Citizen Driver Dusty Porter always pays it forward
ACTON, Ontario — Dan “Dusty” Porter’s life is guided by a simple philosophy: “Do what your heart tells you is right.” It’s a philosophy Porter
ACTON, Ontario — Dan “Dusty” Porter’s life is guided by a simple philosophy: “Do what your heart tells you is right.” It’s a philosophy Porter
Back in 1975, Alyn Jones was putting together pole barns for farmers around his hometown and dreaming of something better. When he got hurt on
Over-the-road driver Chad Fowler answered a few questions about his career on the road in a recent interview with The Trucker. Q: How long have
For Liz Imel, an over-the-road driver for Maverick Transportation, the best thing about trucking is the ability to travel and see the country. “It’s awesome.
A mini dog with a big personality keeps Ken and Katie Faykosh keen on the road. The married duo, with their mini Pomeranian by their
Some truckers relish the variety of running irregular routes, going wherever the freight — or a dispatcher — takes them. Others, however, prefer life to
ZEARING, Iowa — Shelby Perisho set out to do what everyone told her she couldn’t do: Drive a big rig to her junior prom. It
HAMPSHIRE, Ill. — The 39th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition — themed “A Time to Shine” — will be held July 29-31 at Love’s Travel
Irving, Texas — National Carriers Inc. (NCI) has named Eugenio (Gene) Solis as the company’s 2020 Driver of the Year. The announcement was made in
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A Mack Anthem model featuring a custom-designed military-themed wrap recently debuted as part of the 2021 edition of “NASCAR Salutes Together with
ENGELWOOD, Colo. — Picture this scenario: You’re fueling up your vehicle and stopping to shower and rest for the night. Weary-eyed from the day’s long
Inspiration can come from anywhere. Just ask former trucker Mark Linen. The South Carolina native was in the barber’s chair not long ago, pondering his
Baltimore, Md. — Look up the word “consistency” in the dictionary and you’re likely to see Bill Nearhoof’s portrait. For more than four decades, the
James Childress found his true love through his job as a truck driver. Perhaps it was fate, or a chance to trigger a deeper motivation
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 Wilson
John Holmgren sat, like the rest of the patrons in the restaurant, in stunned disbelief. Earlier that day — Sept. 11, 2001 — he’d received
SALISBURY, Md. — Alvin Smith, a truck driver for Perdue Farms, is celebrating a milestone achievement of 4 million consecutive accident-free miles — the equivalent
In the current economic climate, opportunities abound for drivers. Some of those opportunities involve teaming with another driver, an option that often pays better and
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. A
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. Ever