Transportation: A good place to be in a crazy world
With COVID-19 conditions, supply chain issues and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we’ve had a few years now of unexpected situations making it very...
Senior takes hundreds of thank-you cards to truck stops during pandemic to show drivers gratitude
The pandemic hit many hard, but particularly harder on the trucking industry and Beverly Perrin took it upon herself to brighten the days...
Best healthy snacks for truckers on the road
We know it’s not always easy eating three healthy meals a day while on the road. Here are some snacks you can pack...
Hours regulations waived for shipments of baby formula
With the baby formula shortage being felt across the country, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued “an hours-of-service waiver for those hauling...
What it takes to haul livestock
Pamela Cox drives a 2016 Peterbilt 389 with a pink exterior full of breast cancer awareness decals and pulls a 2018 Wilson livestock...
White House eyes restarting idle refineries
Transport Topics recently reported on the Biden administration reaching out to the oil industry to ask questions about restarting shuttered refineries, as the...
Tractor Trailer Accident Spills Meat Products
On May 20, 2022, a tractor-trailer left the roadway and overturned on Interstate 70 West Mile 43 in Westmoreland, PA. The trailer filled...
Five Tweets that perfectly sum up the truck driver experience
As professional truck drivers, there are some things that vary from person to person, like our routes, trailer types, or tenure in the...
Bessemer Tow Truck Driver Shot on the Job
Jonathan Pickle, a tow truck driver on the job, was shot while driving on I-20/59 in Bessemer, Alabama on Saturday, May 31, 2022...
Cargo theft trends shift amid emboldened criminals
Transport Topics is reporting a shift in goods being swiped by cargo thieves, an indication of criminals directly targeting the trucking industry. Crime...
