NextTruck Blog & Industry News – Trucker Information

After completing a journey of more than 5,000 miles on the back of a MACK® Pinnacle™ model, the 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree was lit in an official ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 3. The tree traveled from the Colville National Forest in the state of Washington to the west lawn of the U.S. […]

Available for Order in Wall and Appointment Sizes The new 2014 Kenworth Calendar featuring The World's Best® trucks is now available for order (www.shopkenworth.com). The new calendar offers stunningly beautiful images of Kenworth's aerodynamic, vocational, traditional and medium duty trucks in scenic and work settings. The six-page, 2014 Kenworth Wall Calendar features the Class 8 […]

Although the news is unfortunate, the current average price of diesel gas is $4 per gallon, and that number won't be dropping anytime soon. Because of this, it's important that fleet managers take advantage of every opportunity to cut down on fuel consumption. After all, every drop counts -- especially considering that the difference between […]

Peterbilt Motors Company has teamed with Universal Technical Institute (UTI) to create the Peterbilt Technician Institute program, an exclusive curriculum focused on comprehensive service technician training, the company recently announced. The inaugural 12-week program – which began Nov. 11 – will provide students with classroom and hands-on instruction of total vehicle diagnostics, maintenance and repairs, […]

That's the straight up answer to a straight-up question that was posed to Robbie Wood, owner of Robbie D. Wood Trucking, which runs 140 trucks out of Dolomite, Ala. "We run Kenworth trucks and know PACCAR very well. We've always received a great product and had it backed with great service from our Kenworth dealer […]

About ten years ago when I first started my career as a commercial truck driver my life was in a much different place than it is now.  Just over the age of 21, my wife and I had little responsibility outside of ourselves.  Of course there were bills to be paid, rent that needed to […]

Refuse customers seeking a lightweight and cost-effective vehicle that is also tough and reliable can now look to the MACK® Granite® Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) rear loader, introduced today at the 2013 Canadian Waste and Recycling Expo. The Mack Granite MHD rear loader offers a reduced weight option for refuse companies and municipalities desiring a […]

If you’ve ever attended Women In Trucking’s “Salute to Women Behind the Wheel” in Louisville, Kentucky, you’ll find the largest gathering of female professional drivers in the United States. These women come from all parts of the country, as well as Canada. Some are in their seventies; others are in their twenties. Some have been […]

For many truckers, staying healthy on the road can be a bit of a challenge. With fast food joints and gas station grease traps in every port, it’s difficult to find healthy options, especially in a city that you’ve never been to. Fortunately, if you’re a road dog looking for a nutritious meal, there are […]

Peterbilt Motors Company received the highest honor at the ninth annual Working for Clean Awards from the North Texas Commission, the company recently announced. The 2013 awards feature 15 different category winners named from 26 applicant organizations representing more than 70,000 employees. Peterbilt was revealed as the top award winner – the North Texas Clean […]

Watch Jean-Claude Van Damme carry out his famous split between two reversing trucks. Never done before, JCVD says it's the most epic of splits -- what do you think? This live test was set up to demonstrate the precision and directional stability of Volvo Dynamic Steering -- a world first technology that makes the new […]

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) will be a recurring subject on the Dave Nemo show beginning this month. Ellen Voie, WIT’s President/CEO, will begin the monthly segments this Monday, November 18 at 7:00 am central.  “We are excited about the opportunity to obtain even more exposure to drivers who listen to the Nemo show […]