Don Blake heard the call to fight trafficking twice: from above and face-to-face
“She awoke a passion within me.”That’s Don Blake explaining his reaction the first time he heard Kendis Paris, co-founder and executive director of Truckers...
Trucker’s invention could be answer to many icing situations leading to jackknifed rigs
CHICAGO — “Jackknifing” is a trucking-related term most nontruckers understand. Many have passed the scene of an accident involving a jackknifed trailer during their...
Trucking is ‘in the blood’ of TMC’s September trainer of the month
DES MOINES, Iowa — Harvey Justice may have only been driving a black and chrome TMC Transportation truck for four years, but it could...
Advocacy and adventure: Desiree Wood has never backed down from a challenge
LAS VEGAS — When Desiree Wood presented nine action points to address sexual misconduct in trucking during a 2019 listening session with the Federal...
Stevens Transport driver Dwight Arnold name trucking’s top rookie
DALLAS — Dwight Arnold, a driver for Stevens Transport, has been named the 2019 Mike O’Connell Trucking’s Top Rookie Award.Presentation of the award was...
Trucking industry makes charitable donations this holiday season
Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) recognizes the many ways that the trucking industry gave back to their local communities during this holiday season. Trucking...
‘Home on the road’: Association of Christian Truckers offers services, free parking to drivers
BROWNSTOWN, Ill. — According to Mark Hewett, you can’t be a man’s counselor until you become his friend. That is the main goal for...
After 55 years of trucking, MTA Driver of Year Art Stoen retired but not...
Art Stoen, 74, only takes one medication. It’s for cholesterol, and he had to be talked into that. To hear him tell it, sounds...
Purposefully pink: Pam Cox’s breast-cancer awareness Peterbilt is more than a show truck
It’s hard to miss Ohio-based livestock hauler Pam Cox on the highway. She’s the blonde with the big smile who’s driving a hot pink...
Averitt Express employees raise more than $1 million for St. Jude in 2020
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Truck drivers and other employees of Averitt Express in 2020 raised more than $1 million — $1,000,001, to be exact —...
Drivers must know and follow medical requirements to maintain CDL
As it has in many areas, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has tightened the rules for obtaining a medical certification. The requirement...
Mack debuts Anthem featuring 2021 ‘NASCAR Salutes’ wrap to honor military heroes
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...
Project Feed the FaM supports truck drivers during pandemic
Courtesy: FOX59 NewsFox59:Stay home during the pandemic. Millions of truck drivers are out there on the roads. They're essential workers delivering your items we...
The right dog for the road: Driver puts love, training into his passenger-seat pups
New York native Chris Potter, now based in South Carolina, has always been around canines. He grew up with dogs, trained them for military...
At The Truck Stop: Veteran driver who ‘always gives 110%’ snags National Carriers’ highest...
The term good Samaritan is often used to describe a person who does good deeds out of compassion, not because of any hope of...
Mini rigs: Michigan woman finds way to indulge love of big trucks
From the time she was a little girl, Amy Wright has loved big rigs. Whether through popular media or seeing them in person, the...
‘A love for diesel’: Experience with family business leads to a career as a...
NASHVILLE — Many people in the industry credit their love for trucking to a family member who taught them during their formative years. For...
Averitt employees donate $1,000,001 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Setting yet another record for its largest-ever donation, truck drivers and other employees of Averitt Express raised $1,000,001 in 2019 that was...
TCA to award nearly $150,000 in scholarships for 2020-21 school year, helping 52 college...
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has announced 52 recipients who will receive financial assistance from the organization’s scholarship fund for the...
WIT selects female military vets for Wreaths Across America trip
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has chosen Janice Neitz and Nichole Garcia to accompany Kellylynn McLaughlin, WIT’s driver ambassador, on...
