Carson Rudy, of Lake Wales, Florida, is spending his Thanksgiving break camping out on top of a semi with his dad. He’s hoping to raise $20,000 for the Convoy of Hope by November 26. So far he’s raised over $5,000 and you will find the semi parked at the Impact…
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores have recently opened two new stops, one in Calhoun, Georgia and one in Elgin, South Carolina. The Georgia stop is located off Interstate 75 and adds 93 truck parking spots to Gordon County. The South Carolina stop is located off Interstate 20 and adds…
Dart Transit Company has released a podcast documenting the company’s 85th anniversary. While working with PodWheels Network, Dart’s history is recorded in interviews of people who have been around for its evolution in this ever-changing industry. The 15 podcast segments have around 5 hours of recorded material including guests from…
Pilot Flying J has launched its One9 Fuel Network, a fueling system geared towards helping smaller fleets run their businesses. This new network gives drivers and companies access to personalized credit and benefits. Named after the primary CB radio channel, Channel 19, this network includes access to over 170 locations…
Skip is a heavy hauler who followed in his dad’s footsteps. Skip has hauled extra-large platforms for the Mars program, which is not a simple thing to do. You have to go slow, dodge poles, and more than likely have an escort to get you through tough areas. While hauling…
Quick-Way, Inc., out of Ludington, Michigan, has been awarded “Carrier of the Year” in the small volume division from Dow Inc. Award criteria included the number of late loads and turn backs carriers had, and Quick-Way had zero for both. This liquid bulk carrier has been around for 25 years…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is accepting nominations for the International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA). This award is given to drivers who go above and beyond their normal duties and excel at safe operations and compliance as a commercial driver. Criteria includes 25 cumulative years of safe driving, no felonies,…
Once again, it’s the time of year when trucking charities are looking for volunteers and donations to help truckers (and their families) in need. Truckers Christmas Group wants to help truckers who have recently lost their jobs or are coping with a life event that makes it hard to work….
Rachel Premack has become a celebrity reporter among the truck drivers around the nation. She’s a young reporter who is speaking on behalf of the truck drivers out there, and they are tuning in to listen to what she has to say. Even when Premack’s stories stir up some controversy,…
In Oklahoma City, Doris Randolph got to check one item off her bucket list, driving an 18-wheeler. Randolph is a dental assistant at the Clifford Family Dentistry in Norman, Oklahoma, and will soon celebrate her 61st year at the office. The employees and dentists in the office contacted New Element…