The inaugural “Highway to Hope” virtual benefit concert raised more than $75,000 for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) which supports professional over-the-road and regional drivers recently out of work because of an injury or illness. Held May 16, the concert was headlined by country music singer Wynonna Judd with husband Cactus Moser and the Big Noise Band along […] More
Two new funds intended to advance a focus on sustainability and inclusion in supply chain have been announced by J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. and the University of Arkansas. These funds will be used to accelerate current projects and create an endowed scholarship program at the University’s Sam M. Walton College of Business. “Since launching […] More
Owner operators will be able to take advantage of a tax break thanks to a federal stimulus measure designed to help restaurants, according to business services provider ATBS. In effect for all of tax years 2021 and 2022, the measure allows owner operators to deduct 100% of the cost of restaurant meals while on the […] More
While self-driving trucks may still be a way off, delivery pods are gaining popularity for some deliveries such as pizza and sandwiches. Nuro, with a fleet of self-driving pods that look like giant toasters, started shuttling orders for Domino’s in Houston this week, adding to its freight from Kroger and CVS. Kiwibot, a five-year-old startup, […] More
Commercial truck drivers are often alone which can exacerbate mental health issues. Statistics tell us that one in five people in the United States struggles with a mental health problem, which includes hundreds of thousands of truck drivers. Mental health has a direct impact upon physical health with stress, anxiety and depression increasing the chances […] More
The national driver shortage is in the news regularly with no clear end in sight, but one college in North Dakota is taking on the challenge to prepare new commercial drivers. Bismarck State College offers a continuing education career path providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for both parts of the commercial driver’s license […] More
This article is sponsored by Cardinal Logistics. Cardinal Logistics is hiring CDL-A holders for dedicated routes going to the southeast hauling dry van freight. With predictable weekly home time, this is how Cardinal enables you to balance work and life! Check out the details below and see if this opportunity meets your career goals and […] More
Overdrive and Red Eye Radio has again sponsored its Trucker Talent Search to find a trucker with the pipes to win a chance at stardom. Truck drivers were invited to submit entries earlier this year with hundreds recording entries for the contest. Three finalists will be chosen in June 2021 and asked to record a […] More
Veteran Carriers has found a tasty way to show appreciation for truck drivers by teaming up with Enmarket to provide a series of free lunches throughout 2021. The Savannah, Ga.-based trucking firm and participating groups will gather at the Enmarket on Pine Barren Rd. and Hwy 80 on the last Friday of each month for […] More
Two issues have been identified affecting certain International and Peterbilt truck models. Approximately 1,780 International trucks have been recalled by Navistar due to an issue that could cause a fuel leak, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents. Model year 2018-2019 International DuraStar and WorkStar models, 2019-2021 International HV and MV models, as well […] More