Peterbilt’s Denton plant turns 40
DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Denton, Texas truck plant. The facility, opened in August 1980, is Peterbilt’s main manufacturing facility. It began operations as a 435,000 sq.-ft. facility with 81 employees. Today,…
ATA, AMSA Join Forces for Conference, New Council
The American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA) have made the move to join the American Trucking Associations (ATA), which includes the annual Moving & Storage Conference as well as the creation of a new training/education council.
Geotab Updates Drive App with COVID Guardian Add-In
The COVID Guardian Add-In for Geotab Drive curates critical information in the Geotab Drive app, making it easier for drivers during these challenging times.
Steven Roberson’s 2019 Peterbilt 389
The rig is powered by a 565-hp Cummins X15 with an 18-speed and 3:36 rears.
NATDA cancels Nashville trailer show
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Covid-19 has claimed yet another trucking industry event. The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) said Friday it has been forced to cancel this year’s NATDA Trailer Show in Nashville, Tenn. In its place, NATDA will…
Day & Ross opens center in Ohio
HARTLAND, N.B. — Day & Ross has further expanded its dedicated services in the U.S., with the opening of a distribution center in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company said Friday. The 100,00-sq.-ft. facility will employ 175 people, it said. The open…
ZF adapting to Covid-19
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany – ZF says its integration of Wabco is on schedule despite global turmoil created by the Covid-19 pandemic, and that it will continue letting many employees work from home. While the pandemic took its toll on earnings – sales we…
Virtual truck convoy set for Sept. 19
PARIS, Ont. – A mix of live and recorded programs will feature this year’s Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, the virtual event’s organizer said Thursday. The event was moved online because of Covid-19. Details of the Sept. 19 show are still being fina…
Andrew Card joins Hyliion board
AUSTIN, Texas – Former White House chief of staff Andrew Card is joining the board of Hyliion Inc., which offers electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles. Card’s appointment follows Hyliion’s decision to merge with Tortois…
HDT’s Top Green Fleets 2020 Nominations Open
Heavy Duty Trucking is once again looking to honor fleets that have made a commitment to sustainability, alternative fuels, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions through fuel efficiency and other means as HDT’s 2020 Top Green Fleets.