trucking industry

WIT Looking for 2020 Female Driver of the Year

Women in Trucking and Walmart are looking for nominations for the first Women in Trucking Female Driver of the Year Award. This award recognizes outstanding female professional drivers who are leaders in the industry in regards to safety, the industry’s image, and community contributions. Nominations are open to female drivers…


The Other Side of the Trucking Gig

Like any job, there are sides to it that a lot of people don’t know about and when it comes to being a trucker, there is quite a list. For example, they are very underappreciated. Truckers spend long hours on the road hauling things that we buy and use every…




Keeping up with Trailer Lights in the Winter

DOT tells us that all lighting on a vehicle must be in working order. This is especially true during the snowy winter days when visibility is low. The link below gives us some tips about our trailer lights during this winter season. Make sure your lamps are facing the right…



Trucking Industry to Hold Winter Expo in Colorado

There is a group of local trucking vendors who are putting on the first Winter Parts Expo in the Silverthrone Pavilion on December 17. During the winter months, driving through mountains can be a tricky venture for commercial drivers, so the ones running the expo are hoping to introduce better…


Dart Transit’s 85 Years in Trucking by Podcast

Dart Transit Company has released a podcast documenting the company’s 85th anniversary. While working with PodWheels Network, Dart’s history is recorded in interviews of people who have been around for its evolution in this ever-changing industry. The 15 podcast segments have around 5 hours of recorded material including guests from…



Congress Might Advertise for the Transportation Industry

The Promoting Service in Transportation Act has been introduced by three members of the House. This act would approve an ad campaign costing up to $30 million that would promote the transportation industry. Angie Craig of Minnesota, Rick Larsen of Washington, and Don Young of Alaska are the three House…