Data pirates: Experts say cybercrime is ‘off the radar’ for many in trucking
Everywhere you look in business and society these days, computers rule the world. And, as recent cybercrime statistics show, criminals know it. Last month, Cloudwards
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Truckers have a role to play: Advocate calls for trucking industry to step up efforts against trafficking
The trucking industry must lead the way in the ongoing battle against human trafficking. This is the message of one advocate who’s part of a
New technology looks to multiply logistical efficiencies
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Trucking has never been an easy business, but the recent degradation of supply chain combined with a lack of drivers has put
Finding freedom on the open road: Jimmy Reddell named Top Military Rookie Driver for 2021
Growing up in Bullfrog Valley, Arkansas, Jimmy Reddell would sit around with his uncle, Clayton Reddell, and talk about trucks. “My uncle was a truck
18 wheels, 4 legs: Lack of knowledge about service animals inspires trucking company
Zachariah Fry walks into a truck stop and scans the room. He’s been out on the road driving semis for 12 years, and he’s become
Road to change: Trucking industry experts weigh in on New York’s sweeping zero-emission legislation
A law signed by New York’s governor in September represents sweeping changes to the trucking industry in that state, leaving many in the industry to
Committee Chronicles: From the front line: TCA’s most engaged members making a difference
Adam Blanchard Many trucking company executives started their careers behind the wheel, learning the trucking business from the road up over many years. But this is
Hey, Santa! During the holidays, Ohio trucker embraces resemblance to St. Nick
Todd Daum didn’t go looking for Santa Claus — Santa found him. For 10 months out of the year, Daum, a driver for Cliffside Transportation,
Santa’s little helper: ‘Vincent the Trucking Cat’ is a natural on the road
For all of the recognition and notoriety trucker Todd Daum has achieved as Santa Claus, he might not be the most famous occupant in the
Moving forward: Military veterans enjoy successful careers on the road
About 10 years into his 12-year driving career, Karl Blissenbach of Jacksonville, North Carolina, suffered a health issue that basically put him in “park” with
Girl power: Native New Yorker takes on stereotypes and wins
If Angelique Temple had decided to throw in the towel on trucking years ago, it would’ve been understandable. After all, the first time the Queens,
It takes a village: Trucker’s daughter, Olympic medalist leans on community support
In many ways, diving and Krysta Palmer are one and the same — there’s much more going on than meets the eye. Talking to the
Electric avenues: Current push for battery-powered vehicles is product of decades-old emissions battle
In September, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law a bill that effectively outlawed conventional vehicles starting in 2035 — with heavy trucks to follow a decade later — thus aligning the Empire
Along for the Ride: When a dog is more than a dog
Lots of truckers take their pets along on the road, but few have had as powerful a connection as that between Michael Van Ness and
Standing tall: Jazmin Vazquez defies odds, stereotypes to achieve her dream of driving a truck
Jazmin Vazquez never bought into the thinking that there are different options for men and women when it came to the workplace. The California spitfire,
Lucky Lamb: Trucking entrepreneur finds unique way to build a fleet
Ask Mike Lamb if he believes in luck, and the Landstar business capacity owner will nod enthusiastically. Not only did the native-born Texan find his
It’s a woman’s world
Whoever said “it’s a man’s world” never met Melissa Bencivengo-Ahorrio. The brash New Jersey native has made a career out of one supposedly “male” job
Golden boy: Ryan Murphy, son of Landstar exec, makes Olympic dreams come true
Swimming is all about propulsion. Olympic champion Ryan Murphy was initially propelled by sibling rivalry. The youngest of three, he watched his older siblings swim
TCA Company Driver of the Year: Betty Aragon drew up the perfect plan for capping off 44 years on the road
Betty Aragon couldn’t have drawn it up any better. On September 28, the New Mexico-based driver was named the Truckload Carriers Association’s 2020 Company Driver
Dare to dream: Founder of trucking company, training school works to help lift others up
There was a time when Diane McNair-Smith didn’t dare dream about the future. Her “here-and-now” wouldn’t allow it. However, were it not for those dark days,