Special Coverage

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — David Webb of Billings, Montana, a driver for Wilson Logistics, won the 34th annual Highway Hero award presented by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Trailer maker Talbert Manufacturing introduced two new heavy-haul trailers, a 50-ton bus hauler and a 55-ton roller paver.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Thermo King introduced three new power management features, including an electric power jack charger, boost charger and auto-start module, designed to offer greater durability, safety and efficiency.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The latest delay of an entry-level driver training rule is being slowed by the smaller number of staff dedicated to the task, an official with the agency overseeing truck policies said March 23 at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — ONE20 said it will launch its own mobile app-based electronic logging device designed to help independent drivers comply with the upcoming federal mandate of the technology.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Belgium-based Wabco Holdings is trying to increase its direct presence in North America’s commercial vehicle market beyond its traditional joint ventures, with the most visible evidence a $20 million plant expansion to make air disc brakes for trucks and trailers in North Charleston, South Carolina.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The adoption of President Trump’s call for a massive infrastructure funding bill would help promote employment throughout the transportation and logistics sectors, the head of a firm helping veterans to find jobs said at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bestpass has launched a new toll-management service for leased equipment providers.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Emphasizing the growing role of truck connectivity, Mack Trucks said it was extending its telematics hardware as an option for its model year 2011 and newer trucks equipped with Mack engines, effective May 1.