Focused on the issues with Dave Williams
During the closing banquet for Truckload 2023: Orlando, Dave Williams officially picked up the reins as chairman of the board for the Truckload Carriers Association
Linda Garner-Bunch
- About Linda Garner-Bunch
- Linda Garner-Bunch has been in publishing for more than 30 years. You name it, Linda has written about it. She has served as an editor for a group of national do-it-yourself publications and has coordinated the real estate section of Arkansas’ only statewide newspaper, in addition to working on a variety of niche publications ranging from bridal magazines to high-school sports previews and everything in between. She is also an experienced photographer and copy editor who enjoys telling the stories of the “Knights of the Highway,” as she calls our nation’s truck drivers.
Posts by Linda Garner-Bunch
In the end zone with John Elliott
Load One CEO John Elliott didn’t just step into the role of chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) in March 2022. He burst onto
Inaugural bulk loads conference gives voice to often-unheard industry segment
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — On Feb. 8-9, members of the bulk loads freight industry gathered at the Bass Pro Shops White River Conference Center to share
For the love of trucks: Ride along with Sue Peña as she travels the road to a professional driving career
“Hola, mi gentes!” With these words — which translate to “Hello, my people!” — and an engaging grin, Sue Peña greets an audience of TikTok
CAT Scale Rig of the Week | Eric Landry
As a boy, Eric Landry of Shenley, Quebec, worked in his father’s body show and knew he wanted to be a truck driver. Now, he’s
Bundle of joy: Friendly ferret provides companionship and entertainment on the road
Chris Hahn describes his furry co-pilot as “a bundle of joy” — at least while it’s asleep, which is about 18 hours a day. The
Daily Feature | Shawn Gibson Show Truck
For today’s feature, the Truck Boss Show goes to the Busted Knuckle truck show — that never disappoints because we always get to see some
On the road to restoration: Bipartisan infrastructure bill passes Senate and moves to House; freight industry experts weigh in
The much-debated $1 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was passed by the U.S. Senate August 10 with a vote of 69-30, with 19
Daily Feature | Trucker Treats Pretzels
To REALLY know what a trucker likes to snack on while on the road, you have to have sat in the driver’s seat yourself. Ride
Drivewyze expands weigh station bypass service to Wyoming
DALLAS — Drivers will soon be able to take advantage of the Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass service in Wyoming. With the addition of Wyoming,
Trucking organizations react to Senate’s passage of bipartisan infrastructure bill
The much-debated $1 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was passed by the U.S. Senate Aug. 10 with a vote of 69-30. Nineteen Republican senators
Biden promotes ‘buy American’ program, other goals during visit to Mack’s Lehigh Valley assembly plant
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — President Joe Biden visited Mack Truck’s Lehigh Valley Operations assembly plant in Macungie, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, July 28, to promote his administration’s
Connecticut to levy VMT tax against big rigs beginning in 2023
HARTFORD, Conn. — Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, owner-operators and motor carriers transporting goods through Connecticut will be subject to a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) tax
Double whammy: Tanker truck driver shortage, combined with pipeline and freight route disruption, is ‘bigger than gas’
As if the disruption of the Colonial Pipeline caused by a May 7 ransomware attack wasn’t bad enough, consumers panic-buying gas in anticipation of a
Connecticut legislators approve VMT tax for big rigs, Gov. Lamont expected to sign into law
HARTFORD, Conn. — Last week, both houses of the Connecticut state legislature approved a bill that would levy a highway user fee, or vehicle miles
An office with the best view: Professional driver Liz Imel loves life on the road
For Liz Imel, an over-the-road driver for Maverick Transportation, the best thing about trucking is the ability to travel and see the country. “It’s awesome.
Work ‘well underway’ on Phase 1 repairs to I-40 Memphis bridge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Work is “well underway” on Phase 1 of repairs to the Interstate 40 Hernando DeSoto bridge spanning the Mississippi River between West
Another virtual success: TCA members shape policy, define goals during Spring Business Meetings
Even though continuing COVID-19 gathering restrictions prompted the Truckload Carriers Association to move Truckload 2021: Las Vegas from April to September in hopes of having
Safety, Retention, and the Bottom Line: Strong leadership is key to the success of any motor carrier
While motor carriers across North America may differ in size and leadership style, two factors directly affect every company’s financial bottom line — fostering a
DOL withdraws ‘independent contractor’ rule; trucking industry weighs in
WASHINGTON — Effective May 6, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has withdrawn the Independent Contractor Rule. When the DOL initially published the rule in