With the shortage of truck drivers, comes a more competitive salary rate in each state. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states the average annual wage for truck drivers as of May 2018 is $45,570. The numbers from Nevada are a bit higher with $50,920 according to a study done…
Announced at the Transportation Intermediaries Association Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Fla., the 2019 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award was given to Judy R. McReynolds of ArcBest. Chosen among five finalists, McReynolds is the chariman, president and chief executive officer of ArcBest. McReynolds has been in the trucking industry for…
Using her voice to help raise awareness, Ingrid Brown’s passion for driving and safety helped create a campaign about sharing roads with larger vehicles. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created the “Our Roads, Our Safety” campaign to raise awareness about safety on the road with buses and large…
Out of more than 50 submissions, the Overdrive-Red Eye Radio Trucker Talent Search chose Jason Henley of Jemison, Ala., as one of its finalists. He and the other finalists will head to the Great American Truck Show in Dallas in August to compete during a live performance. According to the…
In Cambridge, Ont., a transportation company has taken the truck driver shortage problem into its own hands. Challenger Motor Freight has developed the Challenger Transportation Training Academy and classes start July 15. This school will have two courses that will meet the requirements under the mandatory entry-level training (MELT) criteria. There is…
Last year, the New York State Police handed out more than 15,000 tickets to violators of the state’s section 1163 law that includes not using your turn signal, misusing your blinker or not using your blinker at least 100 feet before making your turn. For truck drivers, and their inability…
In Jackson, Tenn., off Exit 87 of I-40 you will find Josh Wadley’s Exit 87 BBQ. After many years in and out of the penitentiary, Josh is now spending his days connecting with and feeding the truckers as they drive by. He’ll chat on the CB and let truckers know…
The Illinois State Police and the Illinois Trucking Association are working together to crack down on distracted driving. The “Trooper in a Truck” program puts officers in a commercial vehicle’s cab, who then keep an eye out for distracted driving offenses. With distracted driving being a leading cause of traffic…
In Reno, Nev., the non-profit organization Truckers Against Trafficking taught law enforcement and truckers how to notice signs of human trafficking victims. Sponsored by the Nevada Trucking Association, the group taught more than 50 people how to spot suspicious activity. According to the Truckers Against Trafficking website, the organization has likely…
The health of your tires is very important and according to the Technology and Maintenance Council of the ATA (American Trucking Associations) under inflation of a commercial vehicle tire increases tread wear and reduces the life of the tire, resulting in an increase of costs for drivers and fleets. Besides…