The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has launched a new website promoting jobs for 18-20-year-olds who have the U.S. military equivalent of a CDL. The website lists trucking companies that are hiring drivers as part of the FMCSA Under 21 Military Driver Pilot Program. This program allows these drivers…
Here is part four of The Arctic Story. A son tells the story of his dad’s life as a trucker in the 80s.
During the North American Commercial Vehicle show in Atlanta, Georgia, Mack debuted the Black Anthem. This limited edition truck will only have a run of 500 made. The 70″ stand-up sleeper is painted Mack black, is trimmed in black, the cab steps and deck plates are powder-coated in black, it…
To get the President’s attention, the Small Business in Transportation Coalition (SBTC) has launched an online petition looking to suspend ELDs. Following the data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stating that on average two occupants of large trucks have died every single day since the new…
Roadside inspections don’t have to be a scary thing. Sure, there are a lot of horror stories out there but if you have the proper training and know and follow the rules, then you have nothing to worry about and can be on your way when all is said and…
In some places, snow is just around the corner and in others, it’s already here. Winter roads can be quite treacherous, so here are a few tips from truck drivers to keep you safe on these roads. Keep an eye on the weather, and if it looks like it might…
During the 2019 North American Commercial Vehicle Show, Great Dane introduced its new smart trailer system, FleetPulse. This new telematics system measures GPS, open doors, actual mileage, tire inflation, cargo weight, and other measurements from the trailer. The collected data is reported back on a 4G platform where the proper…
Part 3 of the Arctic Story. Trucking in the Alberta oilfields, the Yukon, and Alaska around the 1980s.
Smith Transport got its start when Barry Smith wanted to build the trucking company of his dreams in 1982. Now, the company has around 1,000 trucks and Smith has purchased his 3,000th. The black truck has the number ‘3000’ on it along with the company’s logo. First-class magazine and the…
Here is the second part of The Arctic Story, a blast from trucking past.