Western swing entertainer Spade Cooley detoured down a murderous path
It’s generally accepted that Bob Wills, along with his Texas Playboys, remains the “King of Western Swing.” But in the 1940s and early 1950s, a
Perspective
Build core fitness from the driver’s seat and help reduce back pain
As a truck driver, you spend countless hours behind the wheel, navigating various terrains and enduring long periods of sitting. Your truck seat supports you
Institute a comprehensive safety plan to help ensure fleet safety — Part 5
After taking a hiatus last month to explore the ramifications of the proposed rescheduling of marijuana, we’re back with the fifth — and final —
Malcom McLean: Former gas jockey revolutionized shipping to become ‘father of containerization’
Malcom McLean (1913-2001) despised inefficiency. So determined was he to streamline his life and business that he dropped the superfluous letter “l” from “Malcolm” to
Tracy Byrd: This cowboy-hat-wearing performer is from the country — and he likes it that way
During the 1970s, as country music artists gradually crossed over to pop, one casualty of the genre’s evolution was the cowboy hat. While some artists
The cannabis question: Shifting policies could require industry to reimagine impaired driving prevention
Let’s cut to the chase. I make my living out of defending truck drivers — and while speeding tickets can negatively affect a driver’s career,
Keep on truckin’: 6 key moves for unstoppable knee health
When you’re driving down the interstate, mile after mile, it’s easy to forget about your joints … until they start to complain. Your knees, especially,
Stop the nutritional merry-go-round: Pick the right ‘fuel’ for your body’s needs
It seems that every week there’s a new finding on how to eat, what to eat, what not to eat — all advice designed to
Navigating the road to positivity: Understanding the ‘positive person cycle’ for truck drivers
The life of a truck driver — spent navigating endless miles and spending long hours in solitude — presents a unique set of challenges. Amidst
From disco to country, ‘Big’ Al Downing made his mark
Only one performing artist can lay claim to having the No. 1 disco single in the U.S. and Europe one year and following it up
Institute a comprehensive safety plan to help ensure fleet safety — Part 4
In Part 4 of this series, I am finally getting to the team no one thinks of when it comes to building a comprehensive safety
Why do so many drivers receive short-term DOT medical certifications?
Recently I spoke at a conference for the Convenient Care Association (CCA), a network of health clinics located in large box grocery stores and pharmacies.
Did you know? Boosting your lymphatic system can help you keep on truckin’ for the long haul
While conquering the highways, our focus often stays on the miles ahead, the diesel in our tanks and the deadlines set on our cargo. However,
Randy Travis’ new song welcomed by fans, debated by critics
If you followed the neo-traditionalist movement in 1980s and 1990s country music, no doubt you remember Randy Travis’ debut single, “1982.” The song hit the
Institute a comprehensive safety plan to help ensure fleet safety — Part 3
In the third installation of this series, we’re going to talk about bad habits. Whether we want to admit it or not, most of us
Institute a comprehensive safety plan to help ensure fleet safety – Part 2
I’m sure my riveting column about strategically interviewing candidates as part of your comprehensive safety plan is what’s drawn you back for the highly anticipated
Fuel up the right way: These 5 foods pack plenty of protein and fiber for truckers
As professional drivers, I know you’ve all spent many nights parked at a truck stop, facing down the neon glow of fast-food signs. Those fried,
Merle Haggard’s Grandma Harp: The woman behind the lyrics
“Grandma’s maiden name was Zona Villines….” Hardcore Merle Haggard fans will remember the opening line of his 1972 single, “Grandma Harp.” The song rose all
Institute a comprehensive safety plan to help ensure fleet safety – Part 1
We all know how much people love to hate lawyers. Even I can jump right on that bandwagon. When you pay a lawyer for his/her
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