The new Firestone Classics line of long-haul tires align with the “Economy” and “Efficiency” values of the Bridgestone E8 Commitment Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) has introduced a new line of long-haul tires into the Firestone Classics tire line. The Firestone FS509 (steer radial), FD609 (drive radial), and FT409 (trailer radial) tires each build on a long […]
24/7 sites will help keep professional drivers on the road Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers at five new Speedco locations that are open 24/7. The locations offer tire, lube and light mechanical services, as well as DOT inspections, for professional drivers and fleets at affordable prices. Commercial drivers can stop at more than […]
Execution of the MIAT College of Technology program expansion drives growth and diversification, gives students additional training opportunities for in-demand careers Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is executing on the next phase of its growth and diversification strategy by adding 15 new programs across its campus footprint, including Aviation, HVACR, Robotics, Industrial Maintenance and Wind Energy Technician training […]
Nikola’s New York-based customers eligible for up to $185,000 incentive per truck Nikola Corporation zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, announced that its Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) has been deemed eligible for the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP). NYTVIP provides vouchers, or discounts, to fleets across New York State that purchase or lease medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission battery electric vehicles (BEV). With this […]
The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) grant program includes funding to State and local law enforcement and other government agencies for safety inspections of trucks These grants come after a significant rise in fatalities involving large trucks. In preliminary 2021 data from NTHSA, there was a 13 percent increase in fatalities from 2020. Earlier this […]
The Mack Academy signed a seven-year lease, with an option to renew, for the 14,865 square-foot Tinley Park facility located in a manufacturing park outside of Chicago Mack Trucks announced that the Mack Academy recently opened a new facility in Tinley Park, Illinois to better support battery-electric vehicle (BEV) training and provide dealers and customers […]
