Goodyear to recognize more commercial truckers for their Highway Hero Award
AKRON, Ohio — In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Goodyear Highway Hero Award, The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company is calling for entries
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Finalists announced for 2023 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — During a ceremony in Chillicothe, Ohio, recently, Fastport announced the finalists for the 8th annual “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” award. The
ATRI to begin research on challenges facing female truckers
WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is initiating research on the challenges facing women truck drivers as well as barriers that discourage women
Keith Rahn honored as TCA Highway Angel for preventing drunk driver from leaving accident scene
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Keith Rahn of Radford, Virginia, has been recognized by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) as a TCA Highway Angel because of his
SeaPort Manatee celebrates truck drivers with free lunches
PALMETTO, Fla. — On Sept. 15, SeaPort Manatee celebrated its eighth Trucker Appreciation Day to thank professional drivers who move goods to and from the
Trucker earns TCA Highway Angel wings for helping save injured motorcyclist
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Patrick ‘Pat’ Grant of Troy, New York, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) for stopping to
AutoZone hauler earns CVSA’s 2023 driver excellence award
WASHINGTON — Henry “Wayne” Hayes, a professional driver for AutoZone, has been named the winner of the 2023 International Driver Excellence Award, presented by the
Denny’s offering $6 breakfast special to truck drivers
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — In observance of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which begins Sept. 10, Denny’s locations inside travel centers are offering truck drivers 50%
Pilot Company offering driver specials for Truck Driver Appreciation month
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot Company is kicking off Truck Driver Appreciation month, which runs through September, with exclusive offers all of September for free drinks
Ohio billboards will salute drivers for Truck Driver Appreciation Week
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Through a partnership between the Ohio Trucking Association, Trucking Moves America Forward and sponsorships from Ohio Trucking Association members, six billboards have
Love’s to celebrate truck drivers throughout September
OKLAHOMA CITY — National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is Sept. 10-16, but Love’s Travel Stops is celebrating all month. Throughout September, professional drivers can visit
Dominion Microstrategies is helping truckers find their power through tailored financial solutions
BIG SPRING, Texas — Dominion Microstrategies LLC (DM) is working to help truckers financially prepare for the financial road ahead. DM provides security to trucker
Trucker Appreciation: Sheetz to temporarily reduce diesel fuel, DEF prices
ALTOONA, Pa. — Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience store chain Sheetz plans to celebrate Truck Driver Appreciation Week by reducing diesel fuel prices .35 cents a
Trucking offers perfect career for driver Emily Plummer
Drivers often share how the trucking industry has changed their lives and provided career opportunities beyond hauling freight. This is certainly the case for Emily
5 FedEX drivers take home top honors at National Truck Driving Championships
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Five FedEx drivers were recognized with top honors at the 2023 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships (NTDC/NSVDC).
Another Highway Angel is named after trucker stops to aid at high-speed crash scene
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Joshua Mulford, a truck driver for Hirschbach Motor Lines, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) for
ATRI seeking participants for annual trucking industry survey
WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is asking for participants in its 2023 Top Industry Issues Survey. The annual survey asks trucking industry
Study: 75% of truck drivers say their job is mentally, physically stressful
BEAVERTON, Ore. — A new study by DAT Freight & Analytics has found that almost 75% of truck drivers find their jobs physically and emotionally
Hazmat hauler Liana Castro never takes the easy way out
Liana Castro heard the word “can’t” a lot growing up, as in “You can’t be a truck driver.” She also heard “aren’t” a fair amount,
Preventing fatigue can help drivers and motor carriers improve safety ratings
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Ask anyone who’s been in trucking for more than five years if electronic logging devices (ELDs) have changed the industry, and