Exit 8, just off Interstate 95 now has an Enmarket Travel Plaza, where Joe’s Truck Stop used to be located. The nine-acre property has a Fuzzy’s Taco Shop and a Mooz with frozen yogurt to go along with its grab-and-go options, coffee, cooler items, and beer cave. For truckers, you…
During the North American Commerical Vehicle Show in Atlanta, ConMet introduced it’s PreSet Plus Electic Hub (eHub). This motor/generator mounts at the wheel-end in between the axle spindle and brake shoes. ConMet is going to launch a reefer trailer that uses this new eHub system instead of idling the engine…
Winter is pretty much here, along with blizzards and slick roads. Even though roads can be treacherous this time of year everyone keeps rolling, including truckers. Everyone needs to be a bit more cautious when the roads are icy, and the snow is falling. Here are some safety tips for…
A new TA Express has opened in Summit, South Dakota off Exit 201 on Interstate 29. Regarding an agreement with Heinz, inc., this is the third Coffee cup to be converted into a TA Express. This new stop will include ten diesel lanes, 80 truck parking spots, three private showers,…
Jacobs Vehicle Systems has launched the North American Technology Tour promoting new technologies to further improve fuel consumption and reduce emissions. This tour includes a demonstrator truck containing High Power Density technology and Active Decompression Technology. Their goal is to show those in the trucking industry what technologies Jacobs has…
The Attitude, Respect, Training and Safety Aspects of Trucking: A Manual for the Rookie and Pro is a new handbook that provides positive insights into the trucking industry. Author C.L. Mississippi Morgan is a professional trucker who has traveled around the continental United States and parts of Canada. This book…
SAF-Holland has teamed up with AKTV8 LLC to create an intelligent tire management system. The SMAR-te Tire Pilot system is a new level of tire management system and further advances the safety and efficiency of your vehicle. This system inflates, deflates, and makes your tires equal to ensure even wear,…
Rocketail’s new wing system opens and closes when it needs to. The system includes 2 side Wings and a top Wing. When you back into another trailer or dock the system closes, and when you pull away the system opens back up again. It is a fully responsive system requiring…
Roadside inspections don’t have to be a scary thing. Sure, there are a lot of horror stories out there but if you have the proper training and know and follow the rules, then you have nothing to worry about and can be on your way when all is said and…
As a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty lighting, Optronics International is now making customizable LED vehicle lighting. You can get integrated graphics on your stop, tail, and turn lamps. With its GloLight technology, Optronics can turn complex graphics into fully functioning vehicle lamps. These will be on display for the first…