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One of Alabama's largest community colleges offering CDL training
‘We want to teach them to be real truck drivers. We want you leave with what you came for.’ - Alex Blevins, Jefferson StateBy Al Muskewitz...
Jul 15, 2022
Deep South continues doing right for drivers, boosts vacation program
By Al MuskewitzEditor, Wright MediaOne of the reasons Deep South Freight has been well below the soaring national truck driver retention average is ...
Jun 21, 2022
Twice as Nice
'Excited' Thompson Wins Alabama TDC for Second Time By Al MuskewitzPELHAM, Ala. – After seven division wins in 10 years in three different clas...
May 28, 2022
Webber Wins LB3 TDC, Looking Forward to State
By Al MuskewitzWEDOWEE, Ala. – When LB3 owner Brian Lindley read Jason Webber’s name as the winner of the company’s third annual Jef...
May 20, 2022
ATA Honors Drivers, Professionals of the Year
The Alabama Trucking Association recognized its Driver of the Year Monday night at its annual Fleet Safety Awards banquet and both the winner and runn...
Mar 21, 2022
Alabama Trucking Accelerates Drive for Workforce Development
By AL MUSKEWITZ For the past two years Mark Colson has diligently traveled throughout his state -and the country, really -enthusiastically pr...
Aug 22, 2021
Bruser Elected ATA Chairman of the Board
By Ford BoswellMONTGOMERY – The Alabama Trucking Association Board of Directors has elected Truckworx Kenworth president Will Bruser to serve as it...
Jul 02, 2021
SMMC 2021 Roadside Inspection
By Reagan Payne Last week, Brian Starks found himself in an interstate impasse when his driver-side air brake system malfunctioned. He knew it wa...
Apr 16, 2021
For LB3, the 3 Means 3 Winners
Small carrier wins big at Alabama Fleet Safety Awards By Al MuskewitzBrian Lindley was both honored and humbled last year when his LB3 trucking co...
Mar 26, 2021
While Many Park, Alabama Planning a TDC
By Al MuskewitzThe National Truck Driving Championship may be canceled for the second year in a row, but by popular demand the Alabama Trucking Assoc...
Mar 26, 2021
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Well Underway
Carriers finding ways to recognize their drivers' work in this age of COVID-19; general public plays a role, too By Al MuskewitzNational Truck Dri...
Sep 15, 2020
Drivers, Riders Gather To Help A Friend
By Al Muskewitz Friends and colleagues of LB3 driver Jeff Watson are putting together a fundraising motorcycle ride around Alabama's scenic Calhou...
Aug 24, 2020
LB3 Humbled by Major State Safety Award
By Al MuskewitzWEDOWEE, Ala. – LB3 has a simple yet award winningly effective approach to trucking safety on the highway. Keep maintanence s...
May 19, 2020
Alabama Carrier LB3 Hosting Its Own TDC
By Al MuskewitzThe state and national Truck Driving Championships may have been canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but one Alabama c...
May 17, 2020
Truckers, Now 'National Interests,' Leading the Way in Crisis Relief
By Al MuskewitzIn the most ordinary of times, the American economy runs on trucking. But these are extraordinary times and the country is looking tow...
Mar 22, 2020
ATA Golf Classic enjoys record day
By Al Muskewitz PRATTVILLE, Ala. – All you needed to know about the health, strength and vibrancy of the Alabama trucking industry was to look at ...
Sep 25, 2019
Colson may not drive a truck, but he's a trucker
Alabama Trucking Association’s new president brings passion, enthusiasm to spread the state industry’s storyBy Al MuskewitzWright Media EditorMar...
Aug 28, 2019
Carriers Offering Second-Chance Opportunities
Trucking Companies Provide Employment Options for Those With Records By HireMaster staff Persons living with a criminal conviction on their rec...
Jul 08, 2019
Alabama Gov. Signs Under-21 Driving Bill
Bill pertains to intrastate commerce and carries restrictions By Al Muskewitz Wright Media Editor-in-Chief PELHAM, Ala. – Frank Filgo’s ...
Jun 25, 2019
Hawk soars to Alabama TDC crown
Ten-year FedEx Freight veteran credits hard work for bringing overall title By Al Muskewitz Wright Media Editor-in-Chief PELHAM, Ala. – Da...
Jun 25, 2019
Nation Draws Closer to Under 21 Truckers
By Al Muskewitz Wright Media Editor-in-Chief The trucking industry has moved closer to allowing commercial drivers under the age of 21 to o...
Jun 21, 2019