From July 8-21, Pilot Flying J’s annual Road Warrior program will be open for nominations. This contest honors the unsung Heroes of the Road who are dedicated to the trucking industry and go above and beyond. The 2019 grand prize winner will receive $10,000, second place will get $5,000 and…
In order to meet demand and better serve its customers, Boss Truck Shop has moved into the Flying J Travel Center at the intersection of I-29 and I-90. With this new location, Boss Truck Shop can now offer drivers in and near the Sioux Falls area a more convenient location…
10-year-old Hayden Murnahan is in need of a new kidney due to having stage IV Chronic Kidney Disease. He was given a new kidney when he was three, but now needs a new one. When Hayden’s father’s employer, Great Plains Trucking, got wind of what was going on they organized…
Starting July 11 and ending July 13, the Iowa 80 Truckstop will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Walcott Truckers Jamboree in Walcott, Iowa. Events will include a super truck beauty contest, an antique truck display, live music, a pork chop cook-out, and fireworks. Last year, over 42,000 people…
For the tenth year, TravelCenters of America LLC has launched its campaign to support the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF). This non-profit organization helps truckers who are in need of financial help due to being out of work because of illness or injury. This campaign will run…
This year, the American Trucking Associations is celebrating its National Truck Driver Appreciation Week September 8-14. This is a time where we celebrate the 3.5 million professional truck drivers for all they do for our communities and country. On Friday, September 13 there will be special recognition at National Parks…
PrePass Safety Alliance has debuted it’s second season of “Eyes on the Road”, a podcast for truckers and fleet managers. Following a successful first year, this twice monthly podcast aims its focus toward helping make the trucking industry safer, better, and more efficient. The new season will include information about…
The series RoadLife, put out my Mack Trucks, is debuting its second season with two episodes. This show gives us a behind the scenes look into the lives of the hardest working people out there. The first new episode, Alaska DOT, features the Alaska Department of Transportation and the effort,…
Over a span of 6 years, Volvo is investing $400 million into upgrading its New River Valley plant in Virginia. The expansion will include a larger footprint of the factory, upgraded equipment, and improved plant efficiency. Along with improvements and site expansions, they will also be creating almost 800 jobs…
The well known Chicago based trucking company Vista Trans, has made its way to the 8th spot on Crain’s Fast 50 2019 list of Chicago’s fastest growing companies. With current challenges in the trucking industry, Vista Trans is pushing forward with over 300 trucks and 350 trailers and plans to…