SheDrives NFI spotlight: Army Reservist Kacy H. loves being a professional truck driver
SPONSORED BY NFI INDUSTRIES For NFI’s Kacy H., being a professional truck driver is a symbol of strength — but then, she’s not one to
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.
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Veteran owner-ops share 7 ways to stay profitable in any market
SPONSORED BY LANDSTAR Today’s freight rates may seem like the end of the industry is near, but longtime truckers will tell you that market highs
Werner wins reversal of $90 million judgement
OMAHA, Neb. — The Texas Supreme Court has reversed a $90 million ruling against Werner Enterprises and dismissed the lawsuit, the company announced June 27,
Next Gen Trucking’s ‘Train the Trainer’ provides strategies for engaging younger generation
PATTERSON, Calif. — Trucking educators from nine U.S. states and one Canadian province gathered at Patterson High School (PHS) June 2-3 for the Train the
1 dead after pickup crosses center line of Louisiana highway, collides with semi
BETHANY, La. — Officers were called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash at 1:35 a.m. Sunday, June 1, according to a statement released by
Buzzed driving? 14 million honeybees escape after big rig rolls in Washington State
WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — The sky was abuzz following a big rig rollover in Washington State on Friday, May 30. According to social media posts
USDOT plans to slash more than 50 ‘burdensome’ regs across its agencies
WASHINGTON — In a move described by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy as “common sense,” the U.S Department of Transportation (USDOT) has proposed a
Shell Rotella SuperRigs 2025 kicks off May 29 at Atlanta Motor Speedway
ATLANTA — Shell Rotella SuperRigs 2025 will kick off bright and early Thursday, May 29, at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, and continue
NFI SheDrives promotes wellness through 2nd annual mammogram screening event
SPONSORED BY NFI INDUSTRIES ALLENTOWN, Penn. — It takes more than a little bit of rain to dampen the spirits of the women of NFI
Steer tire failure results in semi truck crash, fire shutting down I-65 in Indiana
LOWELL, Ind. — Interstate 65 at mile marker 238.8 in Indiana was temporarily shut down because of a semi crash and fire on Saturday, May 17,
Still searching for the perfect headset for long-haul drives?
SPONSORED BY EKSAtelecom Long-haul drivers know the pain: noisy cabs, uncomfortable earbuds, dead batteries halfway through your shift — and headsets that just don’t hold
4 injured when tanker crashes into Utah home
WELLINGTON, Utah — A commercial tractor hauling a tanker full of crude oil veered off the highway May 12, crashing into several vehicles before crashing
Arkansas Trucking Association’s 2025 conference kicks off Wednesday
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — More than 300 trucking industry leaders will gather in Hot Springs, Arkansas, this week for the Arkansas Trucking Association’s (ATA) 2025
Bendix offers tips to keep trucks and drivers Roadcheck-ready
This year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct its annual International Roadcheck this week, from Tuesday, May 13, through Thursday, May 15. While
Truck parking at I-80 rest area at mile marker 180 to close May 12
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Truck parking at the eastbound Interstate 80 rest area near Victor, Iowa (mile marker 180) will be closed beginning Monday, May
Jason Holmes, Donovan Collins, Matt Harris honored as TCA Highway Angels
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized professional truck drivers Jason Holmes, Donovan Collins and Matt Harris as TCA Highway Angels because of their acts
Taking the Lead with TCA Chairman Karen Smerchek
You can truthfully say that Karen Smerchek was born to lead in the trucking industry: Her father founded Wisconsin-based Veriha Trucking in 1978 with just
NGT honors 16 fleets with Career Catalyst Awards for efforts to bring younger generation into the industry
LOUISVILLE, Ken. — The Next Generation in Trucking Association (NGT) is recognizing 16 fleets for their efforts to attract Gen Z and Millennials to the
Don’t forget CVSA’s International Roadcheck May 13-15
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2025 International Roadcheck is just round the corner. Are you ready to pass inspection? The dates and focus areas
Miles for Veterans: Trucking industry invited to participate in Route 66 virtual challenge
Rolling Strong Wellness, in partnership with Waypoint Vets, is preparing to kick off the Miles for Veterans: Waypoint Vets Route 66 Virtual Route Challenge. In