Spicy contraband: CBP intercepts over $31 million in meth hidden in truckload of peppers
PHARR, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge found a spicy surprise when they inspected a commercial shipment of
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
Fleet owners are gearing up for the new emission standards
SPONSORED BY TEL The upcoming Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements for heavy-duty trucks are already affecting the planning and purchasing decisions of commercial truck fleets.
Are you ready for WIT’s 10th annual Accelerate! Conference & Expo?
DALLAS — Each year, professionals from every level of trucking and related industries — from the truck cab to the executive suite — come together
Story time! ‘Semi Sam and the Pumpkin Haul’ read by author and Bulkloads founder Jared Flinn
Just a few years ago, when Jared Flinn, former truck driver and co-founder of Bulkloads, discovered a lack of trucking themed books to read to
TCA partners with Wreaths Across America for Truckloads of Remembrance
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is partnering with Wreaths Across America (WAA) to participate in this year’s nationwide Truckloads of Remembrance and
What’s coming in trucking? A conversation with TCA Chair John Culp
By the end of the first week of November, a new administration will be set to take charge of the White House. The outcome of
Don’t miss TCA’s Bridging Border Barriers event Nov. 20
Motor carriers who engage in cross-border transport face a unique set of challenges. Join the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and industry experts in Mississauga, Ontario,
Spring-ride versus air-ride trailers: The winner may surprise you
SPONSORED BY TRANSPORT ENTERPRISE LEASING Which suspension system offers a better ride for truckers — spring-ride or air-ride semi-trailers? We asked the experts at Transport
ATA: Truck tonnage index plunged 2.1% in September
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 2.1% in September after rising 1.7% in August. In September,
Boost trucking profitability through specialized markets
SPONSORED BY LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC. For owner-operators looking to boost their profitability, finding and capitalizing on a niche within the transportation industry can be a
ATRI: Economy tops carriers’ list of top concerns, truck parking top of mind for drivers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The economy is the No. 1 concern for in the trucking industry, according to the American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) 20th annual
What is true ‘full-service’ fleet leasing?
SPONSORED BY TEL Looking to manage costs? A “full-service” fleet leasing option can help. As a business owner, you know that maintenance of your fleet
How much does starting a trucking company really cost?
SPONSORED BY CARRIERFORGE Starting a trucking company is an exciting venture, but it’s essential to understand the costs involved for success. From equipment choices to
Truckstop spot rates shifted ‘as expected’ last week, FTR says
Data from Truckstop for the week ended Sept. 27, analyzed by FTR Transportation Intelligence, show mostly incremental movements in spot rates that followed seasonal patterns, according
State agencies brace for the worst as Helene hurtles toward the US
Helene, now a Category 2 hurricane, continues to advance toward Florida; the storm is expected to be a Category 3 or higher by the time
Dry van spot rates sink to their lowest level since June 2020 on Truckstop board
According to data from Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ended Sept. 20 (Week 38), broker-posted spot rates for dry van equipment fell
Don’t fall victim to the used truck leasing trap
SPONSORED BY TRANSPORT ENTERPRISE LEASING (TEL) Operate a smaller fleet? You may already know about the advantages of leasing versus buying commercial trucks. What you may
Kristin White steps into role as acting administrator for FHWA
WASHINGTON — Following the surprise resignation of former Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Administrator Shailen Bhatt, Kristin White, the agency’s deputy administrator, has picked up the
DAT: Truckload volumes and rates diverged in August
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Truckload freight volumes and rates continued on divergent paths in August, with shipments rising and prices falling for the third straight month,
Bloom joins Sokolis as vice president of operations
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — Sokolis, a provider of fleet fuel management services, has named industry veteran Laura Bloom as vice president of operations, according to a