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Pilot Flying J Announces $10,000 Grand Prize Winner of Annual Road Warrior Contest

Pilot Flying J Announces $10,000 Grand Prize Winner of Annual Road Warrior Contest

Pilot Flying J today announced the winners of its seventh annual Road Warrior contest as part of the company’s kick off to Driver Appreciation month. After reviewing more than 3,000 entries, Pilot Flying J selected Eric Britton of Clarksville, Tenn. as the $10,000 grand prize Road Warrior winner. Zdenko Zalac of Clinton, Ohio, and Mona…

Shop Talk with Mercer

Shop Talk with Mercer

Eric Harley interviews Brian Helton, Anthony Starks and Tyler Johnston from Mercer Transportation:

What’s in Your Fuel Tank?

What’s in Your Fuel Tank?

With harvest right around the corner, it’s time to ask yourself: What’s in your fuel tank? The answer may surprise you. In addition to diesel, your fuel tank can house water, rust, dirt and algae without regular maintenance. Debris and other contaminants accelerate fuel degradation and can lead to fuel pump failure and fuel injector…

What Makes Oil Break Down Between Drain Intervals?

What Makes Oil Break Down Between Drain Intervals?

At hundreds of dollars a pop, engine oil changes can add up to a major expense. It’s no wonder many fleet owners are looking for ways to extend their oil drains and keep their fleets in service longer. Messing around with drain intervals, though, can be dangerous. Fleet owners who try extending drain intervals risk…

The FMCSA has released a Final Rule on Hours of Service — here’s what you need to know

The FMCSA has released a Final Rule on Hours of Service — here’s what you need to know

On May 14, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released a Final Rule updating current Hours of Service (HOS) regulations in an effort to increase safety for all drivers across the U.S. while workings simultaneously to improve commercial driver flexibility and satisfaction. This announcement comes just one day after the…

HOWES ANNOUNCES INDUCTION OF TONY JUSTICE TO HOWES HALL OF FAME

HOWES ANNOUNCES INDUCTION OF TONY JUSTICE TO HOWES HALL OF FAME

Howes is honored to induct Tony Justice into its inaugural class of 2020. A truck driver of over 20 years, Tony is also an authentic musician who draws inspiration from the roads he travels and the people he meets. Born in the small town of Visalia, CA, he has become one of country music’s most…