Articles by Chantel Cartier

Georgia Truckers Helping with Hurricane Relief

Together with law enforcement groups and the charitable organization Caring for Others, Inc., truck drivers in Georgia are getting ready to bring supplies to The Bahamas. These groups will be collecting donations on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the following locations. Georgia State StadiumCaring for…


Mobile Ministry Supports Truckers on the Road

There is a licensed mobile ministry that drives around the country and reaches those truckers who can’t attend church because of their lifestyle. Trucking for the Word of God Ministries gives inspiration to as many people as possible with its highly decorated truck and trailer. The driver’s side shows bible…


Amazon Delivers Jason Aldean to its Truckers

In honor of Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Amazon held a private concert for its truckers in Nashville starring Jason Aldean. A couple hundred truckers showed up to the tent set up in the Nissan Stadium parking lot where they also received gift bags. Amazon showed much appreciation to its truckers…


Daimler Testing Autonomous Trucks in Virginia

Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics are testing automated trucks with SAE Level 4 intent technology on Virginia’s public roads. Currently, all automated runs must have a trained safety driver, who has a CDL, to be on board the truck, along with an engineer. Both are trained and certified by Daimler…


Here are the Commercial Trucks that hold Their Value the Best

Price Digests, a leading provider of vehicle data on specs and values, has announced the winners for their 2nd annual Price Digests Highest Retained Value Awards (HRVA). There were nine categories within class 3-8 trucks and the winners were those who retained their best overall value over a five-year period….



Finalists Announced for 2019 Influential Woman in Trucking Award

The Women in Trucking Association and Freightliner Trucks have announced the six finalists for the 2019 Influential Woman in Trucking Award. This annual award is a way to honor and recognize female leaders in the trucking industry. With over 100 nominations submitted, the list is now down to six women…


Wreaths Across America and the Trucks that Deliver

Each year, trucks from all over the country deliver over a million Remembrance Wreaths that are to be placed on graves of veterans in more than 1,600 locations. This year the event is happening on December 14 with ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and other participating locations. This is one…


What to Expect at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show This Year

This year, the biennial North American Commercial Vehicle Show, will once again be at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. From Oct. 28-31 you will be able to find truck manufacturers, telematics companies, education opportunities, and many more trucking related topics and events under one roof. This year…


National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

The American Trucking Associations has announced that this week, September 8-14, is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. This week, let us celebrate the 3.5 million professional truck drivers who keep our nation’s economy going strong. So, if you see a truck driver out there thank them for the food on…