Next Mile NYC and Emerge Career offer CDL training to inmates at Rikers Island
NEW YORK — New York City’s Next Mile NYC Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program is now offering services to people in custody on Rikers
Linda Garner-Bunch
- 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.
Posts by Linda Garner-Bunch
Ready or not: CVSA’s 2026 out-of-service criteria is now in effect
April 1 may be a day for pranks and tomfoolery, but this is no joke: Starting today, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2026 North
Diesel Laptops founder Tyler Robertson inducted into Howes Hall of Fame
The Trucker Media Group had a chance to visit with Tyler Robertson, founder and CEO of Diesel laptops, along with Rob Howes, president of Howes
2026 PKY Champions announced: Jason Flores takes People’s Choice with ‘Alfalfa Cruiser’
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Winners of the 35th annual PKY Truck Beauty Championship, held during the 2026 Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, were announced
Heading to MATS? Don’t miss Friday night’s free concert
Musical lineup features Frank Foster, Mark Ware and Long Haul Paul The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) is excited to announce the return of its highly
MATS to honor class of 2026 Wall of Fame inductees
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Class of 2026 Wall of Fame inductees will be honored for their lasting contributions to trucking during the opening reception at
MATS and 35th annual PKY Truck Beauty Championship set to kick off March 26
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The 2026 Mid America Trucking Show (MATS) is set to launch Thursday morning — along with the 35th annual PKY Truck Beauty
Fleet Advantage announces promotions of key team members
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fleet Advantage, a provider of specialty financing, fleet data analytics, asset performance services and life cycle cost management, announced in early
CarriersEdge reveals top winners in 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For program
 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Crawford Trucking, Fortigo Freight Services Inc. and FTC Transportation Inc. received the top awards in the 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For
TMC bestows Silver Spark Plug award to 4 industry professionals
NASHVILLE — During the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) 2026 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition, held March 16-19 in Nashville,
Gordie Howe International Bridge announces toll rates, discount program for CMVs
WINDSOR, Ontario, Canada — The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) on March 11 announced toll rates for the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, Canada,
TMC tags Knight Swift’s Mark Kennedy to lead as general chairman and treasurer
NASHVILLE — The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) has appointed Mark Kennedy, corporate vice president of equipment for Knight Swift Transportation
CVSA kicks off human trafficking awareness initiative in Mexico
On March 17, 2026, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) kicked off a five-day annual awareness and outreach effort in Mexico to educate commercial motor
Tom McLeod honored with TCA Past Chairmen’s Award
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized Tom McLeod, president and CEO of McLeod Software, as the recipient of the 2025 TCA Past Chairmen’s Award.
Maverick’s John Culp honored with 2026 TCA Chairman’s Choice Award
John Culp, president of Arkansas-Based Maverick Transportation, is the recipient of the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) 2026 Chairman’s Choice Award. Outgoing TCA Chair Karen Smerchek
Kriska’s Mark Seymour steps into role as 2026-27 TCA chairman
Alexandria, Va. — During the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) annual convention, held Feb. 28-March 3 in Orlando, Florida, the association officially elected Mark Seymour, CEO
Five truckers honored as TCA 2026 Professional Drivers of the Year
On March 3, during the closing banquet at the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) annual convention in Orlando, Florida, TCA honored five drivers as the association’s
Bison, Mill Creek snag top honors in TCA’s 2025 Fleet Safety Awards
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) honors Bison Transport and Mill Creek Motor Freight as winners of the 2025 Fleet Safety Awards grand prize winners. The
Rising to the Challenge: A conversation with outgoing TCA Chair Karen Smerchek
When Karen Smerchek, president of Wisconsin-based Veriha Trucking, stepped into the role of Chairman of the Board for the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) in March
Making the grade: TCA provides vital educational resources for carriers and other industry stakeholders
Membership in the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) brings numerous advantages, from providing a voice for the truckload industry in Washington, D.C., to benchmarking, peer-to-peer networking