Search results: Trucking in the 70s

Today the trucking community is mourning the loss of Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) President and CEO Jim Johnston, who lost his life to lung cancer. Johnston passed away at his home in Grain Valley, Missouri, following a year-long...

Here's your chance to bid on rare, antique trucks. Check out this collection!

Will you be attending OOIDA's birthday bash?

“The slight drop in tonnage during April fit with trends from other industries that drive a significant amount of truck freight, such as manufacturing and housing,” ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said.

One of the most famous truck driver songwriters sends in another classic trucker tale from the 70s. How long has it been since you heard it?

Tonnage has now increased for four straight months, which hasn't happened since late 2011.

“The trucking industry started 2013 with a bang, reflected in the best January tonnage report in five years."

These are some authentic sights and sounds of how trucking used to be in the 70s from behind the dash of this classic Peterbilt truck.

Vintage footage of a logging pioneer.

This week for Truck Driver Songs, we feature one of the most well-known trucker ballads of all time.

A strange and comedic gem from the early 70s portrays a trucker driver adventure that doesn't happen everyday.

Trucking tonnage fell slightly in October. Find out what's to blame.