Once again, it’s that time of year when we head out into the shops and stores in search of the best possible gifts for the ones we love. It’s the holiday season, after all! And whether you prefer to do your spending whilst braving the wilds of malls and department stores on Black Friday, or you’ve adopted the far less stressful route of online present pursuance, I figured it might be nice to share some ideas for gift considerations. I’ve always appreciated a gift that...

Back on 29 Sept 2023 the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act was introduced in the House by Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA).  It is cosponsored by Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Rep. Mark Green (R-TN), Rep. Michael Guest (R-MS), Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) and Rep. Dina Titus, Dina (D-NV).  This legislation would remove the duplicate background check and fees thru the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA).  The duplication applies for the Hazmat Material Endorsement...

Trucking is just not what it used to be. Years ago, drivers would frequent truck stop restaurants and all night diners for their meal needs....

Online trucking forums are a great place for career truck drivers, and potential newcomers to the industry, to converse with others in an effort to share information. After all, that’s why the internet was invented. Right? These forums are commonly used for asking questions, finding answers, and discussing industry news and topics. If you’re looking for a place where you can directly communicate with trucking professionals, then check out this list of insightful forums. ...

Consider what it may feel like to be, in some cases, thousands of miles away from the ones you love, especially during the holiday season. With Thanksgiving officially kicking off holiday calendar this week, there’s still at least another month when a lot of our favorite commercial drivers will be spending a considerable amount of time away from home. So, for those of us who are fortunate enough to be able to stay close and near to family during the holidays, let’s pause ...

It seems that lately there are a lot of truck drivers with the Beaver Blues. While their sadness manifests outwardly as anger, hostility and resentment, the rest of us understand the root cause. ...

Introduced into both Houses of congress the Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act (GOT) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.  Both bills would remove truckers for being exempt for getting overtime for hours worked.  In the House the bill was introduced by Rep Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) and cosponsored by Rep Mark Takano (D-CA).  In the Senate the bill was introduced by Sen Alex Padilla (D-CA) and cosponsored by Sen Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Sen Edward Markey, (D-MA),...

Truckers talk about backhauls all the time. Some older drivers will also talk about fronthauls or headhauls, but these terms are becoming more obsolete as time goes by. These are being replaced with just a general term - loads....

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) recently announced their winner of the 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking award, sponsored by Daimler Truck North America (DTNA). This is the 13th year for the award which was developed in 2010 to recognize female leaders and to attract and advance women in the trucking industry. The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) presented Shelley Simpson, President, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. with its 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking a...

There are a lot of drivers that are struggling to find acceptable rates. We have seen a drop in rates lately that have many trying to keep afloat. It can be expensive to own and operate a truck in certain economies. At least there is a slight respite from the high prices of fuel....