In order to build self-driving trucks, one needs to hire real drivers who help figure out how the trucks are driven. Starsky Robotics now currently has a 36 truck fleet along with 3 autonomous trucks which are monitored and driven by drivers. They also employ office workers who know how…
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…
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
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…
Which is better for the Driver? As the trucking industry strives to continue to provide the American Dream for these drivers and be a good and solid source of income for their employees, Companies are constantly creating ways to entice the driver to onboard with them for more…
Moving Billboards Enhances Tourism West Virginia is taking advertising to the next level when it comes to tourism. Utilizing the trucking industry to become a catalyst for marketing the beautiful state and all its natural attractions. Governor Jim Justice says, “moving billboards will send out message all over God’s green…
NEW PROGRAM TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR 18-20 YEAR OLDS The Transportation Department created a pilot program to help under 21 military reservist and veterans. There is a process to go through once in the program, however, the goal is to help with the shortage of drivers in the trucking industry as well…