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.
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
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
New York City’s truck routes to be revamped for 1st time since 1970s
NEW YORK — If you’re looking for traffic congestion caused by big rigs, look no further than the impoverished boroughs and neighborhoods of New York
Making the world a better place: Helping others comes naturally for TCA driver of the year Rose Rojo
Every truck driver has a unique story of how they got into the industry. For some, it’s a family tradition. Others take their driving experience
Giving Back: TCA Driver of the Year Rose Rojo believes nothing is impossible
Truck drivers tend to enter the profession for a variety of reasons. For some, it’s a family tradition. Others take their driving experience from the
Vicious cycles: Many factors impact drivers’ job performance and quality of life
What impacts can lack of sleep and job stressors have on a truck driver’s job performance and overall quality of life? The question seems to
Those Who Deliver with RE Garrison Trucking, Inc.
When a carrier has a fleet filled with happy drivers, it’s already halfway to success. When that carrier also has a loyal customer base, the
Cowboy crooner Gene Autry’s ride to stardom, Part 2
Last month, I shared the first of a two-part series about one of America’s cowboy heroes — Gene Autry. When we left off, Texas-born Autry
Cowboy crooner Gene Autry’s ride to stardom, Part 1
Those who know me sometimes say I have a one-track mind when it comes to music. That is a fallacy. After all, I listen to
Freight industry will always have need of qualified drivers, says Roadmaster’s Brad Ball
The truck and transportation sector lost 36,700 employees in August. But that doesn’t mean motor carriers closed or that truck drivers experienced mass layoffs. Instead,
Higher and Higher: Fuel prices top contributor to surge in operations costs
Inflation is hitting all sectors of the economy, and the latest statistics from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) indicate the trucking industry has not
Help Wanted: Demand for diesel techs remains high even as engines evolve
As motor carriers continue to seek and retain qualified drivers, there is another personnel shortage impacting their ability to keep trucks on the road —
Leon Everette rode ‘Hurricane’ to fame
Leon Everette may have grown up in Queens, New York, but his South Carolina roots were pure country. During his childhood, Everette didn’t aspire to
Walmart Associate-to-Driver grad Ashley Milacek embraces new role on the road
“Most graduations have something in common: They inspire hope for new opportunity,” said Chris Nicholas, executive vice president and COO of Walmart USA. New career
Need timely payment for loads? Consider using a factor, says Samer Hamade of RoadEx
Drivers may love the peace and solitude of the road, and they may love seeing America. But let’s face it, when the rubber really hits
Diesel technicians play vital role in the trucking industry
While drivers are often the most visible faces of the trucking industry, there is another group that is equally important to the supply chain. Skilled