According to a recent poll, 93% of Canadians think that traveling South to the U.S. this summer is not a good idea. Currently, Canada has a 14-day isolation rule for those coming back from the U.S. but truckers are exempt from having to do this because they are considered ‘essential’….
Two professors from the University of Central Arkansas have released the results of their study involving drug testing on truckers. Turns out, if a hair drug test was required over a urinalysis then around 300,000 truck drivers would be fired because a hair drug test catches more drugs then the…
National Hot Dog Day is Wednesday, July 22, and TravelCenters of America is offering deals on hot dogs all week long. Starting Monday, July 20, and running through Friday, July 24, Ball Park hot dogs will be $1.00 except on Wednesday where you can get 2 hotdogs for $1.00. If…
This year, National Hot Dog Day falls on Wednesday, July 22, and Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is offering a free hot dog and 50% off a drink all day long. Love’s partnered with Schwab Meat Co. to bring you this deal at participating stores throughout 41 states. You…
Running out and picking up a trailer just because it sounds like a good deal is not quite the best way to buy a trailer. There are a few factors to consider before investing in something that is going to get used often. You should always consider the many ways…
The American Trucking Associations has released its annual compendium of data – ATA American Trucking Trends 2020. This is a comprehensive look into what went on in the trucking industry last year. In this industry, trends are an indispensable tool for those making the decisions. Some of the trends analyzed…
Due to COVID-19, the Guilty By Association Truck Show is not going to happen this year and will be back again in September of 2021. They gave it their best efforts to continue this coming September but their main entertainer canceled and quite a few sponsors and vendors expressed concerns…
The Nebraska Truck Association knows how to show some old folks a good time! The residents at Bickford Senior Living in Grand Island, Nebraska were treated with a brand new semi to look at. Apparently, quite a few of the residents have some sort of trucking in their history, and…
This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Walcott Truckers Jamboree held at the Iowa-80 World’s Largest Truckstop was held virtually, including the contests. Some of the winners from the Virtual Super Truck Beauty contest include a 1993 Kenworth K100E, and 1979 Peterbilt 352H, and a 2018 Kenworth W900L…
Being on the road, alone, for long periods of time can be tough on just about any driver, especially when it comes to truck drivers due to their extended time out there. Trucking companies and carriers find it’s important to take care of their drivers and make sure their mental…