In Helena this last weekend, Motor Carriers of Montana put on their annual truck driving championships. Drivers from all over Montana attended this competition to demonstrate their driving skills using a variety of sizes in commercial vehicles. Some of the skills demonstrated included; tight 90-degree turns, turning around barrels, and…
Starting with a degree in art at the East Los Angeles College and leaving that behind to become a trucker in 2000, Arnulfo Gonzalez decided he could do both at the same time. While waiting for his load to be ready, he had outlined his current piece of art on…
There is a driver shortage in the trucking industry and finding drug-free drivers could be adding to that issue, especially for those states who now allow the usage of marijuana. One of the main concerns in this industry is safety, and having unimpaired drivers is vital to that safety. The…
The Alliance for Driver Safety and Security (The Trucking Alliance), submitted a statement to Capital Hill regarding safety issues in the trucking industry. The statement included information involving; which companies and trucks should have ELDs, how drug tests are performed and keeping drug users off the roads, keeping the age…
Technology is here to help truck drivers ease their burdens when on the road, and these days there seems to be an app for everything. Some help you find nice truck stops that have showers and places to rest. There is an app which shows you what is coming up…
Earlier this year, the Kellogg Company took home the first place award for Shipper of Choice presented by FreightWaves and Convoy. This award was created to recognized those in the industry who are innovative and aim to improve the driver/carrier experience. Read the full story here… https://www.freightwaves.com/news/kellogg-company-takes-home-first-place-shipper-of-choice-award-by-making-drivers-a-priority
With terms like greenhouse gas (GHG) and renewable natural gas (RNG) making their way through our government and into our trucking companies, it’s no wonder the commercial industry is taking notice. With UPS announcing their switch from Diesel to RNG comes their significant drop in GHG emissions and further dedicating…
Beginning back in March 19 and ending June 25, the nomination period for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award is open and looking for the next big winner. By the end of the year, one deserving veteran, who is new to the trucking industry, will be awarded a fully-loaded…
Trans Tech teams up with Pitt Community College to launch NEW CDL program Everyone is aware of the driver shortage in the industry. For so many years the minimum age requirements handcuffed the growth of this necessary industry in order to grow. Now you see different opportunities arising within different…
Founded in 2013, the KLLM Driving Academy offers state-of-the-art training for future truck drivers with locations in Mississippi, Illinois, and Texas. At the academy, students will learn about the equipment they will be hauling through hands-on experience. Classroom Instruction: Includes sessions in the Tractor Simulator Lab, Refrigerated Trailer Lab, and…