By AL MUSKEWITZ For the past two years Mark Colson has diligently traveled throughout his state – and the country, really – enthusiastically preaching the gospel of Alabama trucking.And there is quite a story to…
By Reagan Payne Last week, Brian Starks found himself in an interstate impasse when his driver-side air brake system malfunctioned. He knew it was not safe to continue driving, but had to get off the…
Small carrier wins big at Alabama Fleet Safety Awards By Al MuskewitzBrian Lindley was both honored and humbled last year when his LB3 trucking company was recognized as the safest fleet in the state of…
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…
Carriers finding ways to recognize their drivers’ work in this age of COVID-19; general public plays a role, too By Al MuskewitzNational Truck Driver Appreciation Week is underway in earnest and while the COVID-19 restrictions…
By Al Muskewitz Friends and colleagues of LB3 driver Jeff Watson are putting together a fundraising motorcycle ride around Alabama’s scenic Calhoun and Cleburne County area Saturday to benefit the 40-year driving veteran. Watson is…
By Al Muskewitz WEDOWEE, Ala. – LB3 has a simple yet award winningly effective approach to trucking safety on the highway. Keep maintanence standards high and treat every car encountered on the road as if it’s…
By Al Muskewitz The state and national Truck Driving Championships may have been canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but one Alabama carrier plans to conduct its own truck rodeo next month as part…
By Al Muskewitz In the most ordinary of times, the American economy runs on trucking. But these are extraordinary times and the country is looking towards the industry even more to keep it moving. You know the…
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…