Feature on women in trucking topic of Mack TV series
GREENSBORO, N.C. — “Breaking the Mold,” the fourth episode of Mack Trucks’ RoadLife series released on roadlife.tv and Amazon Prime Video, shares the stories...
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...
ATA highlights truckers’ response to COVID-19 pandemic during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
ARLINGTON, Va. — Today, Sept. 14, the American Trucking Associations (ATA), along with thousands of its members and partners, the American Trucking Associations began...
Ride-along turns into 45-year trip for Wisconsin Driver of the Year Alyn Jones
Back in 1975, Alyn Jones was putting together pole barns for farmers around his hometown and dreaming of something better. When he got hurt...
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....
Rescued by a rig: Dogs give driver a reason to keep on trucking
Every morning, before she hits the road, Rebecca Washington takes her four dogs — Polly, Tucker, Junior and Ziggy — out for a 30-minute...
Diva Dog: Married duo hit the road with mini Pomeranian
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...
An office with the best view: Professional driver Liz Imel loves life on the...
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....
Who needs a limo? High school junior shocks classmates when she arrives at prom...
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...
From Boston, with love: Terrier provides trucker with companionship, opportunities for physical activity
During his 26 years of trucking, Matthew Cribbs, an over-the-road truck driver for Crete Carrier Corp., Shaffer Trucking and Hunt Transportation, has met truckers...
‘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....
Wreaths Across America: Truckers, volunteers turn out to honor the fallen nationwide
WASHINGTON — The headstones at Arlington National Cemetery stand silent at their posts, aligned with military-grade precision to mark the final resting place of...
Drivers challenged to ‘steer’ their way to better health in newest Fit to Pass...
ATLANTA — There’s no doubt truck drivers know a thing or two about steering a big rig, but what about “steering” their way to...
South Carolina driver makes fitness a priority, takes first place in women’s division in...
CONWAY, S.C. — Hannah Oldham hasn’t been in the trucking business very long, but she’s already figured out the importance of maintaining health and...
Driver Q&A: On the Road with Chad Fowler
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...
NCI names Gene Solis as 2020 Driver of the Year
Irving, Texas — National Carriers Inc. (NCI) has named Eugenio (Gene) Solis as the company’s 2020 Driver of the Year. The announcement was made...
Life-changing experience: Oregon driver shares story of entering trucking industry
When some people enter the trucking industry, it’s a career change. For Jessica Luttrell, it was a life-changing experience.
“I wasn’t getting anywhere in Arizona,”...
39th Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs to be held July 29-31 in Hampshire, Illinois
HAMPSHIRE, Ill. — The 39th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition — themed “A Time to Shine” — will be held July 29-31 at Love’s...
Pete & Wee Pete: Trucker’s son follows in father’s tracks with tiny replica of...
Family is important to most professional drivers, and children often grow into roles in the family trucking business. Brandon Davis is pretty sure his...
Lori and Mitch Broderson do trucking, and life, their way
Some truckers relish the variety of running irregular routes, going wherever the freight — or a dispatcher — takes them. Others, however, prefer life...
