KRTS’s Matt Richardson takes the trucking industry to school
When it comes to comprehensive educational offerings for the trucking and construction industries, Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists, Inc. — better known simply as KRTS —
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- Dwain Hebda is a freelance journalist, author, editor and storyteller in Little Rock, Arkansas. In addition to The Trucker, his work appears in more than 35 publications across multiple states each year. Hebda’s writing has been awarded by the Society of Professional Journalists and a Finalist in Best Of Arkansas rankings by AY Magazine. He is president of Ya!Mule Wordsmiths, which provides editorial services to publications and companies.
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Special Delivery: Werner Enterprises transports ‘The People’s Tree’ to US Capitol
It wasn’t a sleigh full of toys pulled by eight tiny reindeer, but a pair of tractor-trailers, navigated by four Werner Enterprises drivers, generated holiday
‘Haul-iday’ spirit: Capitol Christmas Tree drivers share the experience of a lifetime
Tim Dean, a native flatland Nebraskan, could be forgiven for having thought he’d seen everything in his trucking career. After all, he’s logged 35 years
Impressive record: East-West driver shares his remarkable journey
Ron Millman, a driver for Georgia-based East-West Express, is one of only a handful of people on the planet who can say he’s covered 7
Still truckin’: Professional driver BJ Neal is in it for the long haul
Pulling into the truck stop parking lot — the kind of place she’s been rolling to a stop at for almost 50 years behind the
Melton Truck Line’s Kennedy Alvarez harnesses the power of social media
Kennedy Alvarez never envisioned a career in the transportation industry, but an internship in college working in Melton Truck Line’s social media and communications department
Land of Opportunity: Brothers Juan, Sergio Orona share a love for trucking and the USA
Like the vast majority of immigrants, Juan Orona and Sergio Orona came to the U.S. seeking a better life for themselves and their families. What
Father-daughter team love sharing time on the road as UPS drivers
Every day, when Raquel Sanchez climbs into the cab of her UPS truck, she knows she’s got big shoes to fill. Her driving partner, Lawrence
Strategic Planning: Bison’s Garth Pitzel shares how the carrier cultivated a culture of safety
Over the decades Garth Pitzel has been in the trucking business, he’s seen a lot of things come and go. For instance, he can remember
For Nussbaum’s Jeremy Stickling, taking care of business means taking care of drivers
These days, Jeremy Stickling is respected throughout the trucking industry because of his deft management of Illinois-based Nussbaum Transportation. He has worked hard to grow
Hazmat hauler Liana Castro never takes the easy way out
Liana Castro heard the word “can’t” a lot growing up, as in “You can’t be a truck driver.” She also heard “aren’t” a fair amount,
Trucker and fitness trainer Dave Cathcart works to help other drivers take control of their health
Everywhere he goes, trucker Dave Cathcart commands attention. The 56-year-old is a walking billboard for clean living and working out, with a physique that makes
Those Who Deliver with Gray Ridge Egg Farms
Here are some “gee-whiz” facts to go with your morning coffee: A semi trailer, fully loaded, can haul 22,600 dozen eggs. That breaks down to
Pole position: Garner Trucking leverages NASCAR sponsorship
Like millions of other racing fans across the nation, Sherri Garner Brumbaugh loves the thrill of a NASCAR event. However, unlike the majority
Andrew Winkler explains how leadership made Chief a ‘best fleet to drive for’
Five years ago, as the new General Manager of Nebraska-based Chief Carriers, Andrew Winkler was looking for a way to break the ice with
TCA Next Gen Executives with Peter Jenkins of TransPro Freight Systems
On paper, Peter Jenkins is a relatively new employee with TransPro Freight Systems, which is part of the Kriska Transportation Group. While Jenkins signed on
Alpha trucker: Driver Joel Morrow shares a sneak peek at some of the latest truck tech
The only things more fascinating than the technology coming into the trucking arena these days are the opinions about such technology within the transportation industry.
‘Purr-fect’ match: Jade Transport drivers Ryan and Bernedette Hood love life on the road
Husband and wife team drivers Ryan and Bernedette Hood came to the truckling life by very different routes. Ryan, a legacy driver whose love
Listening is key: Estes terminal manager Tammy Mangham isn’t afraid to ask questions
Tammy Mangham has none of the traditional prerequisites generally seen in the leadership of trucking companies. She wasn’t raised in a trucking family, she didn’t
Those Who Deliver with Brown Dog Carriers and Logistics
At first glance, Brown Dog Carriers and Logistics seems like many other trucking companies. But peel back a layer or two, and you’ll quickly discover