War and Peace: Four-legged friends bring a new love of trucking to driver James...
James Childress found his true love through his job as a truck driver. Perhaps it was fate, or a chance to trigger a deeper...
WIT names Carina BeeBe May member of the month
PLOVER, Wis. — Carina BeeBe has been named the Women In Trucking Association’s (WIT) May Member of the Month. BeeBe is a professional driver for...
Never forget: Former driver spearheads creation of 9/11 commemorative die-cast truck
John Holmgren sat, like the rest of the patrons in the restaurant, in stunned disbelief. Earlier that day — Sept. 11, 2001 — he’d...
Perdue Farms driver Alvin Smith achieves 4 million accident-free miles
SALISBURY, Md. — Alvin Smith, a truck driver for Perdue Farms, is celebrating a milestone achievement of 4 million consecutive accident-free miles — the...
Road partners: Factors to consider before team driving
In the current economic climate, opportunities abound for drivers. Some of those opportunities involve teaming with another driver, an option that often pays better...
‘I’m famous!’: Montana mechanic keeps truckers on the road
MISSOULA, Mont. —Tim Kline’s head pokes up out of the garage pit as he dips his brush into the bucket of bright yellow again....
Rock ‘n’ roll driver: Chip Warterfield shares the story behind transporting concert, performance stage...
You’ve got your tickets in hand, a smile on your face and a sense of eagerness as you wait for the concert to start....
Transportation in her blood: Kellylynn McLaughlin got into trucking on a whim, but she’s...
EDMOND, Okla. — “You can do it,” were the words a volunteer said to Kellylynn McLaughlin as she climbed into the cab of the...
Nikki Weaver earns WIT’s 2021 Driver of the Year award
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) on April 27 named Nikki Weaver, a company driver for FedEx Freight, as the winner...
TA announces Don Talley, Dan Porter as 2021 Citizen Driver Award honorees
WESTLAKE, Ohio — Truckers Don Talley of Muncie, Indiana, and Dan Porter of Acton, Ontario, Canada, have been selected by TravelCenters of America (TA)...
Idaho trucker works to keep interstate clean along daily route
KOOTENAI, Idaho — A long-haul driver who goes by “Trucker Matt” has taken it upon himself to clean a stretch of Interstate 90 when...
Truck historical society launches hall of fame to honor industry leaders
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) is launching the American Trucking and Industry Leader (ATIL)...
Women In Trucking announces finalists for 2021 Driver of the Year
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) on April 14 announced three finalists for the organization’s 2021 Driver of the Year award. This...
Yellow Corp. honors 2020 safety million-milers
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Yellow is proud to honor its drivers who achieved the safety milestone of driving at least 3,000,000 miles without a...
Lytx honors 2021 drivers and coaches of the year
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Lytx announced the recipients of its 2021 Driver of the Year and Coach of the Year awards April 8. The awards...
Thin red line: Wisconsin trucker, firefighter pursues dual passions
It’s not uncommon for someone to have to choose between making a living and pursuing something they are passionate about. Dan Ravenhorst of Eau...
Dedication and strong lifelong work ethic led Jerry Fritts Jr. to a successful trucking...
CORDOVA, Tenn. — Gerald “Jerry” Fritts Jr., is feeling a little depressed after retirement, but he just needs to find his next adventure.Fritts has...
‘Trucking angel’ Reanee Swiger-Gray named WIT’s April 2021 member of the month
PLOVER, Wis. —The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has named Reanee Swiger-Gray, a professional driver for Brenny Specialized Inc., as its April Member of...
Passing down passion: Pennsylvania family shares a father-son love of trucking
Pretty much every driver wants a great start to a trucking career. For Lamar Buckwalter, owner of Leola, Pennsylvania-based Buckwalter Trucking, the end of...
Greg Stehouwer named TMC’s 2020 Trainer of the Year
DES MOINES, Iowa — TMC has named Greg Stehouwer as the company’s 2020 Trainer of the Year.A third-generation truck driver, Stehouwer, has been training...
