The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) recently announced their winner of the 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking award, sponsored by Daimler Truck North America (DTNA). This is the 13th year for the award which was developed in 2010 to recognize female leaders and to attract and advance women in the trucking industry. The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) presented Shelley Simpson, President, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. with its 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking a...

There are a lot of drivers that are struggling to find acceptable rates. We have seen a drop in rates lately that have many trying to keep afloat. It can be expensive to own and operate a truck in certain economies. At least there is a slight respite from the high prices of fuel....

In the world of car carriers and the trucking industry, Joe is a seasoned operator, confidently maneuvering his rig with ease. However, when it comes to navigating the complex world of insurance claims, he finds himself in unfamiliar territory. A recent collision with another semi-truck at a truck stop left his cab severely damaged, through no fault of his own. This accident led Joe to understand that to regain control over the situation, he needed to educate himself and pote...

We’ve compiled a short list of 10 essential tools every driver needs to make working as a truck driver, that much easier....

Over the years, I’ve learned some valuable lessons from the multitude of drivers, fleet owners, and carrier professionals that I’ve worked or connected with. One of those lessons, is to always be prepared for potential happenings on the road. From a driver’s perspective, that can offer many different meanings. From keeping the truck in prime working condition or prepping for the winter months and icy travel that lies just ahead, the overarching focus is to be ready for ...

For the owner operator, trip planning is an essential part of trucking. Proper trip planning can be the difference between success and failure....

Preparing your truck for the winter season that’s assuredly on the way can be a discouraging task, but it’s also something that is extremely beneficial for those who use their prep time wisely. Doing so can mean the difference between a major incident on a slippery road or avoiding a major shutdown because of lacking certain winter weather equipment. It would be a smart move to get out ahead of the season. And unless you have a red coat, a white beard, and eight tiny rein...

Your mission, should you choose to accept it....

Well, it is just about that time of the year again. You know, the leaves are turning and beginning to fall from the trees, that cooler air is starting to settle in around the usual places and the seasonal change that occurs every year is upon us....

We as truck drivers provide a service. We do not produce goods, we transport goods from Point A to Point B. We do not set the rates we receive, our rates for our services are directly tied to market demand, mostly....