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…
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…
On December 19th, Heavy Duty Trucking magazine is hosting a free webinar discussing the newest technologies in the trucking industry. Topics discussed will include warehouse logistics, autonomous trucks, and last-mile delivery. Click the link below to sign up for “Making the Supply Chain Smarter & Faster: Advice from a Supply…
Like California’s AB5 law, New Jersey is thinking of following in their footsteps by enacting bills S4204 and A5936. These bills would consider all workers to be employees by enacting the ABC test unless certain factors are established. Owner-operators in California are already talking about selling their trucks or moving…
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…
With the permission of Illinois’ Tollways, a truck with autonomous technology will be cruising the Jane Addams Tollway very soon. There will be a driver behind the wheel at all times, it is not a fully autonomous vehicle. Autobon AI is a company that is not looking to replace drivers…
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 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…
Pilot Flying J has launched its One9 Fuel Network, a fueling system geared towards helping smaller fleets run their businesses. This new network gives drivers and companies access to personalized credit and benefits. Named after the primary CB radio channel, Channel 19, this network includes access to over 170 locations…
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…