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Janie Fricke went from background singer to center stage

Kris Rutherford - October 17, 2025

In the 1970s, Janie Fricke basked in the glow of stardom as an anonymous entertainer, making a living as a backup singer. During the decade,

Federal audit targets state CDL programs; signals major shift in national oversight

Brad Klepper - September 26, 2025

For those who enjoy a bit of light reading from Washington, the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Inspector General (OIG) just dropped its latest

Meet Attila Gyorfi, fit driver of the month for September: ‘A healthy truck driver is a safe driver’

Bob Perry - September 24, 2025

I encountered Attila Gyorfi a year and a half ago when he took on one of my fitness challenges. It was an opportunity for me

Keep your body rolling down the road: Try these stretches to improve shoulder and spine mobility

Hope Zvara - September 16, 2025

Your spine is the backbone of your body’s health — literally. It holds you upright, protects your nervous system and allows you to move freely.

Meals on 18 Wheels: What to fix when the load’s late and you’re hangry

Jen Wilson - September 12, 2025

There are two types of hunger on the road. The first is civilized. You feel it creeping up gently, giving you time to plan, maybe

David Ball’s ‘Thinkin’ Problem’ was the shot that propelled his career

Kris Rutherford - September 4, 2025

David Ball didn’t break through on the country music scene until he was 41 years old, but he had been working since childhood for the

Pro driver tips: Try these 3 things before bed for better sleep, less stiffness

Hope Zvara - August 27, 2025

A good night’s sleep on the road is more than just shutting your eyes. For truck drivers, quality rest is often the difference between a

Meet the Trucker Trainer’s August fit driver of the month: Nicole Patterson is no stranger to staying fit and healthy

Bob Perry - August 18, 2025

Professional truck driver Nicole Patterson is no stranger to staying fit, both at home and on the road. Before earning her CDL in 2019 and

Navigating the digital highway: Your data is your fortress; protect it accordingly

Brad Klepper - August 14, 2025

All right, folks, let’s talk data — you know, the valuable information that makes up your digital life. With more of our lives online than

The trucker’s kitchen: These are the only cooking tools you actually need on the road

Jen Wilson - August 13, 2025

Welcome to Episode 2 of “Cooking on 18 Wheels”! First of all, let’s get one thing straight: You do NOT need a full kitchen to

George Strait’s early albums set the standard for a record-breaking career

Kris Rutherford - August 5, 2025

In Rodney Atkins’ 2011 hit “Take a Back Road,” he makes mention of the comeback of classic country music in the early 1980s. While sitting

SI joint and back pain: Yoga moves every trucker needs to stay in the game

Hope Zvara - July 29, 2025

If you’ve ever felt a sharp ache in your lower back that radiates to your hips, buttocks or even thighs, it might not just be

Meet Phasit Thanet: The Trucker Trainer’s July Fit Driver of the Month

Bob Perry - July 25, 2025

In June, I promised a shift toward highlighting fit drivers and their lifestyles. Meet July’s Fit Driver of the Month, Phasit Thanet. A licensed CDL

Think Like a Lawyer, Part 2: What to do during and after a roadside stop

Brad Klepper - July 17, 2025

So, you’ve done everything right — your pre-trips are solid, your rig is humming and you’re cruising along the highway … when your rearview mirror

Meals on 18 wheels: Tips for building a trucker’s spice cabinet

Jen Wilson - July 9, 2025

When you live your life rolling across the country at 70 miles an hour, your truck cab turns into your entire world. Mine’s got an

Ray Benson hauls the load for Asleep at the Wheel

Kris Rutherford - July 2, 2025

It’s not often you’ll hear me talk about a Jewish native of Philadelphia carved out his mark as one of the most noted western swing

Switching gears: Calling on fit drivers to share their stories!

Bob Perry - June 27, 2025

As the Trucker Trainer, I’ve spent over two decades educating professional drivers on how to improve their personal health through simple on-the-road adjustments of nutrition

Are you missing the ‘M’ vitamin? The link between movement and mental health for truck drivers

Hope Zvara - June 13, 2025

I often wonder: Do we really have a mental health crisis? Or is it actually a movement crisis that’s creating a ripple effect between our

Think like a lawyer, Part 1: What to do before you get pulled over

Brad Klepper - June 10, 2025

When you’re behind the wheel of a commercial truck, you’re part driver, part logistics wizard, part weather forecaster, part mobile mechanic, part safety guru and

Comedienne Lulu Roman gained fame on country music’s longest-running TV show

Kris Rutherford - June 5, 2025

In the 1970s, Northern New England was a virtual country music desert. I should know; I lived there at the time. Sure, we had a