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Industry Labeled Blu Transportation Challenges Traditional Trucking Barriers
Tere Tatiana turns military logistics experience into a growing fleet while mentoring the next generation of logistics entrepreneurs.
ATIL Hall of Fame Opens in Kansas City to Honor Trucking Trailblazers
The American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame, housed in the ATHS headquarters, will showcase award programs and safety accolades, giving lasting recognition to industry l…
Industry TA Honors Two Veteran Drivers as Citizen Drivers
Werner and Carter Express drivers receive $2,500 awards and have TA locations named after them.…
Industry Retired School Buses Become Mobile Hygiene Hubs for Homeless Women in Jersey City
Diamond Trailers/Specialty Vehicles outfitted two decommissioned buses with showers, laundry, and lounge areas, creating…
Industry Fuel Haulers Press FMCSA for Hours-of-Service Relief Amid Ongoing Tanker Driver Shortage
Major retail and energy trade organizations urge federal regulators to reinstate emergency exemptions for petroleum tran…
Industry J&R Schugel Fleet Upgrade: New Kenworth T680s Hit the Road
The 100% employee-owned carrier is rolling out a new fleet of aerodynamic T680s aimed at improving fuel efficiency and driver comfort.
Fueling the Long Haul: Why Coffee Culture Matters for the Modern Professional Driver
The art of staying sharp on the road involves more than just a quick caffeine fix; it’s about precision, quality, and managing the fatigue that defines the OTR lifestyle.…
Industry Diesel and Lyrics: The Enduring Legacy of Trucking Anthems
A look back at how the post-war interstate boom gave birth to a uniquely American soundtrack for the long-haul professio…
Industry OOIDA Presses White House for Immediate Truck Parking Funding
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is demanding that federal infrastructure plans prioritize safe, acces…
Industry Structural Failure Shuts Down Major Houston Highway Corridor
Southbound SH 288 remains closed indefinitely as pavement buckling forces massive freight detours in Texas.…
Industry Road Stress: The Most Congested Corridors for Professional Drivers
A new industry analysis identifies the highways where traffic density and driver frustration reach critical levels.
Paving the Way: The Female Pioneers Who Built the Modern Trucking Industry
While trucking remains a male-dominated field, the history of the road is defined by women who refused to stay in the passenger seat.…
Industry Pioneering Women Who Forged the Path for Today’s Professional Drivers
A look back at the women who broke barriers in the trucking industry, from the early days of Texas freight to the fight …
Industry Highway to Hope: Music Stars Rally for Trucker Relief Fund
Country music icons and industry advocates unite for a virtual benefit concert aimed at supporting drivers sidelined by …
Industry NASCAR Shares Inside Look at Hauler’s Road Trip to Las Vegas
The racing organization posted a video on March 9, 2021, following a truck driver as he transports racing equipment acro…
Industry Cabin Fitness: How Drivers Are Staying Fit Without Leaving the Truck
Between the long hauls and tight schedules, staying in shape is a constant battle. Some drivers are taking matters into their own hands by turning their sleepers into mobile gyms.
Chain Reaction: How One Trucker’s Rig Prevented a Fatal Bridge Fall
A routine haul turned into a high-stakes rescue mission on the Malad Gorge Bridge when a professional driver used his equipment to save a dangling pickup.…
Industry Motorist Takes Control of Wrong‑Way Semi After Driver’s Medical Crisis
A quick‑thinking driver stopped a 65‑year‑old trucker’s unconscious semi on N. 9th Avenue in St. Cloud, preventing a pot…
Industry St. Cloud Motorist Saves Unconscious Driver in Wrong-Way Semi Incident
A civilian intervention prevented a potential highway catastrophe in Minnesota after a veteran driver suffered a mid-rou…
Industry Cowan Systems Pushes Recruitment Amid Industry Shifts
The century-old carrier is doubling down on fleet expansion as it seeks to fill vacancies behind the glass and in the dr…
