TCA’s Profitability Program helps carriers survive, even thrive, regardless of market conditions
There’s no doubt about it: The cost of trucking is on the rise. While increasing prices are pretty much par for the course, recent cost
Kris Rutherford
- About Kris Rutherford
- Since retiring from a career as an outdoor recreation professional from the State of Arkansas, Kris Rutherford has worked as a freelance writer and, with his wife, owns and publishes a small Northeast Texas newspaper, The Roxton Progress. Kris has worked as a ghostwriter and editor and has authored seven books of his own. He became interested in the trucking industry as a child in the 1970s when his family traveled the interstates twice a year between their home in Maine and their native Texas. He has been a classic country music enthusiast since the age of nine when he developed a special interest in trucking songs.
Posts by Kris Rutherford
FMCSA plans to revise requirements for the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program
WASHINGTON — On April 4, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an emergency request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval
Sylvia helped set the female country music scene in the ‘80s
A couple of weeks back, I was chatting with a fellow classic country music enthusiast, and the subject of early 1980s female artists came up.
No Barriers: Knight-Swift driver Richard Boehrer soars above challenges to drive big rig
When Richard Boehrer, one of the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) five 2023 Drivers of the Year, was a youngster, he dreamed of someday becoming a
Cliff Abbott’s lyrical storyteller style shines through in ‘How Much Longer?’
Cliff Abbott is a storyteller who thumps an upright bass and strums an acoustic guitar. This combination, along with the words to the self-penned stories
Building a cohesive team is key to success, says Northern Logistics president Derek VanBlargan
When a teenage Derek VanBlargan took a job delivering furniture following high school, he probably had no idea he was taking a big step toward
Political Debates: Trucking industry keeping an eye on key Congressional races
While this year’s battle for the U.S. presidency will undoubtedly claim bragging rights as the most-watched political race, those in the trucking industry are keeping
ArcBest celebrated 100 years, saw second highest-ever revenue in 2023
FORT SMITH, Ark. — In addition to celebrating 100 years in business during 2023, ArcBest saw one of its highest-ever revenue performances. The Arkansas-based company
Driver detention: FMCSA seeks input from carriers, owner-ops
WASHINGTON — Detention time, a topic that regularly appears in the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual “Top Industry Issues” report is receiving attention at the federal
Cummins posts record full year revenue and operating cash flow for 2023
COLUMBUS, Ind.—On Feb. 8, Cummins Inc. reported its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results. In a news release, the company stated is had
PAM Transportation Services reports slide in 2023 revenues
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — P.A.M. Transportation Services, of Tontitown, Arkansas, has reported is fourth quarter and year end revenues for 2023. For the quarter ended
Schneider’s 2023 financial reports reflect challenges in freight market, CEO says
GREEN BAY, Wis. — According to a Feb. 1 financial statement released by Schneider National Inc., the company saw reductions in revenue and income across
Despite ‘disappointing’ results for 2023, CH Robinson exec says he’s excited about 2024
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — In a Jan. 31 statement released by C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., the company’s fourth-quarter and year-end financial results for 2023, company
Heartland Express sees nearly 25% increase in operating revenues for 2023
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa — According to a statement released Jan. 31, Heartland Express Inc. saw record-setting revenues for the year ended Dec. 31, 2023. The
Songwriter Mel Tillis stuttered his way to stardom
Mel Tillis started stuttering following a bout with malaria at 3 years of age … but he didn’t realize it until he entered first grade.
Rebel attacks on commercial ships in Red Sea could have impact on world’s supply chain
Unprovoked attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on commercial shipping vessels in the Red Sea are beginning to have an impact on world trade as shipping
Sneak Attacks: How can carriers, drivers guard against fuel card skimmers?
It’s a sunny day in Fort Worth, Texas. A driver pulls up to a diesel island at a favorite interstate truck stop and swipes a
Doing what he loves: TCA Driver of the Year still having ‘a great time’ after three decades on the road
“I guess I won’t retire until it stops being fun,” Thomas Sholar, 69, says after more than 30 years behind the wheel of a big
Carved in solid Oak: Songs that would be gold, Part 2
In last month’s Rhythm of the Road, I began a countdown of the Top 10 songs recorded by the Oak Ridge Boys (ORB) that, in
Carved in solid Oak: Songs that would be gold, Part 1
The Oak Ridge Boys (ORB) have announced their retirement and farewell tour. It’s been a long, 50+ year career for the current quartet — and