Not all people want to be an employee and not all truck drivers want to work for someone else. These are the owner-operators, the truck drivers who own their own trucks and work as independent contractors. With this title comes many benefits such as being self-employed. You are your own…
The LGBT Truckers are gearing up for their drive to ride with pride. This group of truckers was in Florida over the holidays showing off the Rainbow Rider; their rainbow map wrapped truck. They are getting a lot of response from the communities they visit and when they are driving…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has posted a notice informing drivers of commercial vehicles that they will be increasing the random drug testing rate to 50%. Starting January 1, 2020, the percentage rate will double to 50% from 25%. Based on the results of the positive rate of 1%…
Sharae Moore has a mission to make sure women have a solid place within the transportation industry. Moore is the creator of S.H.E TRUCKING (sisterhood helping empowerment) which is an online platform that helps connect women with information about the industry including education and mentorships. Click the link below to…
The guy in the trucker hat at Arden Courts Memory Care Community in Winter Springs, Florida, is John Kober. Thanks to the facility’s Heart’s Desire program, Kober got to take a ride in a big rig. This program is to help patient’s dreams come true or maybe just help them…
PGT Trucking is the sponsor of The Challenge Program taking place at Saltsburg Middle-High School in Pennsylvania. The program motivates students to excel in five categories: academic excellence, academic improvement, STEM, attendance, and community service. Students will be competing against each other in each category, and prizes will be awarded…
Merry Christmas to all the truck drivers out there, we appreciate you.
Rolling Strong, a wellness program provider for the transportation industry, has teamed up with ALLTrails to connect drivers with nature. AllTrails is a tool that gives you access to a vast collection of trails and trail data based on GPS. Now, truckers using Rolling Strong will have access to AllTrails….
Thinking of driving a big rig? Here are some concerns truckers had when they were thinking of getting behind the wheel of a big rig. When looking to join this industry, these views can be valuable because they come from those who are now experienced truck drivers. Click the link…
PC exclusive American Truck Simulator is adding a new map for you to explore. Now you can pick up potatoes throughout the state of Idaho and transport them to any location in need of spuds. This authentic big-rig experience allows you to become a truck driver in the comfort of…