Moving Memorial: Maverick takes pride in transporting The Wall That Heals
Since the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated November 13, 1982, it has become the most-visited site on the National Mall in Washington, drawing more than
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- About Linda Garner-Bunch
- Linda Garner-Bunch has been with The Trucker since 2020, picking up the reins as managing editor in 2022. Linda has nearly 40 years of experience in the publishing industry, covering topics from the trucking and automotive industry to employment, real estate, home decor, crafts, cooking, weddings, high school sports — you name it, she’s written about it. She is also an experienced photographer, designer and copy editor who has a heartfelt love for the trucking industry, from the driver’s seat to the C-suite.
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Lessons Learned with TCA Chairman Dave Williams
When Dave Williams stepped into the role of chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association last year, he immediately set to work addressing issues faced by
Why does February sometimes take a flying ‘leap’?
As I prepared to flip my calendar from February to March at the end of the day Wednesday, I realized that March’s arrival has been
‘Im-peck-able’ record: Robert Timmons has driven 4 million accident-free miles for Perdue Farms
SALISBURY, Md. — You might say Robert Timmons is one “clucky” guy. Not only has he achieved 4 million accident-free miles as a professional driver
Raise your hand if you survived the first week of 2024
Happy New Year, y’all! Yep, you guessed it. I’m from the South, and I have the accent to prove it. When I open my mouth
Completely electrifying the trucking industry could take a ‘lifetime’
A number of battles in the global fight to clean up the air are taking place in the trenches of the trucking industry. Electric trucks
Close the Gaps: Fleets with blemished safety records have tools to turn things around
For most fleets, safety is a top priority. After all, reputable motor carriers don’t operate under the assumption of, “Well, if they don’t catch us,
Setting Goals with TCA Chairman Dave Williams
As we wrap up 2023 and roll into 2024, the trucking industry faces numerous challenges — some old, some new. How is the Truckload Carriers
Maryland’s Garrett College expands truck driver training program
MCHENRY, Md. — A community college in Maryland is expanding its truck driver training program. According to a news release, Garrett College (GC) has added driving
San Francisco Bay Bridge shut down by protestors
Traffic Stopped on Bay Bridge by Protesters @CitizenApp Bay Brg 8:32:40 AM PST SAN FRANCISCO — Over 50 protesters have shut down part of the
Preliminary net trailer orders increase from September to October, ACT reports
COLUMBUS, Ind. — October’s preliminary net trailer orders increased nominally from September to October, at 35,300 units, but were lower compared to last October, down
TCA announces young leadership program
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) has launched the Elevate TCA Young Leadership Program. According to a news release, the program is “designed
Utah community ‘profoundly affected’ by horrific big rig crash, mayor says
TOOELE, Utah — An out-of-control 18-wheeler that crashed through dozens of cars before wrecking into a Ford dealership on Nov. 3 in Tooele, Utah, has
Call on Washington 2023: TCA members ensure ‘voice of truckload’ is heard loud and clear on Capitol Hill
Nearly 100 Truckload Carrier Association (TCA) members and staff attended the organization’s annual Call on Washington September 25-26, 2023, to meet with the nation’s lawmakers
Looking Forward with Dave Williams
For the rest of the world, 2023 is winding down as the winter holidays and the dawn of a new year approach. That’s not the
Congress, Truck Safety Coalition call for change following ‘Deadliest Truck Crash States’ report
WASHINGTON — The Truck Safety Coalition (TSC) is calling for immediate action to advance critical truck safety reforms following the recent release of the “Deadliest
‘Impaired driving’ can refer to more than alcohol, other substances
Mention impaired driving, and most people immediately think of alcohol. After all, in the U.S., 32 people a day are killed in motor vehicle crashes
6 students, bus driver hospitalized after crash with big rig in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO — Six Southwest ISD students and their bus driver were sent to the hospital on Wednesday, Oct. 18, after a crash with an
2 North Carolina colleges join forces to train new truckers
HAMLET, N.C. . — Richmond Community College in Hamlet, North Carolina, is expanding its Truck Driver Training program into Montgomery County, North Carolina, thanks to
Relay Payments, Haul of Fame winners close out NTDAW week at Bristol Motor Speedway
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Relay Payments team members, along with Relay’s Haul of Fame winners Sergio Orona and Jamie Hagen, were on hand at to cheer