering from Momentum Fuel Technologies, which has also expanded its product line to include…
Love for animals leads driver to cattle hauling, horse racing
Canadian truck driver Maggie McCaskie’s lifelong love for animals led her to cattle hauling almost 10 years ago, and she hasn’t looked back. McCaskie first got her license working with an LTL company in October 2008 and by the following January, she ha…
Trucking welcomes trade deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – And end to tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. was welcomed by the trucking industry late last week. “Trucking and trade are synonymous, and this decision by President Trump is a huge step…
Fund for truckers teams up with country music star
Trucking’s leading driver charity is joining forces with a country music superstar to help drivers in need. The nonprofit St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund is teaming up with CMA and ACM award-winning, three-time Grammy-nominated country music…
Andy Transport launches scholarship program
MONTREAL, Que. – Andy Transport has launched a scholarship program for its employees’ children. “I’m very excited to launch and promote this program,” said Andreea Crisan, executive vice-president and chief operating officer of Andy Transport. “As an o…
Trailer demand softening
COLUMBUS, Ind. – April trailer orders totaled 14,500 units, according to preliminary data from ACT Research, which reflected soft demand for the second straight month. “Order volume was soft in April for the second straight month. Several factors appea…
Free registration open for Great American Trucking Show
Free online registration is open for The Great American Trucking Show, which celebrates its 20th anniversary Aug. 22-24 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. GATS for 2019 includes: more than 500 industry exhibitors numerous f…