Most of us that are involved in the trucking industry – be we drivers, technicians, management, or even us who have been blessed enough to write about all of you – know how important trucks are to society. But for those not involved in the industry, the crucial role trucks play in the economy and people’s lives are not as well known. A new infographic from NextTruck tries to get the message across as to just how important trucks are in a modern society....More

Kenworth Truck Co. is celebrating 90 years in business in 2013 and will be hosting a number of events throughout the year to mark the occasion. (The company said it will release details on these as they come closer.)...More

Many men – and women – salivate over the thought of flipping juicy burgers on an outdoor grill. What about the idea of grilling up to 1,000 of them an hour? My mouth is watering just thinking about it, yet my mind is overwhelmed by the thought of it. To accomplish this, you need something a little bigger than your typical backyard Weber grill. How about a grilling truck? And not one of those run-of-the-mill food trucks you find parked on the side of city streets. No, this grilling truck is a 1987 Ford LN8000 with a customized 3,200 gal. tank body....More

Every few years the driver shortage rears its ugly head, everyone sits around and debates how bad it will be, what caused it, and how long it will last. Then, nothing happens to solve it....More

Mack Trucks will be responsible for hauling one of our nation’s most treasured pieces of cargo – the Capitol Christmas tree.  (OK, maybe I’m going a little overboard, but hey, it’s a sure sign that the holiday season is upon us)....More