National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is Sept. 10-16, 2017. Here’s a roundup of stories and social media postings that reflect how the industry was marking the event.
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Volvo VNL ride and drive
Journalists recently got a chance to pilot or ride shotgun in six pre-production units of the revamped VNL family of tractors built by Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA), which the OEM originally unveiled back in July. They included a high-roof VNL 860 …
Wilson Logistics Acquires Haney Truck Line Assets
Wilson Logistics Inc., based in Springfield, Mo., has purchased the assets of Haney Truck Line, adding flatbed and heavy-specialized freight hauling to its portfolio of trucking and logistics services while significantly expanding business in the Pacif…
Much-Needed Driver Appreciation
Showing appreciation for truck drivers is always a good idea but never more so than now, with east Texas still drying out after Hurricane Harvey and Florida bracing for the wrath of Irma.
Storms Hurt Fleets’ Ability to Pick Up, Deliver Fuel
Long lines at fuel refineries are shortening, but the crush in demand for fuel caused by Hurricane Harvey is still putting pressure on fleets that serve the petroleum industry.
Volvo: Timing could not be better for VNL introduction
OEM says resurgence in Class 8 orders combined with predicted long-haul sector growth dovetails well with VNL model reboot.
GREESNBORO, NC. A sustained surge in Class 8 or…
Volvo: Timing could not be better for VNL introduction
OEM says resurgence in Class 8 orders combined with predicted long-haul sector growth dovetails well with VNL model reboot.
GREESNBORO, NC. A sustained surge in Class 8 or…
Love’s provides $1 million for Harvey assistance
In response to devastation and widespread flooding caused by Hurricane and Tropical Storm Harvey, Love’s Travel Stops announced it is giving a total of $1 million to help with mid- to long-term relief and recovery efforts.
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Love’s provides $1 million for Harvey assistance
In response to devastation and widespread flooding caused by Hurricane and Tropical Storm Harvey, Love’s Travel Stops announced it is giving a total of $1 million to help with mid- to long-term relief and recovery efforts.
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Traffic Nightmare as More Than 1 Million Flee Irma in Florida, Georgia
MIAMI — The race to flee Hurricane Irma became a marathon nightmare for many as more than a half-million people were ordered to leave South Florida and 540,000 coastal residents to flee the Georgia coast on Sept.7.