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Jubitz Offers Prizes, Lunch
Jubitz Truck Stop and Travel Center will hold a free barbecue bash to celebrate truck drivers from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 12. During Jubitz Driver Appreciation Day, anyone with a commercial driver license can enjoy a barbecue lunch, visit vendors and win prizes.
Groupe Biscuits Leclerc Toasts Truckers
Groupe Biscuits Leclerc is recognizing the importance of trucking to the firm, as well as how difficult the labor shortage is for the industry, during this year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
Aurora Capital Partners Sells Restaurant Technologies Inc.
Aurora Capital Partners has agreed to sell Restaurant Technologies Inc., a company that distributes cooking oil and collects used oil from U.S. restaurants, to West Street Infrastructure Partners III, an investment fund managed by Goldman Sachs.
North Carolina Governor Suspends HOS, Weight Rules Ahead of Hurricane Florence
Rules pertaining to weight restrictions and hours of service have been relaxed for certain truckers in North Carolina as the state braces for Hurricane Florence.
Boss Truck Shops Serves Up Barbecue
Truck drivers craving barbecue may be in luck during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. All 43 Boss Truck Shops locations in 22 states will thank them with a free barbecue.
2018 NTDAW
A roundup of recognition across the country during the celebration of 2018 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
September 10, 2018Love’s Opens Travel Stop Near Denver
Love’s Travel Stops announced the opening of a facility in Berthoud, Colo., near the intersection of Interstate 25 and state Route 56 north of Denver. It has 82 truck parking spaces.
September 10, 2018Denny’s Offers Discounts to Drivers
Denny’s restaurants across the United States will celebrate professional drivers by offering discounts and a discount key tag through Sept. 30. The monthlong special is inspired by National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which spans Sept. 9-15.
H.I.G. Capital Affiliate Completes Acquisition of Recochem
H.I.G. Capital announced that one of its affiliates has acquired Recochem Inc. from an affiliate of Swander Pace Capital in partnership with Recochem management.
September 10, 2018Pride Truck Sales Expands Into California
Pride Truck Sales, a Canadian retailer of pre-owned trucks and trailers, has extended its reach with the debut of California facilities in Fontana and Stockton, bringing its North American locations to eight.
September 10, 2018