As an industry pioneer, Bendix is bringing its ideas and solutions of vehicle safety and performance to The Trucking Alliance. With The Trucking Alliance’s goals of increasing truck safety, reducing the number of large truck accidents, and improving highway safety for everyone, it makes sense to bring another company into…
Michigan based consulting firm Atlas Injury Prevention Solutions conducted a study to look deeper into the health and wellness of those in the trucking industry. For both drivers and non-driver employees, the study looked at hypertension, cholesterol, blood glucose levels, triglycerides, waist circumference and body mass index (BMI). Done over…
With jobs rebounding in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the trucking industry’s numbers were up. Jobs rose 23,900 with growth in ground passenger and sightseeing transportation. Warehousing and freight also showed good numbers in June. With the industry’s numbers on the rise, June’s growth is an encouraging…
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…
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…
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…