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
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
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
Crews carefully start removing first piece of twisted steel from collapsed Baltimore bridge
BALTIMORE — Teams of engineers worked Saturday, March 30, on the intricate process of cutting and lifting the first section of twisted steel from the
The judges have spoken: Winners of 2024 MATS PKY Truck Beauty Championship named
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Named in honor of the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) founder, Paul K Young, the PKY Truck Beauty Championship is an elite
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
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,