Articles by Chantel Cartier


Some Info on Retreading

Tires can be a large expense on a fleet’s operating budget so a lot of companies out there decide to retread their tires, which is 35 percent cheaper than getting new tires. A major concern, and misconception, about retreading tires is that they are less safe than new tires. Airlines,…


XPO Logistics is World’s Most Admired Company

For the third year in a row, XPO Logistics has been given the title of World’s Most Admired Company by Fortune Magazine. This title was given for the category of trucking, transportation, and logistics. XPO Logistics was selected among 1,500 companies in 52 industries. Click the link below to read…


New Trucking Podcast on HDT

There is a new podcast in the trucking world called, HDT Talks Trucking. Put on by Heavy Duty Trucking, they let you know the trends and stories going on out there in the trucking industry. They will be discussing new technologies, safety, the latest news, and much more. The first…


Michigan Trucking Company Donates to 906 Warrior Relief Fund

MJ VanDamme Trucking, out of Gwinn, Michigan, raised and donated $5,000 for the 906 Warrior Relief Fund. Before the company’s holiday party, the employees chose which charity would receive the funds raised during the raffles at the party. The 906 Warrior Relief Fund helps U.S. Military Active Duty, Reserve, National…



CDL Career Information Session at SLCC’s Acadian Campus in Crowley

South Louisiana Community College’s Corporate College will be having a career information session for its Commercial Truck Driving program. The session will be on Thursday, January 30 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Acadian Campus in Crowley. The session is free to the public and people attending can…


CDL Scholarship Available at College of the Albemarle

College of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is moving towards having a Commercial Driver’s License program. To further support this program the Armstrong family has established the “George P. Armstrong, Jr. Memorial Scholarship,” putting forth a $1,000 annual gift to a student enrolled in the CDL program. Armstrong…


Werner Enterprises has an Electric Truck Program

Werner Enterprises has announced its first electric truck pilot program. Werner has partnered with Peterbilt, Meritor, and TransPower to run a 2019 Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 electric truck for a year. This zero-emission truck will have a dedicated account in Southern California, can haul up to 80,000 pounds, and…


The Difficulties of Cutting Emissions

The people calling the shots out there are looking at ways to save our air, and they have their eyes on cars, trucks, and transportation. California is looking for a zero-emissions regulation on vehicles, including trucks, and is recommending manufacturers build more electric models. With trucks making 20% of the…