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Guy Knudsen named TCA Highway Angel

ABF Freight System driver assisted a woman at an accident scene.

January 6, 2012

Pilot purchases 7 Bosselman stops

Newly renamed Pilot Travel Centers, seven Bosselman stops in the Midwest were purchased by Pilot Flying J, the Knoxville, Tenn.-based travel center franchise announced. All open for business, the centers are in Altoona, Iowa; Colby and Salina, Kan.; Big Springs, Elm Creek and Wood River, Neb.; and Rapid City, S.D. In addition, Bosselman’s Boss Truck […]

January 6, 2012

Top of his game: Leland Martin in Truckers News this month

I had the pleasure of interviewing and writing about Leland Martin for this month’s issue of Truckers News, available here. Among today’s trucking troubadours, with a new record out in large part inspired by his work with one particular specialized hauler, Martin stands at the top of the mountain looking down, a position well-deserved after […]

January 5, 2012

NAFTA trade rises in October

U.S.-Canada trade increased 14.1 percent year-over-year to $46.4 billion, while U.S.-Mexico gained 9.1 percent to $32.6 billion.

January 5, 2012

Class 8 orders up in December

ACT Research said the final number will approach 30,100 units.

January 5, 2012

Fluid leak detection kit

Tracer Products has introduced a leak detection kit to enable heavy duty technicians to find all air conditioning and fluid leaks. The TP-8697HD kit features the OPTIMA 3000 super-high intensity, blue light LED leak detection flashlight that’s 15 times brighter than standard LED lamps, the company says. Its power is comparable to super-high intensity 150W […]

January 5, 2012

Daimler to extend Trucker Buddy aid

Daimler Trucks North America will support the Trucker Buddy International through 2014, the educational nonprofit outreach announced. Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks and Detroit Diesel already participate in the group’s monthly activities of monthly recognition of truckers who volunteer in the classroom program designed to increase awareness of trucking and help students with scholastic achievement. […]

January 4, 2012

Android trucking app launches

The Android version of Pilot Flying J’s MyPilot app is now available for smartphones and tablets, the travel center company said. Features include one-touch calling, a search function to find locations with specified amenities and services such as diesel exhaust fluid availability, and fuel price checks and comparisons. The app provides location and trip features […]

January 4, 2012

Alternative fuels conference set

A Green Transportation Conference focusing on alternative fuels and new vehicles is planned for Jan. 11 in Salem, Ore.

January 4, 2012

What it takes: Contractors Cargo hauls B-1 bomber body

“We transport all kinds of things, from construction equipment, petro-chemical equipment – even wind turbines,” says 84-year-old Jerry Wheeler, owner of the Compton, Calif.-based Contractors Cargo heavy-haul fleet. “And then we do the not-so-ordinary. We’ve hauled the Space Shuttle, and we just moved a B-1 Bomber from Arizona to Portland. It’s loads like that that […]

January 4, 2012

Contractors Cargo Drums

Lane closures set for I-70 Missouri River Bridge

Jan. 9-12 work is being done to prepare for a rehabilitation project scheduled for the westbound I-70 Blanchette Bridge.

January 4, 2012

Diesel price dips again

Over the last six weeks, the national price has dropped 22.7 cents.

January 3, 2012

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