Hogan Transports drivers earn TCA Highway Angel wings for helping others on the road
ARLINGTON, Va. — Andre Reynolds of Phoenix and Stephen Miller of Tifton, Georgia, have more in common than simply driving for the same motor carrier
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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Federal judge orders Crane Masters Inc. to pay fired truck driver’s back pay in OSHA case
HOUSTON — A federal administrative law judge has upheld the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) finding that a Houston crane
Drivers take home bragging rights from 2024 SuperRigs competition
FORT WORTH, Texas — Stormy weather did little to dampen spirits during Shell Rotella’s 42nd annual SuperRigs event, held at the Texas Motor Speedway Wednesday-Saturday,
Kaleb Hammett and ‘Hoss’ take Best of Show at SuperRigs 2024
FORT WORTH, Texas — One glance at the gleaming paint and chrome on “Hoss,” a 2019 Peterbilt 389, is all it takes to realize that
Introducing the revolutionary S30 open-ear air conduction true wireless headset by EKSAtelecom
SPONSORED BY EKSATELECOM Seamlessly combining advanced technology with unmatched comfort, EKSAtelecom’s revolutionary S30 open-ear air conduction true wireless headset is designed to meet the unique needs
Shell Starship 3.0 launches cross-country demo tour
HOUSTON — Move over, EVs! Shell Starship 3.0 is on a mission to prove there are efficient, eco-friendly alternatives to electric vehicles. The futuristic Class
Wrong-way driver fleeing police on Los Angeles freeway crashes, climbs onto hood of semi
LOS ANGELES — The driver of a white van led police on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash involving multiple vehicles, including a
OOIDA honors US troops during Military Appreciation Month
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — To show appreciation during Military Appreciation Month (May), the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is hosting a Truckers for Troops campaign
The great cotton candy caper: CBP seizes nearly $500k in cocaine from candy hauler
LAREDO, Texas — Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discovered more than just carnival confections in a tractor-trailer hauling a load of cotton candy
Don’t fall victim to fraud in the transportation industry
SPONSORED BY SCALE FUNDING Fraud continues to be on the rise in transportation. From double brokering to identity theft, these scams can result in significant
Second annual Bulk Freight Conference draws more than 500 industry stakeholders
Springfield, Mo. — More than 500 industry professionals attended this year’s Bulk Freight Conference, held April 24-26 at the White River Conference Center in Springfield,
CVTA’s 2024 conference is underway in Dallas
DALLAS — The Commercial Vehicle Training Association’s (CVTA) 2024 Spring Conference kicked off Wednesday, May 1, in Dallas. The CVTA, which represents commercial truck driver
Lyndon Finney: Remembering a mentor, colleague and friend
On Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, I walked to the door of The Trucker shortly after 7:30 a.m., expecting to wait at least half an hour
New TCA award will recognize carriers based on driver satisfaction
WASHINGTON — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has begun a new driver satisfaction awards program called TCA Drivers’ Choice Awards – The Elite Fleets. According to
Former trucker faces life in prison for role in drug trafficking
BOSTON — A former truck driver pleaded guilty April 26 in a Worcester, Massachusetts, federal court to his role in a nationwide large-scale cocaine trafficking
Laying a foundation for success with John Culp
On March 26, 2024, during the closing banquet of the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) annual convention, John Culp, president of Arkansas-based Maverick Transportation, officially stepped
NAPFTDS conference rolls into Reno
RENO, Nev. — The National Association of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools (NAPFTDS) kicked off its 2024 annual conference this morning in Reno, Nevada — “The
Trucking instructor honored as California Teacher of the Year by ACTE
PATTERSON, Calif. — In recognition of his work to promote the trucking industry and provide training and education to a new generation, Dave Dein has
XPO doubles down on commitment to military veterans
GREENWICH, Ct. — Freight transportation company XPO has received national recognition for its support of the military community and being an employer of choice for
Werner drivers Gina and Steve Jones honored with TA Citizen Driver Award
OMAHA, Neb. — Werner Enterprises drivers Gina and Steve Jones have been honored with the 2024 TA Citizen Driver Award. The award, presented by TravelCenters