11 Arkansas professional drivers and technicians qualify for national titles
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Trucking Association hosted its annual trucking championship in Rogers on June 23-24. The 2023 Arkansas Trucking Championship ended with
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Search is on for America’s top rookie military veteran driver
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth, FASTPORT and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative are again partnering in the search for America’s top
Women In Trucking Association names July Member of the Month
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Liana Castro as its July 2023 Member of the Month. Castro is a driver
High school truck driving course teaches students the ways of the road
PATTERSON, Calif. — It’s not too often you’ll hear even a novice compare a golf cart to an 18-wheeler. But for a portion of
Alpha trucker: Driver Joel Morrow shares a sneak peek at some of the latest truck tech
The only things more fascinating than the technology coming into the trucking arena these days are the opinions about such technology within the transportation industry.
Kenworth’s Chillicothe, Ohio, plant hosts annual truck parade, celebrates anniversary
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Kenworth Truck Assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, recently hosted its second annual truck parade in the city’s downtown area. However, this
New Truckstop survey finds many truck drivers carry pets on board
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — In recognition of National Take Your Pet to Work Week, Truckstop commissioned a survey of 500 U.S.-based owner-operator truck drivers and found
SuperRigs: 2023 Shell Rotella top prize winners announced
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Chrome pipes, eye-popping colors and interiors filled with intricate embroidery work — these are just a few of the features on
He comes from a land down under: Freight industry analyst Dean Croke never forgets his roots as a truck driver
Some professional drivers are content with racking up awards for miles and years spent safely behind the wheel in their chosen segment of the
Beyond the hype: Ask the right questions to determine a carrier’s culture
Trucking companies differ in the way they present themselves to potential drivers. Some provide lots of information in every ad while others tell a bare
Mississippi trucker wins Air-Weigh On-Board Scale giveaway hosted by The Trucker during MATS
When driver and diesel mechanic Chase Haney entered his name into a contest for a free an Air-Weigh On-Board Scale at the Mid-America Trucking Show
‘Purr-fect’ match: Jade Transport drivers Ryan and Bernedette Hood love life on the road
Husband and wife team drivers Ryan and Bernedette Hood came to the truckling life by very different routes. Ryan, a legacy driver whose love
Truckers celebrated after helping Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper
WARREN COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is publicly thanking a trucking couple for helping out one of their troopers recently. According
Driver-trainer Ryan Bell shares how employees can build a thriving career with Estes
This year, Estes Express Lines, based in Richmond, Virginia, celebrates a milestone — the 20th anniversary of the company’s in-house driver training program. If you’re
Lewis Center, Ohio, truck driver honored by state police for safety record
LEWIS CENTER, Ohio — The sight of law enforcement isn’t always a welcomed one for truck drivers. But for a Yellow LTL Freight driver, Wednesday,
Think ahead to find a safe place to stop for the night
There’s been a lot in the news lately about truck parking, and several proposals have been put forth that would use government money to build
Meant to be: Husband-and-wife team Bryan and Nikki Larrea share life as drivers, business owners
Bryan and Nikki Larrea share two loves. They both love trucks — and, more importantly, they love each other. The Idaho natives, who own and
ATA now accepting nominations for America’s Road Team
WASHINGTON — Every two years, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) accepts nominations for a group of professional drivers to serve on its America’s Road Team.
J.B. Hunt recognizes 84 drivers for million-mile safety accomplishments
LOWELL, Ark. — J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. recently celebrated 84 company drivers for achieving more than 2 million safe driving miles in 2022. The
Simple but ingenious: There’s a history behind those mud flaps on your rig
Have you ever wondered who invented the mud flap? It’s really quite an ingenious solution to a common problem. When I was a tot —