Fleet Focus: Courtesy, good customer service can make or break your reputation
If drivers often feel ignored while at facilities while they are loading or unloading freight, well … it’s because they are. Most workers at these
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Like a rock: UPS driver Cleve Francis continues to build legacy of reliability, safety
Cleveland (“Cleve”) Francis has been driving for so long — 55 years — it’s difficult to wrap one’s head around it. Before there were laptops,
Safety Series: Driving defensively is an ongoing process of learning, reevaluating, adapting
What do champion weightlifters, concert pianists and safe professional truck drivers have in common? They understand the value of repetition. Whether it’s muscle-building exercises, muscle
For the love of trucks: Ride along with Sue Peña as she travels the road to a professional driving career
“Hola, mi gentes!” With these words — which translate to “Hello, my people!” — and an engaging grin, Sue Peña greets an audience of TikTok
New survey shows uptick in number of truck drivers seeking new jobs in industry
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Results from a new Conversion Interactive Agency (CIA) and People. Data. Analytics. (PDA) show that 40.2% of truck drivers are looking for new jobs in the
Baums away! Driving with dogs creates a happy family for this trucking couple
When it comes to love of the open road, Larry and Angie Baum are in rare company. The Illinois-based couple, who drive for Landstar and
Thinking positive: New York driver finds sense of family, brotherhood in trucking industry
For professional driver Richard Jones, building a successful career in trucking is all about attitude — a very positive attitude. Jones, who drives for NFI
For the love of dogs: Trucker Ron Szewczyk is a champion for canines, humans in distress
Don’t ask truck driver Ron Szewczyk how many dogs he has. It’s not that it’s a secret — it’s just that the number might change
Trucking profitability likely to buoy new Class 8 trucks sales into 2023
U.S. sales of new Class 8 trucks remained strong in September with movement of 23,357 units reported by the manufacturers, according to data received from
Safety Series: Preparation is key to surviving winter weather
Winter will soon arrive. In fact, in parts of North America, the weather might already be winter-like. The further north and the higher in elevation
Fleet Focus: Damaged or neglected tires can wreak havoc for drivers
Modern trucks are equipped with features that truckers several decades ago couldn’t even dream about. They are incredibly complex machines. Yet, there is one feature
Do you think breast health is only important for women? Think again!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We don’t often think about breast health — unless we hear the words “breast cancer.” Furthermore, when the words
Passion in pink: Myrna Chartrand follows her dream, honors her mother through driving
When driving down the highway, there is no chance of missing truck driver Myrna Chartrand — and she wouldn’t have it any other way. With
New data shows record number of females working in transportation HR departments
PLOVER, Wis. — The percentage of female professionals in human resources and talent management roles within the commercial freight transportation industry has reached an all-time
Drivers invited to nominate carriers for TCA’s 15th annual Best Fleets to Drive For contest
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Nominations are now open for the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) this year’s Best Fleets to Drive For contest. This is the 15th
Highway to heaven: Rodney Crouch and pup Sammi travel the road in a rolling tribute to rock ’n’ roll
The life story of Rodney Crouch, owner and operator of Indiana-based Dangerfield Trucking, is a biography you don’t realize you need in your life until
CarriersEdge adds course to help prevent tanker operator injuries
NEWMARKET, Ontario, Canada — CarriersEdge has introduced a course to help drivers avoid injuries while performing tasks directly or indirectly related to operating a tanker.
Things that go bump: Unusual noises or movements could mean something needs attention
The phrase “things that go bump in the night” may sound like a title for a horror movie, or even a cheesy writing contest, but
Success for the rest of 2022 may depend on spot versus contract rates
Carriers that depend on spot freight rates for their business are in for a rough go in the coming months. On the other hand, carriers
Intermodal trucking can offer options for drivers who want to stay closer to home
Truck drivers who are looking for more local and regional work than their current carrier provides often turn to the intermodal segment of trucking for