Laws currently state that every two years passenger vehicles that are six years old or older have to pass a smog test. Now, a bill has just been signed to add trucks to the list of required vehicles that need to pass a smog check. Environmentalists in California are hoping…
Jerry Joyner has driven exclusively for Wal-Mart for almost 29 years and has logged 3.5 million accident-free miles. He has also won competitions showcasing his driving skills and his understanding of safety in this industry. Joyner claims that the job can be quite physical but Wal-Mart’s support makes the job…
Everyone stresses out about something. As a truck driver there are many factors that can cause us stress, like being away from home, missing our families, traffic, and many other things. Here are some ways to help reduce stress in our industry: Stop, move, and stretch. Even if you can’t…
Truckers Against Trafficking has teamed up with the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking. This partnership will further raise awareness about trafficking and supply a hotline for reporting suspicious activity to the Canadian authorities. There is an industry overlap with trucks driving over the border between the U.S. and Canada,…
Podcasts for truckers are becoming quite the popular thing to pass time on the open road. This popular genre is branching out further and dark narratives about trucking has become the next big thing. Alice Isn’t Dead, was a popular one for this genre and now there is Carrier to…
Covering 48 states and Canada, these volunteers help deliver hot meals to truckers. Their service is mainly used during the holiday seasons, but they do have some volunteers who help year round. They do their best to pair volunteers to truckers in need but there is no guarantee it will…
The Coalition for Independent Truckers has announced its inaugural class of five for its Independent Contractors Ambassador program. These people will be advocating for the independent contractor model in the trucking industry. Independent contractors make up a large portion of the 71% of freight movers in this country. Together, these…
Pilot Flying J has opened its 28th location in Marshall, Illinois. It’s located off Illinois 1 near Interstate 70, at 104 West Trefz Drive. For the locals it’s projected to help bring in $2.7 million annually in taxes and add 50 jobs to the community. It has 8 diesel lanes,…
There is a lot of talk out there about automated trucks taking over the industry, but there are many factors you don’t hear about that prove truckers are vital to the system. First, truckers do more then just drive the truck. They secure cargo, load the trucks, and provide personal…
In Nashville, Tenn., four truckers from the mattress manufacturer Southerland have been recognized for reaching over 4 million accident-free miles. Southerland is one of the few mattress manufacturers who own their own fleet. Together, the four drivers have an equivalent of 35 years worth of accident-free miles and have been…