Jayne Denham discusses her journey in U.S. trucking, music industries
Australian singer-songwriter Jayne Denham debuted her country-rock sound, including many trucking-themed songs, in the United States at the 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show. Her American career took off quickly and now she can regularly be found performi…
CVSA names new president, executive committee
GREENBELT, Md. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) — an organization that oversees commercial vehicle enforcement initiatives across North America — has named its latest executive committee. Sergeant John Samis, currently the mo…
Trade war biggest threat to commercial vehicle market: ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. – A trade war with China remains the key risk to the North American commercial vehicle outlook and the overall economy, according to a new report from ACT Research. But consumer spending remains strong and could keep the…
XL buys Quantum Fuel’s EV division
BOSTON, Mass. – XL has announced its acquisition of Quantum Fuel’s electrification division, and the hiring of a new CEO. As part of the transaction, XL adds Quantum Fuel System’s electric vehicle division engineering staff and technology assets. The c…
Fuso begins building Class 5 gas truck
GAFFNEY, S.C. – Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America has begun building its FE180 gas-powered Class 5 cabover truck. It is being constructed by sister company Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., in Gaffney, S.C. The Fuso FE180 Gas model offers 11,855 lbs…
Survey: Women drivers earn more than national average
When the results of the latest survey of trucking industry issues were released, drivers and their employers had a difference of opinion when it came to their number one concern. Carriers said the most pressing issue, as it was the previous two years, …
Mack goes pink for breast cancer awareness
Mack Trucks is fundraising to support breast cancer research by selling a limited edition pink diecast Mack Anthem M1217. The trucking manufacturer has set a fundraising goal of $40,000. The diecast truck has metal construction with an opening hood wit…
Join us as Women with Drive hits the road
Including more women in the trucking and logistics industry is an important issue for fleets across the country. Our Women with Drive networking initiative is designed to help, and we’re pleased to tell you that the program is expanding thanks…
Trucker dog responds to puppy’s arm pump
It’s a rule of the truck driver’s code if a kid pumps their arm, you give them the blast on the air horn they seek. Even if you’re a truck-driving dog. That’s the premise of this Subaru commercial; the latest in the company̵…
Help find the top two truckers; they could win $25,000
Know an outstanding company driver or skillful owner-operator? Nominate then for two major awards and each could be $25,000 richer. The Truckload Carriers Association and Truckers News seek the Company Driver of the Year. Our sister publication, Overdr…