Without trucks, America stops — especially during a pandemic
Thanks to the Coronavirus, many Americans who never bothered to think about the trucking industry are now getting a first hand lesson in truck driver appreciation.
INFOGRAPHIC: Here’s where you’re most likely to be killed by a drowsy driver
This infographic uses data from that National Highway Traffic Safety Institute (NHTSA) to determine the areas where drowsy driving is most likely to turn deadly.
Pilot Flying J shares every state’s most popular truck stop purchases
Pilot Flying J has released an infographic detailing every state's most popular food and beverage purchases.
Truck Driver Bill Of Rights
Truck driver rights are just like anyone else's rights. "I am a truck driver. I am a person, not a stereotype. Without me, you wouldn't have any of the things you need. If I stopped...
Infographic: Truck Fuel Efficiency
Truckers spend most of their lives behind the wheel leaving miles of tarmac behind them, so it goes without saying that one of their main expenses is fuel! But what if you could make your truck more fuel efficient by implementing a few changes to the way you drive and maintain your vehicle?
CBS Report Suggests That Older Truckers Are A Danger On The Highway
Today CBS News released the results of a five month investigation which they say shows that crashes are up amongst truck drivers in their 70's, 80's, and 90's. The report, entitled "Are older commercial truck...
Memorial Day Weekend Brings Increased Risk Of Cargo Theft
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, CargoNet warns truckers to be on the alert for cargo theft. According to the report from CargoNet, cargo theft has spiked during Memorial Day weekend for the past four years.
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Infographic: How Much Truck Drivers Earn Per State
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the map below illustrates how much truck drivers average per state.
Project To Lessen Otay Mesa Border Wait Times For Truckers
Authorities have broken ground on a new freeway connector that they say will reduce border wait times at the Otay Mesa POE from four hours to 20 minutes. The freeway connector will save truckers from...
INFOGRAPHIC: The ELD Mandate Timeline
Since President Obama signed the MAP-21 bill in 2012, ELDs have been inching closer and closer to becoming a part of every truck driver's day. As the tentative date for the final ruling from the...
Hurricane Joaquin Closes In On East Coast
Category 3 Hurricane Joaquin is picking up speed. A potential for heavy rainfall and flooding is being predicted for Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and Virginia over the weekend.
Health Benefits Of Green Tea
If you're a regular tea drinker, consider switching from regular, black tea to green tea. The health benefits of green tea far outweigh the health benefits of 'regular tea.'
Top 5 Myths About Truck Drivers
We've noticed that people who are not in the trucking industry have absolutely no clue what it's really like! We're here to help everyone get their facts straight by debunking the top 5 myths about truck drivers!
Multiple Sclerosis & Truck Driving: What You Need To Know
With everything else that a truck driver has to deal with, no one wants to have to deal with a serious medical condition on top of the challenges they encounter everyday on the road. However, diseases like multiple sclerosis affect an estimated 400,000 Americans, with about 200 new cases of MS being diagnosed every week. What does an MS diagnosis mean? Can you keep driving?
FedEx Delivers Christmas to Troops
FedEx yesterday announced they have once again partnered with the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation to deliver Christmas trees to service members.
Ten Reasons to Be Thankful for a Truck Driver
This Thanksgiving, there's so much to be thankful for, but what we're most thankful for are the men and women truck drivers who keep this country rolling. Here are 10 reasons why everyone should be thankful for and appreciative of truck drivers.