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Rockford, Illinois - January 6, 2009 - Bergstrom Inc., a global leader in the design and supply of climate systems to the commercial vehicle industry, today announced a brand new, more efficient no-idling system designed to keep drivers cooler

January 6, 2009 story by Good Year News Doug Crawford’s Still Committed to Helping Others on the Road. Doug Crawford knows just how fleeting life can be.   About a year and half after th

  KIRKLAND, Wash., January 6, 2009 – Kenworth Truck Company announced that it will extend a successful rebate program with Landstar System, Inc. through 2009.   The program offers a $1,000 rebate on qualifying purchases of

  Fort Dodge, Iowa - January 6, 2009 - Decker Truck Line, Inc. recently recognized some new additions to the company's prestigious Million Mile Team. The inductees for 2008 who have one million or more verifiable miles are Devin Tadlock of Io

Addition of radar-based collision mitigation technology helps to cement its position as a key provider of viable safety solutions.    ELYRIA, Ohio – Jan. 5, 2009 – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix), a mem

  Dallas, TX - December 31, 2008 - Radio’s leading program for truckers, The Midnight Trucking Radio Network (MTRN) is pleased to announce its expanded listening option for truckers through live streaming on the iPhone. Along with MTRN b

RENTON, Wash. — Dec. 29, 2008 —PACCAR Parts recently introduced the ACRAFIT anti-siphon device that can help heavy-duty truck operators and truck fleets from having their profits siphoned off by fuel thieves.   The ACRAFIT ant

            Tampa, FL - December 23, 2008 - CH Robinson Worldwide, a Fortune 500, 3 rd Party Logistics is putting together a Carrier Appreciation Event held here in Tampa, FL on January 13, 2009.&

“ On the Road with the original florida kid ” Week 50 Hello again fellow truckstars! It’s Week 50 and…. …. you’re on the road with the original florida kid ….   Grandma, Barbie,

  Additional addresses sought for sending care packages     Grain Valley, Mo., Dec. 22, 2008 – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) announced the results for the “Truckers for Troops

  VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - Dec. 22, 2008 - Cummins Westport Inc. (CWI) (TSX:WPT)(NASDAQ:WPRT), a leading provider of high- performance, alternative fuel engines for the global market, announced today that North American Bus

      Alexandria, Va. - December 22, 2008 - Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has launched the second year of its Internet-based TCA Supplier Directory. Available through a link on TCA's homepage, www.truckload.org ,

ESPN will broadcast heroic trucking story to millions of non-trucking viewers   Alexandria, Va. - December 21, 2008 - On Dec. 30, 2008, millions of people who would not otherwise be familiar with the good deeds performed by the

ODOT Travel Advisory, 5:45p, 12/20/2009 INTERSTATE 84 CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS IN THE COLUMBIA GORGE (BETWEEN TROUTDALE AND HOOD RIVER) High winds, blowing snow, ice and crashes have forced ODOT to close I-84 through the Columbia Gorge tonight.

  Mondovi, Wis. - December 18, 2008 - Marten Transport recently announced their Drivers of the Month for Nov. 2008. Marten recognizes these professional drivers for their commitment to operating safely and congratulates them on their outstand

To Serve Company’s Port of Tacoma Operations   TACOMA, Wash., December 18, 2008 – Kenworth Truck Company recently delivered the first Kenworth T370 diesel-electric hybrid tractor to serve any West Coast port to Carlile Trans

Fleet Helps Reduce Emissions at Southern California Ports RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, Calif., December 18, 2008 – Southern Counties Express, a nearly 55-year-old, third generation, family owned company, hasn’t exa

        DES MOINES, Iowa, December 18, 2008 - TMC Transportation, the nation's largest privately-owned flatbed carrier, launched a new holiday fundraiser this year called Boxes of Hope. Drivers and associates fr

  Mondovi, Wis. - December 18, 2008 - Marten Transport recently announced their Drivers of the Month for October 2008. Marten recognizes these professional drivers for their commitment to operating safely and congratulates them on their outst

Oregon Department of Transportation Motor Carrier Division Dec. 16, 2008  For more information: Sally Ridenour, (503) 986-3359 or (503) 576-9577 ODOT reminds drivers to use chains when necessary Snowy and icy conditions expected to

DURHAM, N.C., December 16, 2008 – Cooper Kenworth recently opened three new locations in North Carolina, enabling Kenworth Truck Company to reach the milestone 300-dealer location mark in the United States and Canada.   “The

Hello again fellow truckstars! It’s week 49 and…. …” you’re on the road with the original florida kid “…   Grandma, Barbie, Pup the Wonder Dog, JT, Tommy Boy and Neil Ray all give a big c

PressurePro and Portman integrate technologies to provide full telematics package.   Harrisonville, MO USA: December 15, 2008 – Advantage PressurePro is pleased to announce their partnership with Portman Securities and the integ

Barry Pottle teams up with Wreaths Across America, which decorates hundreds of veterans' cemeteries for the holidays   Alexandria, Va. - December 15, 2008 - After a send-off ceremony and invocation on Dec. 7, 2008, Barry Pottle, pr

    Dallas, Texas - December 12, 2008 - Central Freight Lines, Inc. is pleased to announce that Dan McKeehan has joined the company as the new regional director in charge of the northern California and Reno operations. McKeehan will be

  Addition of tire pressure monitoring technology will further diversify the business and propel its technology road map   ELYRIA, Ohio – December 12, 2008 – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, (Bendix) a member

    Dallas, Texas - December 10, 2008 - Central Freight Lines, Inc. is pleased to announce that Marisela Catbagan has joined the company as the new terminal/account manager for the company's Tucson, Ariz. facility. Throughout he

by Matthew Harrell The Troops to Truckers program provides active-duty servicemen and women the opportunity to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at no cost. To make the transition to civilian life smoother, the Troops 2 Truckers pro

      Hodder pulled another truck driver from flames, saving his life             Alexandria, Va. - December 10, 2008 - The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA

  ReFresh Foods Project To Benefit Food Banks, Social Service Agencies   BURLINGTON, Ontario, December 10, 2008 – Kenworth Truck Company delivered a new Kenworth T270 diesel-electric hybrid truck to Food for Life Canada during a