Eric Harley interviews Wade Bontrager, CEO National Truck Protection Co Inc., parent company of the two best-selling commercial warranty branded in North America: National Truck Protection (NTP) and Premium 2000+.
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Thank You For All You’re Doing
We want to say thank you to truck owners and drivers who are working hard to keep America moving during the CV-19 event. We’re here to keep you moving so please contact us if we can help with repairs or warranty’s. Visit premium2000.com for contact information. And please watch this important message from CEO Wade…
Ellen Voie Named as First Howes Hall of Fame Inductee
Howes is honored to induct, Ellen Voie, President and CEO of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) into its inaugural class of 2020. As founder of the nonprofit organization in March of 2007, Voie currently serves as President/CEO. The Women In Trucking Association was formed to promote the employment of women in the trucking industry,…
Keeping high-mileage fleet vehicles in service and on the road
During the recent economic recession, many fleet managers had no choice but to keep their high mileage vehicles in service rather than replace them. Today, many of those operators are still using preventive maintenance to keep their older vehicles on the road. Switching to an engine oil specially formulated for high-mileage vehicles can be an…
When the world shuts down, trucks keep moving
The past few weeks have been the most tumultuous North America — and a good chunk of the world — has seen in quite some time. The COVID-19 pandemic and outbreak has moved many major cities and regions across the continent to invoke lockdowns, businesses to shut down for the foreseeable future, and the supply…
Real Time Pain Relief Joins the Fight Against COVID-19
Tim Flatt, Co-Fonder and CEO of Real Time Pain Relief, joins Eric to discuss how his company is aiding in the fight again COVID-19 with their new Hand Sanitizer + Skin Conditioner. They cover topics from: What is Real Time Pain Relief doing to help combat the Covid-19 crisis? Is there anything unique about this…
Your top questions on COVID-19 answered
COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus (otherwise knowns as SARS-CoV-2), was first spotted at an outbreak in Wuhan, China. The subject of coronavirus has dominated the news waves since its initial emergence in December 2019. The spread has since intensified, infecting over 200,000 people in 172 countries and territories as of March 18.…
Trucking and COVID-19: 5 ways to stay smart, safe, and sanitary
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), coronaviruses (CoV) are a family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. There are many types of these viruses, but the disease that comes from SARS-CoV-2 that has generated widespread global concern is referred to as COVID-19, and it has not…
FMCSA releases COVID-19 HOS Emergency Declaration
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an Emergency Declaration suspending federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations for operations engaged in COVID-19 emergency relief through the termination of the emergency or April 12, whichever comes first. This announcement follows President Trump declaring COVID-19 a national emergency on March 13. This Declaration is imperative…
The 38th Annual Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® to be held at Texas Motor Speedway
The 38th Annual Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® will put drivers and their trucks center stage at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth June 4-6 as part of a high-powered IndyCar Series and NASCAR Truck Series weekend. The truck beauty contest will be held inside the track in front of thousands of racing fans. Hard working truckers…