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Newsby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 25, 2020

6 Ways Truck Fleets Can Reduce Downtime

Uptime’s a never-ending challenge for fleets, but there are tactics maintenance managers can use to reduce unscheduled downtime, according to a panel discussion at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting in Atlanta on Feb. 25.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2020

Steve Bassett Named ATD Chairman, Shares Goals for Term

Steve Bassett, dealer principal of General Truck Sales in Muncie, Indiana, took the helm of the American Truck Dealers as chairman during the 2020 ATD Show in Las Vegas.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2020

Oscar Horton Named ATD 2020 Truck Dealer of the Year

For his exemplary leadership and innovation in truck dealership management, service to his trucking industry dealer colleagues and customers and his community impact, Oscar Horton of Sun State International Trucks has been selected 2020 American Truck Dealer of the Year.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2020

Alabama's Nextran Truck Center Nabs Mack Dealer of the Year Honor

Nextran Truck Center of Tuscumbia, Alabama, has been honored as Mack's 2019 Dealer of the Year.

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NewsDecember 27, 2019

Les Schwab Tire Centers For Sale

Les Schwab Tire Centers Inc. is for sale. The Bend, Oregon-based company’s board of directors and its shareholders, who are all relatives of founder Les Schwab, have hired Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to find a buyer.

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NewsDecember 19, 2019

Rush Truck Centers Technician Rodeo Names First Female Grand Champion

Rebecca Chewning made history as the first woman to be named grand champion of Rush Enterprises Tech Skills Rodeo, thanks to her extensive parts knowledge.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2019

ATD Announces 2020 Truck Dealer of the Year Nominees

The American Truck Dealers, Heavy Duty Trucking magazine and Procede Software announced the nominees for the 2020 Truck Dealer of the Year, a national award that recognizes commercial-truck dealers for business performance, industry leadership and community service.

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ArticlesDecember 3, 2019

Questions to Consider When Spec'ing a Heavy-Haul Trailer

Choosing heavy-haul equipment is a complicated process. Arm yourself with the answers to these questions to help identify the right trailer to fit your unique hauling need.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2019

Truck Dealer Bob Nuss Honored For Commitment to Veterans

Truck dealer Bob Nuss was awarded the 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, recognizing him for his commitment to the employment and professional development of U.S. military veterans.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 29, 2019

Peterbilt Looks to 2020: Electric Trucks, Vocational Sales, Uptime Initiatives

Projecting to end 2019 with near-record Class 8 market share and record-setting medium-duty market share, Peterbilt is looking to the strength of the vocational market for 2020 to help it continue that success, while adding new uptime-related initiatives and planning to have electric trucks in production by the end of next year.

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