Star power: Leading Ladies of Logistix work to empower female entrepreneurs
Thinking about starting your own business? Great! Despite what many people think about corporate behemoths like Amazon and Walmart ruling the world, the truth is
Dwain Hebda
- About Dwain Hebda
- 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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Trucking industry experts: Logic, logistics absent from New York emissions law
NEW YORK — A new law signed by New York’s governor in September represents sweeping changes to the trucking industry in that state, leaving many
Power of Pink: Eva Knelsen is proud to drive rolling tribute to breast cancer awareness
Eva Knelsen has made a lifelong habit of defying stereotypes. Whether that means running contrary to her family’s opinions or digging in her heels to
Inside Out: Kelly Schubert brings international perspective to TCA
In a work environment known for multifaceted skillsets, such as the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), Kelly Schubert stands out. Schubert, who joined TCA as its
Bright lights, big rig: Driver keeps the show going by hauling essential behind-the-scenes piece
The movie set is abuzz with activity as crew members wheel lights and cameras into position and the director barks orders. It’s hot, but the
Strength of a second chance: Couple takes leap of faith and hits the road as team drivers
As anyone who’s ever driven for a living (or even just taken a road trip) knows, being a good driver means having a keen sense
The reality of family: San Antonio family shares story of building a business, starring in reality show
Everything you need to know about the Mendez family’s business empire is just that: The Mendez family. Forget that Mendez Trucking of San Antonio is
Trucking couple Robert and Kathy Cass enjoy sweet taste of success
It’s hard to explain the bond a trucker feels with his or her rig to those who have never been over-the-road drivers. A rig is
Newly signed Texas law changes how truck crash lawsuits are adjudicated
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott this summer signed a new law designed to cut down on frivolous lawsuits and create a level playing field for trucking
TikTok Cowboy: Texas native mobilizes fellow drivers to help those in need
Depending on the day, James Weverka pops up in his TikTok videos wearing a well-shaped baseball cap, a bone-white straw cowboy hat or occasionally a
Pandemic leads family down unique path to trucking entrepreneurship
COVINGTON, La. — While Ashley Stewart has never sat behind the wheel of a semi, she has sure covered a lot of miles to become
Longtime car hauler finds home away from home with Virginia Transportation
In his 17-year driving career, native New Yorker Milo Moore has seen a little bit of everything, both on the highway and in his experience with
Women In Trucking Driver of the Year Nikki Weaver is doing what she loves most
Nikki Weaver doesn’t have a crystal ball for seeing everything the future holds, but the 2021 Women In Trucking Driver of the Year can tell
Man of Steel: Perseverance drives Louisiana trucker to ‘super’ status
After 11 years in the trucking game, John Williams finally realized his dream of becoming an owner-operator with the purchase of his own rig last
Trucker combines love of people and the open road in dream career
Reanee Swiger-Gray waited a long time to get behind the wheel of a big rig. But once she got there, she soaked up everything there
Ride-along turns into 45-year trip for Wisconsin Driver of the Year Alyn Jones
Back in 1975, Alyn Jones was putting together pole barns for farmers around his hometown and dreaming of something better. When he got hurt on
Ag haulers facing ‘perfect storm’: Trucking companies, ag producers struggle with capacity issues
In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the curtain was pulled back on the fragility of the nation’s food supply chain as widespread closures
Tanker truck driver shortage, combined with pipeline disruption, is ‘bigger than gas’
As if the disruption of the Colonial Pipeline caused by a ransomware attack wasn’t bad enough, many of those in the states affected by the
Sweet success: Former trucker finds new road with bakery business
Inspiration can come from anywhere. Just ask former trucker Mark Linen. The South Carolina native was in the barber’s chair not long ago, pondering his
For Maryland Driver of the Year Bill Nearhoof, safety is where it’s at
Baltimore, Md. — Look up the word “consistency” in the dictionary and you’re likely to see Bill Nearhoof’s portrait. For more than four decades, the