“Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” award
Written by Wright Media Staff: There are more incentives in the trucking industry then you can count on one hand, whether it is great pay, bonuses, home time, or the routes you are able…
June 2019
New PILOT program created by the Dept. of Transportation
NEW PROGRAM TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR 18-20 YEAR OLDS Written by Wright Media Staff: The Transportation Department created a pilot program to help under 21 military reservist and veterans. There is a process to go through once…
HIRE LOCAL, DRIVE LOCAL…
Cargo Transporters is trying something NEW Written By HireMaster Staff It’s no surprise transportation companies are figuring out ways to improve R&R (Retention and Recruiting). It will always be a constant evolution as time passes making…
Wright Ideas: A Company on the Grow
By Al Muskewitz Wright Media Editor-in-Chief When Kenny Wright, founder and president of Wright Media Corp., reflects on the explosive growth his company has enjoyed particularly over the last three years, he calls it nothing…
Trucker Advisor Connects Truckers
The country is wide, the road is long and there is a lot going on in between. Sometimes, a driver just needs a little advice when he’s in an unfamiliar place and friendly advice from…
AIRLESS TIRES…WHAT?!?!
Potential to radically change rolling rubber…… Michelin makes great strides in tire innovation. Looking to design and develop an airless tire opens up so many opportunities for the Trucking Industry and the ability to save…
What does it take to be a Long Haul Driver today?
Starting a career in the trucking industry is a fairly easy process as long as certain boxes can be checked on the application. With becoming a Long Haul driver, most people don’t realize the amount…
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 24-year run as president of the Alabama Trucking Association wraps at the end of July and…
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. – David Hawk has driven all kinds of trucks during his 30-year career behind the wheel,…
Martinez Calls for Updated Crash Study
FMCSA head tells senators ‘many changes’ prompt new data By Al Muskewitz Wright Media Editor-in-Chief It has been 15 years since government agencies conducted a causation study related to large truck crashes. FMCSA administrator Ray…