Strength of a second chance: Couple takes leap of faith and hits the road as team drivers
As anyone who’s ever driven for a living (or even just taken a road trip) knows, being a good driver means having a keen sense
Trucking Life
Personal safety: Preparation and awareness are key to protecting yourself on the road
Trucking can be a hazardous job, both on and off the road. Many drivers are exposed to dangers after they leave the cab. Drivers often
Need for income results in successful team career for Jill and Dean Coulter
BROOKLET, Ga. — For some drivers, success in trucking is a dream they pursue. For others, trucking helps them realize other dreams. For Jill and
XPO Logistics drivers honored for reaching safety milestones
GREENWICH, Conn. — XPO Logistics is honoring 133 of its drivers for reaching accident-free milestones during the first half of 2021. Seven XPO drivers surpassed
TikTok truckers: Truckers using social media to shift stereotypes
Trucking companies may use advertising, job postings or connections to recruit future employees, but many female truck drivers are discovering an unexpected recruitment tool at
The reality of family: San Antonio family shares story of building a business, starring in reality show
Everything you need to know about the Mendez family’s business empire is just that: The Mendez family. Forget that Mendez Trucking of San Antonio is
Trucking couple Robert and Kathy Cass enjoy sweet taste of success
It’s hard to explain the bond a trucker feels with his or her rig to those who have never been over-the-road drivers. A rig is
WIT names truck stop founder August Member of the Month
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has named Charlene Poe as its Member of the Month for August. Poe is the founder
TikTok Cowboy: Texas native mobilizes fellow drivers to help those in need
Depending on the day, James Weverka pops up in his TikTok videos wearing a well-shaped baseball cap, a bone-white straw cowboy hat or occasionally a
Career behind the wheel brings needed change for driver and her pet
After two years on the road, Lori Hendrickson, and her cat, Kali (pronounced like the shorthand “Cali” for California), are tried and true when it
As a world traveler, Carina BeeBe finds comfort, happiness behind the wheel
DE BORGIA, Mont. — Carina BeeBe knows the pressures of life on the road, both across the U.S. and abroad. She’s got a powerhouse of
Trailer doors present a danger many drivers don’t think about
You’ve carefully planned your trip and arrived without a hitch, remaining vigilant about safety. The trip went without a hitch and you’re ready to back
Pandemic leads family down unique path to trucking entrepreneurship
COVINGTON, La. — While Ashley Stewart has never sat behind the wheel of a semi, she has sure covered a lot of miles to become
‘Holy moly!’: Dennis Bramblett wins 2022 Volvo in Landstar’s All-Star Truck Giveaway
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Landstar System Inc. has named owner-operator Dennis Bramblett of Hannibal, Missouri, as the winner of the 2021 Landstar All-Star Truck Giveaway. He
Pilot Co. surprises 40-year driver with custom Peterbilt
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Carrying on a family tradition, Daniel Abshire has driven for Pilot Co. for more than 40 years and was honored for his contributions
Rand McNally launches new edition atlas for professional drivers
CHICAGO — Rand McNally recently released a new 2021 edition of the “Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas.” The atlas, designed specifically for professional truck drivers, features updated
Celebrating America’s drivers: Attendance at 2021 Walcott Truckers Jamboree tops 44,000
WALCOTT, Iowa — Hosted by the Iowa 80 — known as the “World’s Largest Truckstop” — the 42nd annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree, held July 8-10,
REAL Women in Trucking to host 5th annual Queen of the Road awards
LAS VEGAS — REAL Women in Trucking Inc. (RWIT) will host the fifth annual Queen of the Road awards amidst the glitz and glamor of
WIT names Amanda McLaurin as July Member of the Month
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has named Amanda McLaurin as its July 2021 Member of the Month. McLaurin is a student who is currently
Women In Trucking Driver of the Year Nikki Weaver is doing what she loves most
Nikki Weaver doesn’t have a crystal ball for seeing everything the future holds, but the 2021 Women In Trucking Driver of the Year can tell