Paul Maendel’s 2003 Kenworth W900
The rig hauls potatoes, corn and beans, and he occasionally uses it for flatbed hauling and construction work. It’s equipped with a Cat C15 6NZ with an 18-speed.
POLL: How’s the coronavirus threat impacting your day-to-day operation?
With increased demand from some retailers, there’ve been reports of increased business, while other parts of the economy struggle. For plenty, things are business as usual out on the road, with others taking a renewed approach to personal hygiene given…
Western Star unveils new vocational truck
PORTLAND, Ore. – Western Star has provided a sneak preview of its newest vocational truck ahead of its official launch this summer. The vehicle is part of parent company Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) recently announced strategy to deepen its fo…
How Highlight Motor Group attracted the attention of a private equity investor
From a single shiny purple truck 13 years ago, to a fleet of more than 450 today, Highlight Motor Group’s (HMG) growth has attracted plenty of attention. Most recently, it caught the eye of private equity firm Credit Mutuel Equity, the North American a…
Sneak Peek: Western Star’s New Vocational Truck
Western Star is providing a sneak peek of its newest vocational truck, which will be fully unveiled this summer.
A Faster Way to Find the Part You Need? [Commentary]
Having to rely on the dealer or aftermarket parts supplier to tell you exactly what part you need can be a time-consuming and frustrating process. Diesel Laptops is hoping to simplify the process with the beta launch of its newest offering, TruckPartsL…
Trucking on the Front Line in Fight Against COVID-19
As an increasingly aware United States mobilizes to contain the spread the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19, the trucking industry is uniquely positioned to help in the containment effort – or to spreading the disease.
Mid-America Trucking Show Cancelled as Coronavirus Concerns Spread
The managers of the Mid-America Trucking Show, held each March in Louisville, Kentucky, announced they are cancelling this year’s show due to increasing concerns about Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Cannabis E-Learning Course Developed for Truck Drivers
Responsible Cannabis Use will partner with CarriersEdge to provide commercial truck drivers with a cannabis e-learning course, CannEd.
News roundup, March 12: OOIDA plans to appeal dismissal of lawsuit over Indiana truck toll increases
OOIDA says it plans to appeal an Indiana court’s ruling to dismiss its lawsuit over toll increases aimed at Class 3 and larger trucks in the state. DOT is warning truck drivers that using CBD products, while not illegal, could lead to positive drug tes…