If you are planning a trip anywhere and want to know what truck stops are along the way, what amenities they offer, what specials they are running, and so forth, TruckStopGuide.Com and Truckstopcoupons.Com are two must-use web sites…

Wabash National Corporation Announces Hiring Plans
Big increase in freight traffic drives push to add more drivers

LAFAYETTE, IN–(Marketwire – March 11, 2010) –  Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) today announced that they have hired 100 temporary associates with plans to hire 90 more during the quarter.

“Our Lafayette operations are beginning to see production and customer [...]

2010 PACCAR PX ENGINES MUSCLE UP
Kenworth Announces 2010 Engine Offerings for Medium Duty Trucks

ST. LOUIS, Mo., March 11, 2010 – Kenworth Truck Company announced its 2010 engine offering for its medium duty product lineup during a press conference today at The Work Truck Show in St. Louis.  
“The 2010 PACCAR PX-6 and [...]

Greatwide Driver Rick Gassman Reaches Milestone

Driver operates commercial vehicle 51 years and more than 4 million miles without accident or moving violation

DALLAS, TX–(Marketwire – March 10, 2010) –  Greatwide Logistics Services, a national provider of third-party logistics services, today announced the significant accomplishments of Rick Gassman, a company driver with a career spanning more [...]

NAVISTAR DEBUTS 2010 MAXXFORCE 7
New 300hp diesel V-8 aimed at the medium-duty commercial truck market

ST. LOUIS, MO. (March 10, 2010) – The 2010 MaxxForce® 7 V-8 turbodiesel charged into the spotlight this week as Navistar (NYSE: NAV) unveiled the new engine at the National Truck Equipment Association’s (NTEA) Work Truck Show in St. Louis, [...]

Custom Rig owners are always looking for ways to get an edge on their competitors using paint and chrome to bring a little more show to the shine factor. Wheel Creations Plus Inc., in Fresno, Ca., is taking that concept a step further by offering custom chrome plating in colors.

4State Trucks Offers Price-Match Guarantee
Price-Matching guarantee gives customers “peace of mind” at the home of the Chrome Shop Mafia
(Joplin, Mo.) 4 State Trucks, Inc. , well known for being  ‘Home of the Chrome Shop Mafia’ and  ‘America’s Parts & Chrome SuperStore’ , is pleased to now offer a “Best Price Guarantee” to all customers.

If a [...]

Subscribers, chrome shop owners, and aficionados of customized big rigs around the country are about to get the quarterly fix as the March issue of Custom Rigs leaves the printer today. Select Petros and Flying J truck stops should have the magazines around the end of next week, as will our Preferred Partner chrome shops. Subscribers should start receiving their issues even sooner.

Internet Truckstop, the largest Internet-based load board in the transportation industry, today announced the availability of CargoMate© on the list of decision support offerings for its members. CargoMate, available exclusively at Truckstop.com, allows carriers, freight brokers and shippers to find affordable, per load cargo insurance, up to $500,000, regardless of the underlying and existing insurance coverage of the motor carrier. “Providing an immediate quote, online payment and…

Chevy says, “BRING IT ON” as they roll out teh 2011Silverado Heavy-Duty pickups–and they give 11 reasons the new 2011 pickups prove they are ready for any job or competitor…

If you are a Chevy lover and considering stepping up to a new heavy-duty GM diesel pickup, put a hold on looking at a 2010 model and put your money on a 2011. Sure, the two may look identical, but according to GM’s latest press information they’re definitely not equal under the skin…

This is a short story taken from the book which I wrote, Eighteen Wheels North To Alaska, this book covers the history of the building of the roads in the far north and the ice road trips made before they had roads,also other tales of Alaska’s historic past and additional incidents that I have experienced in my many years of working and living in the Alaskan North…

Custom Rigs offers photos for sale at www.bigrigphotos.printroom.com. The photo sales site also offers photos printed on a wide variety of items from coffee mugs to t-shirts, greeting cards to mouse pads.

GM’s new Duramax 6.6L turbo diesel engine has been substantially revised to include B20 capability, as well as meet strict new emissions standards effective this year. The new Duramax will power the redesigned 2011 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickups…

The 3D CAD program, combined with the mechanical engineering and mechanic backgrounds of the 12ga design staff, allows individual owner-operators and chrome shop retailers alike to quickly bring their parts from concept to reality….

Starting today, one of North America’s leading truck and trailer dealers is using its new website and social media to grow market share while servicing its commercial customers more efficiently. With the trucking industry being one of the more connected segments of the economy

For nine years, Colorado native Victor Domenico was hitting the Colorado ski slopes five days a week. But, instead of guiding his skis through the tough terrain, he was piloting a big rig delivering grocery items to stores dotting ski resorts throughout Colorado. To get there, he would often navigate two-lane roads ascending up to nearly 12,000 feet in elevation through routes that go by the name of Loveland Pass and Rabbit Ears Pass. “It’s not easy trucking, and not for the faint of heart, that’s for sure,” says Domenico…

The Scuderi Engine employs a new and proven thermodynamic process known as the Scuderi Cycle. Many believe this new technology could be the biggest advancement in internal combustion engines since the Otto cycle over 130 years ago. The Scuderi Engine is a split-cycle design that separates the four strokes of a conventional engine over two paired cylinders. One does intake/compression while the other does power/exhaust…

Danny’s Custom Truck Fenders, the largest Canadian manufacturer of Class 8 fibreglass truck fenders and accessories is launching the new year with a new name, new look and a new series of fenders. The company will now be operating as Fiber Fenders, and its completely new website detailing its extensive line of products can be viewed at www.fiberfenders.ca.

Want a new Peterbilt 389 with a few custom touches of your own choosing but with a pre-2007 engine and drivetrain? Kentucky’s First Class Services custom shop is preparing the roll-out of custom-built “rolling glider kits.” Company president Randy Stroup says their customized gliders…

Con-way Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today launched a major network re-engineering that will cut transit times by one day to 460 U.S. destinations, while decreasing the company’s carbon footprint. The initiative will also lead to reduced re-handling, improved on-time delivery, and reduce fuel costs…

2010 CUSTOM RIGS CALENDARS
The Custom Rigs 2010 calendars are hot off the press and ready to grace the walls of trucker’s shops, sleepers and offices. Just go to Lulu.Com to check ‘em out.

There are presently four calendars to choose from and all are printed on heavy calendar stock with spiral binding so they will look [...]

While southeastern Louisiana continues rebuilding in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, aggregate hauler Jay’s Trucking, in Westwego, La., has accelerated its purchases of Kenworth trucks while phasing out less durable brands in its fleet…

UPS Donates $1 Million to Haitian Earthquake Relief

Planning Underway With Partners to Deliver Aid

ATLANTA, GA–(Marketwire – January 14, 2010) – UPS (NYSE: UPS) today contributed more than US$1 million in cash and in-kind support to earthquake relief efforts in Haiti through its charitable arm, The UPS Foundation.

The $1 million donation will include $500,000 [...]

Eric Harley, host of the Midnight Trucking Radio Network (MTRN), will once again broadcast live from the NATSO Show 2010, March 1 and March 2 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nev. Midnight Trucking Radio Network will provide live information and interviews on key issues currently affecting the truckstop industry. From tolling and credit card exchange fees to diesel exhaust fluid and rest stop… commercialization,