Driver Stories Archives - Page 9 of 15

man in flannel shirt standing with crossed arms in front of white semi truck

July 18, 2024

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Transport Topics is Calling for Nominations to Celebrate Trucking’s Frontline Heroes

In times of crisis, true heroes often emerge from unexpected places. This year, our nation has faced numerous disasters, from widespread wildfires to catastrophic ...

July 18, 2024

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Texas Truck Driver Roy Chandler Honored as Highway Angel by TCA

Roy Chandler of Rockport, Texas, has been awarded the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) prestigious Highway Angel award. Chandler, a driver for Diamond Transportation System, ...

July 8, 2024

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Melissa Eauclaire: Husband-Wife Team Driver Inspiring Women in Trucking

Melissa Eauclaire loves being a team driver with her husband, relishing the opportunity to travel across the country together. Employed by Boyle Transportation, a ...

July 2, 2024

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Texas Trucker Reunited with Lost Pet in Purcell, Oklahoma

A heartwarming reunion recently took place at the Purcell Animal Shelter, where a Texas trucker was reunited with his beloved dog after they were ...

Doyle Archer the worlds oldest trucker guiness world records certificate

July 1, 2024

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Doyle Archer: A Lifetime on the Road as the World’s Oldest Truck Driver

Doyle Archer, a 90-year-old from Kansas, has been officially recognized as the world’s oldest active truck driver by the Guinness Book of World Records. ...

Patrick Tompkins 2012 Kenworth W900 with 2021 Steel Dump Quad

May 23, 2024

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The Customized 2012 Kenworth W900 for an NYC Aggregate Hauler

Patrick Tompkins is the proud owner and operator of a 2012 Kenworth W900 and a 2021 Mac Steel Dump Quad. He uses these to ...

May 21, 2024

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New TCA Highway Angel Named After Truck Driver Renders Life-Saving Aid

An Arizona trucker was recently recognized for his heroic actions at the scene of an accident. The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named Andre ...

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. ...