TCA outlines top industry issues to address with new administration, upcoming Congress
With the swearing in of Donald Trump as President of the U.S. scheduled for January 20, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) plans to continue to
Linda Garner-Bunch
- About Linda Garner-Bunch
- Linda Garner-Bunch has been in publishing for more than 30 years. You name it, Linda has written about it. She has served as an editor for a group of national do-it-yourself publications and has coordinated the real estate section of Arkansas’ only statewide newspaper, in addition to working on a variety of niche publications ranging from bridal magazines to high-school sports previews and everything in between. She is also an experienced photographer and copy editor who enjoys telling the stories of the “Knights of the Highway,” as she calls our nation’s truck drivers.
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Keep on trucking: A conversation with TCA Chairman John Culp
What changes will 2025 bring? That question is probably top of mind for anyone in the trucking industry, from the driver’s seat all the way
Trucker Buddy, Iowa 80 Trucking Museum awarded funding from Go Iowa grant program
WALCOTT, Iowa — Trucker Buddy International and the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum were both awarded funds during the December 2024 grant cycle of the Go
The Road Ahead with Fleetworthy: Compliance, safety among top worries for fleets, owner-ops
SPONSORED BY FLEETWORTHY Ensuring compliance with regulations is the top concern for most fleets and owner-operators, according to “The Road Ahead 2025: Trucking and Fleet
November Class 8 orders up 21% over October according to preliminary data from ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. — November preliminary North America Class 8 net orders were 37,200 units, up 21% month over month. Complete industry data for November, including final
Clean Energy inks RNG deals with 18 cross-industry customers
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced in early December that it has signed a series of new deals to provide renewable natural
Pilot donates $50k to Folds of Honor to help fund scholarships for next generation of truckers
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In honor of Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3, Pilot donated $50,000 to Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships
Fleetworthy experts preview the road ahead for 2025
SPONSORED BY FLEETWORTHY In today’s competitive trucking landscape, industry leaders face unprecedented challenges in managing compliance, cutting costs and driving operational efficiency. Watching trends and
NHTSA estimates 3.2% drop in traffic fatalities during first half of 2024
Traffic fatalities declined during the first half of 2024, according to a preliminary estimate released last week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Volvo VNR Electric passes 10 million-mile mark in customer use
The Volvo VNR Electric truck model has surpassed 10 million miles of zero-tailpipe emissions in customer operations since commercial orders began in December 2020, according
Driver April Crysel honored as WIT’s December member of the month
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has named truck driver April Crysel as its December 2024 member of the month. Crysel, who
Ohio Turnpike’s toll rates to increase for commercial, passenger vehicles
According to a news brief from the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission, drivers using the turnpike should be prepared for higher toll rates effective Jan.
Transflo’s Emily Stratton honored with 2024 Inspiring Leaders Award
TAMPA, Fla. — Emily Stratton, vice president of customer solutions for Transflo, has been recognized with a 2024 Inspiring Leaders Award in the Senior Leadership
New Pilot brings 93 truck parking spaces to Tuskegee, Alabama
TUSKEGEE, Ala. — A brand-new Pilot travel center is now open at 3680 State Highway 81 in Tuskegee, Alabama. Amenities of the new facility include:
Idaho authorities seek help in fatal crash investigation on US 95 in Bonner County
BONNER COUNTY, Idaho — The Idaho State Police (ISP) are seeking help from the public in an investigation regarding a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred
DAT: Spot truckload capacity tightened as demand increased week of Nov. 17-23
According to information released by DAT One and DAT iQ on Nov. 26, available capacity on the spot market continued to tighten the week of
The freight market is approaching balance, say ACT analysts
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Growth is making its way into the for-hire market, according to the latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index. Volume Index
Find new savings with ‘no surprise’ lease
SPONSORED BY TEL Looking to manage costs? A “full-service” fleet leasing option can help. As a business owner, you know that maintenance of your fleet
Make sure you’re ready for winter weather with these tips from ATBS
Even though winter doesn’t officially start until Dec. 21, many parts of North America are already experiencing adverse weather. While many people can shelter at
Schneider plans to acquire Cowan Systems for $390 million
GREEN BAY, Wisc. — Schneider National Inc. has agreed to acquire Cowan Systems LLC, according to a Nov. 25 statement issued by Schneider. The cash