Industry News
Scan service added at six stops
September 1, 2010
Six independent truck stops and travel centers are now offering Transflo Express scanning for truckers, Tampa, Fla.-based Pegasus Trans Tech announced. TRANSFLO Express is now available at more than 750 truck stops ...
read more...Joplin 44 Petro expands services
August 31, 2010
Taco Bell and Pizza Hut Express opened at the Joplin 44 Petro near Interstate 44 off of Exit 4 in Joplin, Mo., as part of an expansion. The truck stop is ...
read more...Greatwide revising health plan for owner-operators
August 30, 2010
Greatwide will introduce an indemnity health care plan option for its 3,000 owner-operators, effective Dec. 1, said Rob Newell, vice president of capacity management. It will replace the optional PPO (preferred ...
read more...Peterbilt ramps up training for new 12.9-liter MX
August 28, 2010
Production of Paccar’s new 12.9-liter MX engine has begun at the new plant in Columbus, Miss.
read more...CargoNet expands trucking service
August 27, 2010
CargoNet is expanding its reach into trucking and is offering its data-sharing system of cargo theft information packages to owner-operators.
read more...Right Weigh unveils digital load scale
August 27, 2010
The unit has two advantages when compared with the company’s mechanical designs.
read more...FedEx truckers honored as Entrepreneurs of the Year
August 27, 2010
FedEx Ground has announced one of its highest honors for three entrepreneurs whose businesses provide package delivery services for the company. Steve Crawford, of Steve Crawford Trucking, St. Louis, Mo.; ...
read more...uDrove update launched
August 26, 2010
An updated version, 2.2.1, of the uDrove mobile transportation solution is available for the iPhone at the App Store. The new version provides enhanced features and support for iOS4. uDrove is ...
read more...Tire service app available
August 26, 2010
A mobile dealer-locator application for Blackberry smart phones is available from Michelin Americas Truck Tires, the company announced Aug. 26. The service joins the tire maker’s OnCall emergency road service ...
read more...Champion to rebrand filters, coolants
August 24, 2010
Starting in October, Luber-finer filters and other products will have a new logo, tagline and packaging at truck stops and all other locations where the products are sold, Champion Laboratories ...
read more...Transport America wins top award
August 19, 2010
Transport Corp. of America has been named Limited Brands' 2009 Mid-Sized Carrier of the Year.
read more...FedEx Ground honors entrepreneurs
August 18, 2010
Owner-operators were recognized for their business development, customer service, safety record and community support.
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