Trucking news and briefs for Monday, Aug. 4, 2025:
- Fresno, California-based T.G.S. Logistics is closing its doors after 40 years in business. The company serviced the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland, among others.
- Three dozen Mack Granite trucks are being recalled for a compatibility issue between the brake drums and steer axles.
- Trucker Path opens entries for its annual Truck Driver Appreciation Sweepstakes, giving truck drivers the opportunity to win prizes.
- Iowa-based Jim Hawk Truck Trailers is expanding its network with the opening of a new location in Fort Worth in the coming weeks.
California-based drayage fleet ceases operations
Fresno, Calif.-based T.G.S. Logistics shuttered operations effective July 31, the company announced Thursday.
"After four decades of dedicated service to the transportation industry, we will be parking our trucks for good," the company said via a statement. "While the decision to close was a difficult one, influenced by the challenging market conditions facing the industry, our focus today is on expressing our deepest gratitude to all who have been a part of the TGS journey."
T.G.S. is at least the second carrier to not make it out of the month of July, joining Carroll Fulmer in its industry exit.
In its statement, however, 20-truck T.G.S. told its customers that, while the company is closing, "we are pleased to inform you that some members of our dedicated team will continue to serve the industry under a new flag. We will be sharing more detailed information about these new opportunities and how you can continue to receive exceptional service in the very near future."
T.G.S. has offices in Fresno, California, and Reno, Nevada, and serviced the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland for international drayage and rail ramps in Lathrop, Stockton and Oakland in California, and Reno in Nevada. The company specialized in the import and export of dry and reefer cargo, retail, industrial and everyday goods.
T.G.S was founded by Timothy G. Schneider May 1, 1985. Tim’s son, Peter, who serves as company president, joined T.G.S. full-time in 1993.
[Related: 450-truck fleet Carroll Fulmer closing shop]
Recall hits certain ’26 Mack Granites with incompatible brake-axle combo
Mack Trucks is recalling approximately 36 model year 2026 Mack Granite trucks in which the brake drum and steer axle combination are incompatible, which may cause a loss of brake function, according to recall documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
As a result, the trucks fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems." Additionally, reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The affected trucks were built between Feb. 6 and April 10, 2025.
Dealers will replace the steer axle brake drums, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 19. Owners can contact Mack's customer service at 800-866-1177 with recall number SC0482. NHTSA’s recall number is 25V-495.
Trucker Path launches sweepstakes for trucker appreciation
Trucker Path on Monday launched its fourth annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Sweepstakes (NTDAS). U.S. truck drivers with a valid commercial driver's license can enter the sweepstakes from Aug. 4 to Sept. 12.
"The hard work, dedication and contributions of all U.S. commercial truck drivers should not go unnoticed," said Chris Oliver, CMO at Trucker Path. "With the National Truck Driver Appreciation Sweepstakes, sponsors show their appreciation with prizes that offer truck drivers comfort and convenience on the road. We are pleased to support this program as part of the key mission of Trucker Path."
On Sept. 12, the NTDAS Grand Prize winner will be drawn. The winner will receive the following from this year's prize sponsors:
- Sheetz -- $3,000 gift card and $500 merchandise bundle
- Double Coin Tires -- $4,000 American Express gift card
- Exxon Mobil -- $500 gift card
- Red Roof Inn -- 25 $100 vouchers for stays
- Rokform -- $500 gift card
- Trucker Path -- 1 year of SiriusXM service ($275 value)
- Wyndham Hotels (La Quinta) -- 10 certificates worth 15,000 Wyndham Rewards points each ($1,950 value)
Active truck drivers can register for the NTDAS throughout the sweepstakes entry period here.
The NTDAS is held annually leading up to National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which will be held Sept. 14-20 this year.
Jim Hawk Truck Trailers expands into Texas
A new Jim Hawk Truck Trailers location will open in Fort Worth, Texas, on Sept. 1.Jim Hawk Truck Trailers
Jim Hawk Truck Trailers is expanding into Fort Worth Sept. 1.
Based in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Jim Hawk Truck Trailers has grown to multiple location across the Midwest, offering over-the-road trailers, spotter trucks, parts, rentals and service. The company also operates Hawk Equipment, a division specializing in construction and agriculture trailers, integrated across its branch network.
"Texas is an essential transportation hub, and we’re excited to serve customers there with the same service-first culture that’s defined us for more than five decades," said David Hawk, CEO of Hawk Investments, the parent company of Jim Hawk Truck Trailers.
