Tara BullockBusinessK&B Transportation Increases PayK&B Transportation, a refrigerated carrier out of Sioux, City, Iowa, will raise pay for company drivers on its Midwest Regional and National fleets, effective April 28. This raise in pay will boost company driver compensation by three cents per mile. Effective April 28, the starting wage for all new hires will now be 41 cents […]March 19, 2014BusinessFind Truck ServiceFind Truck Service has a clean interface where users can find repair facilities, truck and engine dealers, locksmiths, truck stops and more by state or ZIP code.March 13, 2014BusinessHotels 4 TruckersEnter a location where a hotel is needed, and get results for the area with links to book a room. Results also include truck parking information, along with information about Internet access and pet and smoking policies. Map view also is available. The service also is available in DAT’s My DAT Trucker Services app for […]March 13, 2014BusinessInternational On The Road AppIn addition to a dealer and service network, International’s app has spec info on the truck maker’s models and parts, and service promotions for individual dealers. Also listed are dealer locations and services. Available on iOS.March 13, 2014BusinessLove’s Travel StopsThe Love’s Connect smartphone app shows the closest Love’s to a user’s location, as well as fuel prices and amenities available there. Truckers also can keep track of their Love’s Rewards points, plan a route, mark favorite Love’s stops and find sites according to amenities, such as by service or restaurant type. Available on Android […]March 13, 2014BusinessMack, Volvo Dealer LocatorThese dealer directory apps show real-time location and let drivers find dealerships closest to them or in a specific location. Dealer contact information, services and directions are available. Directories also are available on macktrucks.com and volvotrucks.com, along with parts locators. Available on iOS and Android.March 13, 2014BusinessNational Truck and Trailer Services Breakdown DirectoryNTTS’ extensive directory has searchable (by city and state or ZIP code) places for truck and trailer repair, tire service, truck stops, pallets, truck washes, fuel stops, motels, scales, weigh stations, restareas, glass repair and locksmiths. Results show business hours, distance to the location and phonenumbers.March 13, 2014BusinessOverdrive’s Trucker ToolsThe 20 functions on this app include some with location features, such as truck stops, highway rest areas, Walmarts and the TransFlo Load Track (see separate listing in business) function. It’s produced by Randall-Reilly, publisher of Overdrive.March 13, 2014BusinessPartsRiverThis online parts purchasing engine attempts to bring a consumer-type online experience to heavy-duty truck parts to help buyers find the best price and delivery window. Users can search parts for all makes by part number or name, and request quotes on big ticket items.March 13, 2014BusinessPeterbilt and Kenworth Dealer Locator AppsThese apps act as directories for Kenworth and Peterbilt dealerships nationwide. Users can findparts and service for all models and find dealers by name or location. The app offers directions fromcurrent location and a callfrom-app feature. Peterbilt.com/dealers and Kenworth.com/dealers also have dealer directories, and the sites have parts locators. Available on Androird and iOS.March 13, 2014Previous PagePage 9 of 21Next PageTop StoriesPride & PolishNear-original 1963 Kenworth 921 hauled same loads for 49 yearsOriginally spec'd out by owner-operator Dean Hobbensiefken, creator of the rare, efficiency-oriented Paymaster trucks from the '70s, this '63 KW has just its second owner today in Craig Vogel.Overdrive ExtraHow would you rewrite truckers' hour of service regs?RegulationsCalifornia’s non-domiciled CDL program could roar back to lifeBusinessDiesel prices holding above $6/gal. nationwide as rates stagnateRegulations2-hour CDL class? ELDT Nation's rapid rise after FMCSA's 'sham' school shutdowns
