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Truckstop.com Offers New Carrier, Broker Payment Program

Truckstop.com announced that it has started a new payment program that is designed to give fleets more control over cash flow and aid brokers in their efforts to increase revenue.

April 1, 2016
Business

Former USA Truck CEO Simone Dies at 54

Former USA Truck Inc. CEO John Simone has died at 54.

March 30, 2016
Business

It All Comes Down to Inches During Louisiana Truck Driving Championships

The 2016 Louisiana Motor Transport Association Truck Driving Championships took place March 18-19 in Baton Rouge and for 108 drivers it was a chance to test their skill and knowledge against their peers.

March 29, 2016
Business

USA Truck Appoints Susan Chambers to Board

Truckload carrier USA Truck Inc. named Susan Chambers, a former senior executive with Wal-Mart Stores Inc., to its board as part of an effort to strengthen its governance structure.

March 24, 2016
BusinessGovernment

Jim Runk to Retire After Nearly 44 Years With Pennsylvania MTA

Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association President Jim Runk announced his retirement pending the expected hiring of a successor this summer.

March 14, 2016
BusinessAutonomous

DOE Debuts 2nd Phase of SuperTruck

In its effort to continue to enhance energy efficiency across the trucking industry, the Department of Energy announced a second phase of its popular SuperTruck program.

March 7, 2016
Business

Deep Reduction Option Available on Mack's mDrive Transmission

INDIANAPOLIS — Vocational customers of Mack Trucks using automated mechanical transmissions now have an option of deep reduction on the mDrive transmission.

March 3, 2016
Business

Kenworth's T880 Now Available With Hendrickson Ultimaax Suspension

INDIANAPOLIS — Kenworth Trucks said at the Work Truck Show here that the T880 is available for order with the Hendrickson Ultimaax severe-duty rubber suspension.

March 3, 2016
Business

Ford Launches New, Lighter Super Duty Pickup

INDIANAPOLIS — Ford Motor Co. launched an all-new Super Duty pickup range for 2017 whose main feature is the use of military-grade aluminum throughout the cab, leading to significant weight savings.

March 3, 2016
Special CoverageBusiness

Truck-Lite Introduces Light-Out Detection System

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Truck-Lite Co. has introduced its Light-Out Detection System, which alerts drivers when there is a problem with the trailer’s LED safety lighting.

February 29, 2016