Women making a mark in trucking
By Al Muskewitz Opportunities for women in the trucking industry have grown substantially over the past few years – both inside the truck and in the office. The number of women professional drivers is at an all-time…
Driver shortage, HOS remain top industry issues
Two new issues land on ATRI list: Driver compensation, detentionBy Al Muskewitz SAN DIEGO – The driver shortage and hours-of-service rules – the two hottest-button topics in the trucking industry for years – pulled down the…
Western Express adopts E-SMART tech across fleet
By Al MuskewitzWestern Express is always looking for ways to enhance its position as one of the most technologically advanced carriers in the industry, The Nashville, Tenn.-based carrier took another step in that direction over…
Oakley Dishes the Dirt on Big-Time Sports
By Al Muskewitz Like most American sports fans, Oakley Trucking operations manager Nick Dulaney will find himself watching some of the MLB playoffs at some point over the next month. Maybe it’ll be the game that…
Hawes Named TMC’s August Trainer of the Month
By Al Muskewitz DES MOINES, Iowa –When it comes to life on the road, James Hawes is no stranger to the trucking industry. He came to TMC Transportation in the fall of 2013 and it…
Big Rig at ‘Dega
Iconic Peterbilt part of the Talladega Garage ExperienceTALLADEGA, Ala. – When NASCAR fans at Talladega Superspeedway see Johnny Ray’s iconic Peterbilt rumbling down the track with the giant American flag on the back they know…
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 the parking lot of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail…
5 drivers win big during Averitt’s NDAW activities
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Five lucky Averitt Express over-the-road drivers had their names drawn to be assigned brand-new 2020 Freightliners, highlighting the company’s Driver Appreciation Week activities earlier this month.The winners were Emil Ferino, a Tampa…
Big G appreciation
Tennessee carrier’s largest Driver Appreciation Week program just an extension of what it does for drivers all year longBy Al Muskewitz The management team at Big G Express likes to do things for its drivers throughout…
Oakley drivers always moving
The dry bulk commodities the Arkansas-based carrier handles keep the business as ‘recession proof’ as you can get By AL MUSKEWITZ The question comes up in just about every interview and orientation session Corey Huey and Jeremy…