Ford Takes Telematics In-House and Hardware Free

Manufacturers are partnering with telematics providers to allow access to data from OEMs’ factory-installed modems. Meanwhile, Ford has introduced its own telematics system that takes advantage of its factory modem to maximize the depth and breadth of …

Premier Manufacturing hires new COO

TUALATIN, Ore. – Premier Manufacturing has appointed Matt Weinmann chief operating officer, the maker of trailer components announced Tuesday. Weinmann has more than 30 years of experience across numerous manufacturing environments, it said. He joins t…

A Guide to Trucking Toll Costs in America

Truck tolls in the U.S. continue increasing at a rapid pace and there is no sign they will let up. Download the PrePass whitepaper: “A Guide to Trucking Toll Costs in America” and learn how trucking fleets can avoid tolling pitfalls and spend less mone…

Women truckers help mark first vote by a woman

Four women truck drivers are participating in a memorial convoy this week to recognize the 150th anniversary of the first time a woman cast a vote in an election anywhere in the world. The convoy, which includes a specially-wrapped trailer, left Washin…

TA travel centers appreciate truckers all month

TravelCenters of America Inc., which operates TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel centers, recognizes professional drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 13-19, and throughout all of September. Starting Tuesday, Sept…

186 new truck parking spots added by Love’s

More than 180 new truck parking spaces have been created by the opening last week of two new Love’s travel centers, one in Texas and the other in Illinois. The new Love’s locations are off U.S. Highway 34 in Monmouth, Illinois, and off Texa…