Stories of kindness, generosity fill trucking world in 2023
WASHINGTON — Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) has shared inspirational stories about the trucking industry getting into the holiday season of giving. Apart from keeping
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Home for Christmas: Former trucker shares tale of holiday journey
Christmas Eve is a time when families traditionally gather and share plenty of laughter, joy, love, fun and food. However, the holiday season can be
Wayne Community College celebrates 12th class of Truck Driver Program graduates
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College (WCC) in Goldsboro, North Carolina, celebrated its 12th graduating class from its Truck Driver Training program on Thursday, Dec.
Impressive record: East-West driver shares his remarkable journey
Ron Millman, a driver for Georgia-based East-West Express, is one of only a handful of people on the planet who can say he’s covered 7
Overtime for truckers: A behind-the-scenes look at proposed legislation
This story was updated Dec. 20, 2023, to specify that only industries regulated by the FMCSA would be impacted by the proposed legislation. WASHINGTON —
Averitt opens new facility in Alabama
MOBILE, Ala. — Averitt has unveiled its new, environmentally friendly facility in Mobile, Alabama. The facility features a 120,000-square-foot warehouse with a 35,000-square-foot cross-dock, according
Casella Waste Systems adds diesel tech program
RUTLAND, Vt. — Casella Waste Systems has added a Diesel Technician Training program to complement its Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training School. According to a
Follow these tips to stay safe on icy roads
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Winter has arrived in many parts of North America — or has it? Actually, winter officially begins with the winter solstice.
Free webinar set for heavy-duty truck technicians
LEESBURG, Va. — The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians. The webinar, “Understanding the EPA’s Clean
ATA urges modernizing transportation security screening requirements
WASHINGTON — In a news release published by the American Trucking Association (ATA) on Dec. 6, the organization announced its role in leading more than
Still truckin’: Professional driver BJ Neal is in it for the long haul
Pulling into the truck stop parking lot — the kind of place she’s been rolling to a stop at for almost 50 years behind the
Take these steps to reduce holiday stress on the road
No doubt, as a professional truck driver, many of you have discovered that working and being away from loved ones during the holidays is tough.
Pump up the protein: A path to better health for carnivores and vegetarians alike
We’ve all heard about the incredible importance of protein for our body. Here at Mother Trucker Yoga, we know all too well that your hours
Redefining commercial trucking insurance
For decades, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has been a pillar in the trucking industry, not just because of the group’s advocacy work, but
One toke over the line? Testing for marijuana impairment not ready to hit the road
For this month’s column, I want to discuss something that I’m sure nobody in the industry has ever addressed (place tongue firmly in cheek here).
‘An absolute privilege’: Werner drivers recount driving Capitol Christmas Tree
KIRKLAND, Wash. — For Werner Enterprises drivers Tim Dean and Jesus Davila, the opportunity to transport this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Monongahela
Insurtech providers offer convenience, speed for obtaining cargo insurance
Every carrier, from the very largest down to the single owner-operator, is charged with keeping their customer’s freight intact and undamaged. To this end, most
Trucking Cares Foundation donates $25k to support driver training
WASHINGTON — The Trucking Cares Foundation (TCF), the trucking industry’s charitable arm, has donated $25,000 to the Center for Employment Training (CET), an organization that
Job Resources: Planning, communication key to preventing conflicts between work, family time
It’s the time of year when many people think of spending some time at home. After all, Thanksgiving has come and gone, and Christmas will
Safety Series: Be diligent when using self-defense devices
Trucking can take you to some scary places — and it often seems that the places where trucks park don’t offer enough in the way