Southeastern Freight’s Sandy Sharp followed a family tradition into trucking
Sandy Sharp, a 30-plus year veteran of the trucking industry, has a storied history of her decades in the business, as well as tales of
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- Dana Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has been featured in multiple newspapers, books and magazines across the globe. She is currently based in the Atlanta, Georgia, area.
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NHTSA issues recall on nearly 17,000 Daimler trucks; brake lights may not illuminate
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025
NEXT Logistics clinches third Fleet Safety Award from WMCA
MARSHFIELD, Wis — NEXT Logistics, part of the Nelson-Jameson family of companies, has won a Fleet Safety Award from the Wisconsin Motor Carrier Association (WMCA) for
TPM unveils Trucklots software, app for real-time parking reservations by drivers, fleets
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Truck Park Management (TPM) has debuted the nationwide rollout of the Trucklots software and app, a dedicated technology platform designed exclusively
Fritz Nelson named CFO of Depot Connect International
TAMPA, Fla. — Fritz Nelson is taking the helm at Depot Connect International (DCI) as the company’s new chief financial officer. “DCI’s commitments to safety,
Tragedy in Florida: Bicyclist killed by tanker truck
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A bicyclist was killed Friday morning in a crash with a tanker truck in Broward County, according to the Fort Lauderdale
Freight forward, drivers first: Georgia Ports Authority praises drivers
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Georgia Ports Authority is celebrating its front-line customers in the motor carrier industry during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. “Our partners
Rethinking freight brokerage: Tai Software and Denim unite to simplify operations and payments
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. —  Tai Software has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Denim, a technology-enabled freight factoring partner for brokers. “We love creating automated processes
Honoring highway heroes: SCF celebrates Truck Driver Appreciation Week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –  The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is celebrating another Truck Driver Appreciation Week to show gratitude and recognition to truck drivers with
Crash in Indiana’s Vigo County sends one to hospitalÂ
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. — Troopers from the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post responded to an accident on Thursday involving a semi tractor-trailer and two other
ATA thanks Boozman, Kelly for leading senate recognition of America’s truckers
Washington – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) thanked U.S. Senators John Boozman and Mark Kelly for introducing a Senate resolution celebrating America’s truckers and designating the week
Michigan governor lowers flags to honor state trooper Daniel Kerstetter
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the
Gatik’s new AI Research Group gains momentum with Aleksandr Petiushko at the helm
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Gatik has welcomed Aleksandr Petiushko as head of the Gatik AI Research Group. “Petiushko will lead Gatik’s ambitious research agenda to advance autonomous
Change at the top: Garrett Eucalitto named AASHTO president
WASHINGTON – Garrett Eucalitto, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) vice president, has been
Outpost expands with 4 new yards; adds more than 1,700 semi truck parking spaces
AUSTIN, Texas, and SEATTLE, Wash. – Outpost is adding four new locations to its nationwide network. “The properties in Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, The Inland Empire
Kriska announces leadership changes
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Canada — Kriska Transportation Group (KGT) has announced fundamental leadership changes that mark an important milestone in the company’s growth. “These changes reflect KTG’s
Brandt brings rust-resistant trailers to the US heartland
REGINA, Saskatchewan, Canada — Brandt is expanding its reach to provide products in the U.S. Midwest, something the company says is good news for drivers frustrated
Truckers get the recognition they deserve with Transport Enterprise Leasing’s month-long giveaway
CHATTANOOGA Tenn. — Transport Enterprise Leasing (TEL) has turned Truck Driver Appreciation Week into a month-long celebration of the professional drivers who move goods that
Rolling into the record books: 28 PFG drivers selected for IFDA’s Truck Driver Hall of Fame
RICHMOND, Va. — Twenty-eight of Performance Food Group Company’s truck drivers have been honored for their outstanding records of service and safety by being inducted into the
Disaster on Colorado interstate: Semi drops 25 feet, spills oil and debris
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. – Oil, plastic crates and truck debris spilled across I-70 Tuesday after a driver lost control of their truck and crashed through