Protesters jubilant as Trump says truckers are price gouged
Social-media websites lit up this morning (May 8) with the news that President Donald Trump had discussed the protest in a call-in appearance on the
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- Cliff Abbott is an experienced commercial vehicle driver and owner-operator who still holds a CDL in his home state of Alabama. In nearly 40 years in trucking, he’s been an instructor and trainer and has managed safety and recruiting operations for several carriers. Having never lost his love of the road, Cliff has written a book and hundreds of songs and has been writing for The Trucker for more than a decade.
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Exclusive interview with D.C. protesters reveals group’s desire to present case, avoid ‘three-ring circus’
Day 5 of the owner-operator protest dawned in Washington on May 5, with rain on the way. That won’t be enough to deter protesters, who
‘Mayday’ protesters garner presidential attention but end result of truckers’ efforts remains to be seen
On a news-filled day when protests erupted across the country to protest COVID-19 “shelter in place” restrictions, about 100 independent owner-operators accomplished something that other
‘Mayday’ protests begin; exploring the issues and looking at what can be done
Today’s the day. May Day. Or “mayday,” as protest organizers who have adopted the well-known international radio distress signal, have labeled May 1, 2020. Demonstrations
Drivers, other industry insiders weigh in on issue of dropping freight rates
The stories from owner-operators about low freight rates abound. Tony Filla commented on The Trucker’s Facebook page, “The bottom dropped out. They’re (carrier customers) not
Owner-operators plan ‘mayday’ protests to bring awareness to drastic decline in rates, broker operations
Truck drivers have received a lot of media attention in recent weeks. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are realizing how essential drivers are to
Owner-operators feel pain of rate decline due to pandemic; protest blocks freeway in Houston
In the past month, there has been a plethora of efforts to show appreciation for the nation’s drivers. Free lunches are great, but some of
Susie De Ridder chosen as WIT’s first Female Driver of the Year
Driving a truck for a living isn’t an easy job. Driving for a living AND making time to promote the industry and its drivers while
Spot rates peak, then plummet as COVID-19 impacts trucking industry
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has reached trucking rates, too. What the total impact will be is anyone’s guess, but it’s improbable that so
Team drivers haul across the country to keep store shelves stocked with vital products
VILLA RICA, Ga. — “We’re on the way to Rancho Cucamonga with a load of chicken,” said East-West Express team driver Bob Hamilton. That’s nothing
Su Schmerheim combines love for animals, trucking as professional horse hauler
“Whoever said, ‘Find a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life’ was talking about me,” said Su Schmerheim, paraphrasing a
Lower diesel-fuel prices offer temporary ‘bright’ spot in the midst of a pandemic
With the exception of temporary price hikes around major holidays, summer usually isn’t a time to worry about diesel fuel. Unlike wintertime, in warmer weather,
APUs add comfort to life on the road, reduce fuel costs
Idling your truck’s engine is expensive and can burn a gallon of fuel per hour or more. At $2.85 per gallon, the national average diesel
Industry’s lukewarm gains, moderate slowdowns could improve by midyear
The amount of available freight hauled by the trucking industry grew in January, but not by much. That’s the consensus among industry analysts and forecasters.
Safety Series: Thinking ahead can help drivers avoid distractions behind the wheel
Does it take your eyes and/or your mind from the road? If it does, it’s a distraction. Chances are that your day is full of
Looking up: 2019 concerns about economy give way to optimism
2019 brought predictions of a looming recession, tariffs and trade wars, overcapacity in the freight market, and fears of diesel fuel price increases. As the
The road ahead: Proposed legislation could help rebuild nation’s deteriorating infrastructure
Moving Forward for the People. America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act. Build America Fund. These are proposals from Democrats, Republicans, and industry groups, working separately and —
At the Truck Stop: Auto-transport driver is building brand with enthusiasm, kindness
Many drivers work hard to project a professional image, but there aren’t many who have a brand. Jacinda Duran, the Women In Trucking February 2020
Fuel economy, maintenance must be considered for used trucks
Small trucking businesses depend heavily on the used truck market but potential buyers trying to nail down the best choice are trying to hit a
Fleet Focus: ELDs push drivers to find ways to remain ‘productive’
The crescendo has passed, but the symphony of protest against electronic logging devices (ELDs) is far from over. Despite the objections and barring a legislative