TravelCenters of America Inc. is covering the fuel costs for the 2019 Capitol Christmas Tree’s journey. The tree will be cut down Nov. 6 in New Mexico’s Carson National Forest, travel about 2,000 miles, and be placed on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C. Wilbanks…
During its annual awards ceremony this week, U.S. Xpress is honoring 63 drivers for driving more than 80 million safe miles. 58 of these drivers will be given the title of “Million Milers” for logging one million accident-free miles. Five of these drivers will also be acknowledged for driving three…
Here is a fun video looking at trucking in the mid-1970s. This series of videos is a timeline of a father’s life as a trucker told by his son. Enjoy Part 1 of The Arctic Story by the Timelapse Trucker RTOT:
By giving drivers an electric approach to staying comfortable in their trucks instead of idling, Schnieder is saving money and helping do their part against emissions. Schnieder is participating in Salt River Project’s Truck Stop and Fleet Electrification rebate program which includes 20 Truck Stop Electrification (TSE) parking spots at…
As a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty lighting, Optronics International is now making customizable LED vehicle lighting. You can get integrated graphics on your stop, tail, and turn lamps. With its GloLight technology, Optronics can turn complex graphics into fully functioning vehicle lamps. These will be on display for the first…
Over 300 OOIDA employees gathering outside the headquarters to pay tribute to Jim Johnston with an unveiling of a memorial plaque. Johnston was the president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for over 43 years and was an advocating voice for professional truckers everywhere. The plaque is a bronze bas…
During Teen Driver Safety Week in Greeley, Nebraska, students of Central Valley school are learning to respect big trucks on the road. By allowing the students to climb into the cab of a truck, they can see what a driver sees and can’t see. A lot of parents of the…
Starting in February of 2020, the lowest legal age to obtain a commercial driver’s license will go from 21 to 18. This is another path for people to take when choosing a career, and the industry could desperately use more drivers. This new lower age is a good way for…
The American Association of Owner Operators (AAOO) has partnered with CDL Meals to bring healthier meals to drivers. CDL Meals offers chef-made organic meals to those on the road who want to lead a healthier lifestyle and get away from gas station fast food. The AAOO is a nationwide organization…
You always see flashy cars out there on the roads with their big rims and bright lights, but have you ever seen a modded semi-truck? It’s not an easy task to trick out a big rig, so when we see one rolling along we stop and take notice. There are…