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 Association is determined to get back on the course. “We have…
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Werner Driver Wins Big
By Reagan Payne Allen Parker is known by his community for his singing voice. He belts out a proud national anthem at the Jefferson County Speedway in Nebraska and before local minor league baseball games….
MVT Retools Operations for Better Home Time
Almost every driver and industry survey conducted in recent years has indicated that more home time is among the biggest factors (behind better pay) a driver considers when thinking of changing fleets. Mesilla Valley Transportation…
Bay & Bay Ups Its Pay for Independent Contractors
EAGAN, Minn. – Bay & Bay Transportation has been aggressively raising its pay package for its over-the-road professionals and last week made another big move for its independent contractors. Effective immediately, the company will offer…
Be Wary in Work Zones
On average, over 700 deaths occur in work zones yearly. Truck and passenger vehicle drivers both need to be particularly careful while traveling through these zones. 1. Research your route Utilize routing map apps like…
Tax Tips for Owner Operators
By Reagan Payne Being an owner operator opens up a multitude of opportunities for truckers. Taking charge in business always comes with a price: taxes. Owner operators should set aside around a quarter of their…
Google and J.B. Hunt Announce Alliance
By Reagan Payne Google is the household name for search engines, making up 87% of all web searches. Lately, the cloud computing tech vendor is making a name for itself in the trucking industry. Many…
Recruiter Spotlight: Total Transport’s Destin Smith
This Director of Recruiting proves that any background is the perfect background for the trucking industry. Starting off in the sports field with college studies in Sports Management, Destin Smith cultivated his marketing skills to…
Beat the Bottlenecks
What causes a truck to slow to 45 miles per hour on a major roadway? You probably ask yourself that every time you get caught up in one of those slowdowns on the highway.Is there…
Big G Driver’s Charitable Motorcycle Ride Gets Bigger
By Al MuskewitzTim Chelette’s Big G Motorcycle Ride has been growing at a record pace since its inception five years ago, but the introduction of a major player this year gives it the potential to…