Sixty Trucks in DOT Test of ‘ Connected Vehicle’ Crash Avoidance Technology
The Department of Transportation yesterday launched a year-long pilot project to test technology that lets cars, trucks and buses “talk” to each other and to infrastructure. The idea behind these Wi-Fi-like devices is to avoid crashes and improve tr…
Dairy Queen Opens at Kenly 95 Petro
Kenly 95 Petro, in Kenly, N.C., added a Dairy Queen. The new Dairy Queen will feature a full menu of made-to-order ice cream sundaes, Blizzards and other ice cream treats as well as pre-packaged ice cream novelties.
Police make prostitution arrests at Ripon truck stop
Ripon police took two people into custody and cited a teenager on suspicion of prostitution at a local truck stop early Tuesday morning.
Aero Auctions partners with Money in Motion for financing
BARRIE, Ont. — Aero Auctions has announced a new partnership with Money in Motion, to provide lease-to-own, sale leaseback, lease lines of credit and other financial services.
Manitoulin Transport to feature prominently in Ice Road Truckers
YELLOWKNIFE, N.W.T. — Alex Debogorski of Ice Road Truckers fame will be hitting the far north again for a sixth season of the popular series.
Mack gets boost from US military order
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The US Army has ordered 100 Mack Granites, which will serve as fuel and water tank trucks.
Hilarious Gag Reel From ‘The Avengers’ Steals Bill Doyle’s Trucker Theme Song [VIDEO]
Marvel has released a gag reel of the box office smash hit, ‘The Avengers’. Behind all of the superhero egos and plot lines the movie had, there were some hysterical moments had by all behind the scenes.
Republic Diesel Buys Truck Supplies Inc.
Republic Diesel Inc., based in Louisville, Ky., purchased the assets and equipment of neighboring Truck Supplies Inc. of Lexington, Ky.
New Front-Discharge Mixer Design Highlights Terex Anniversary
It’s been 40 years since a group of Midwestern ready mix concrete producers banded together to manufacture a new front-discharge ready mix truck that they called Advance.
US truck tonnage flat in July
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US for-hire truck tonnage was flat in July, but up 4.1% compared to last July, marking the best year-over-year gain since February 2012.