Driver Stories Archives - Page 8 of 13

Sam landrum with his maverick transportation truck

May 15, 2024

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The Legacy Sam Landrum Has Created in the Driver’s Seat

When Sam Landrum, a Maverick driver, entered the world of trucking he was not motivated by a desire for picturesque landscapes or personal accolades. ...

May 10, 2024

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Power and Precision: The Story of James Erickson’s Custom 2018 Peterbilt 389

In the realm of heavy-haul trucking, power meets precision, and custom builds are popular among the most dedicated drivers. Meet James Erickson, the operator ...

garage with semi truck parked in front - source Overdrive

May 3, 2024

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The Happiness Gary Schloo’s, Trucker of the Month, Has Found on the Road

Jason Michels, CEO of Long Haul Trucking, headquartered in Albertville, Minnesota, began his journey with the company as an owner-operator in the late 1990s. ...

March 12, 2024

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Maverick Transportation’s Journey with The Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Since its dedication on Nov. 13, 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial has evolved into the most-visited attraction on the National Mall in Washington, attracting ...

January 25, 2024

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Milestones of Pride: YOUR Stories From the Open Road

Embarking on a career in trucking is more than a job – it’s a journey filled with unique moments that define the pride and ...

Timothy Olden Two Time TCA Highway Angel

January 17, 2024

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Timothy Olden Two Time Highway Angel

Timothy Olden was named a TCA Highway Angel for Second Time in 2023. TCA has named truck driver Timothy Olden, from North Chesterfield, VA, ...

Sherman County KS Sheriff's Office Facebook Post

January 16, 2024

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Father Son Team Save a Trucker in Distress

The Sherman County Sheriff’s Office recently gave a shout out to a couple to true heroes who saved a trucker in distress. The sheriff’s office ...

January 8, 2024

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TCA Driver of the Year Has 30 Years (And Counting) In the Driver’s Seat

Recognized as one of the 2023 Drivers of the Year by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), Sholar’s journey began in 1992 in iron construction ...

November 7, 2023

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Truck Driver Named Highway Angel for Aiding Car Crash Victim

A truck driver from Wheatfield, Indiana has been honored as a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association. John Dunne, a 24-year-old driver for ...

November 7, 2023

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Trucker Rescues Puppy Bound by Zip Tie on Interstate 10

In a heartwarming act of compassion, a truck driver saved the life of an abandoned puppy found stranded along the treacherous stretch of Interstate ...