Truck Parking Club network now offers more than 600 sites across US
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Truck Parking Club network now offers more than 600 property member locations across the U.S. to serve drivers and carriers, according
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.
Posts by Linda Garner-Bunch
Your company deserves a ‘no surprises’ lease program
SPONSORED BY TRANSPORT ENTERPRISE LEASING (TEL) There’s no question that times are tough right now. While income per load has dropped for many small fleets,
Warren Smith earns top honors at Ryder’s 2024 Top Tech skills competition
MIAMI — Warren Smith of Ontario, Canada, has been named the champion of the Ryder System Inc. 2024 Top Technician competition. In addition to bragging
Relay Payments announces top 5 finalists in 2024 Haul of Fame contest
ATLANTA — Five drivers have made it to the finals in Relay Payments’ 2024 Haul of Fame competition. The company launched the annual contest, which
As global heat records shatter, cold chain carriers need to be prepared for the future
SPONSORED BY TRANSPORT ENTERPRISE LEASING (TEL) The earth is hotter now than at any other time in recorded history. In fact, average global temperatures reached record
Drivers test their skills, enjoy the thrill of competition in the Trucker Olympics at annual Walcott Jamboree
WALCOTT, Iowa — While top athletes from around the world are making their way to Paris for the 33rd Summer Olympics, more than 4,200 miles
Gone to the dogs: Canine companions take center stage during Walcott Truckers Jamboree
WALCOTT, Iowa — One of the highlights of the annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree, held at the Iowa 80 Truckstop just off Interstate 80 in
Photo gallery: Truck drivers, owners strut their stuff at the 2024 Walcott Jamboree
WALCOTT, Iowa — There’s no question that the focus of the Walcott Truckers Jamboree is the truck drivers of North America. After all, celebrating the
45th anniversary Walcott Truckers Jamboree draws more than 53,000 participants, visitors
WALCOTT, Iowa — An estimated 53,453 people — including truck drivers, their families, area residents and travelers — stopped by the Iowa 80 Truckstop during
Best trucking management software 2024
SPONSORED BY TRUCKBASE In today’s highly competitive freight market, asset-based carriers with 10 or more trucks face a multitude of challenges. From managing complex logistics
Drivers roll in to the Iowa 80 to celebrate 45th anniversary Truckers Jamboree
WALCOTT, Iowa — Drivers are already rolling in to the Iowa 80 truck stop for the 2024 Walcott Truckers Jamboree. This year marks the 45th
Know the hidden costs of a ‘full-service’ lease
SPONSORED BY TRANSPORT ENTERPRISE LEASING (TEL) As a business owner, you know the importance of managing costs. Maintenance on your fleet equipment is one the
Addressing the issues with TCA’s John Culp
As Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Chairman John Culp enters the second quarter of his term, motor carriers continue to face challenges posed by rising costs
Top 5 carrier TMS software solutions for 2024
SPONSORED BY TRUCKBASE Compressed freight rates, coupled with a surge of owner-operators entering the market during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, carriers face an increasingly
The industry cold chain is heating up: Are you ready?
SPONSORED BY TRANSPORT ENTERPRISE LEASING (TEL) It is widely projected that the U.S. Cold Chain industry will grow exponentially over the next eight years. As
How to plan for variable charges on truck leases
SPONSORED BY TRANSPORT ENTERPRISE LEASING Variable charges are a defining factor in many commercial truck leases. These charges help to ensure equipment is being utilized
Hogan Transports drivers earn TCA Highway Angel wings for helping others on the road
ARLINGTON, Va. — Andre Reynolds of Phoenix and Stephen Miller of Tifton, Georgia, have more in common than simply driving for the same motor carrier
Federal judge orders Crane Masters Inc. to pay fired truck driver’s back pay in OSHA case
HOUSTON — A federal administrative law judge has upheld the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) finding that a Houston crane
Drivers take home bragging rights from 2024 SuperRigs competition
FORT WORTH, Texas — Stormy weather did little to dampen spirits during Shell Rotella’s 42nd annual SuperRigs event, held at the Texas Motor Speedway Wednesday-Saturday,
Kaleb Hammett and ‘Hoss’ take Best of Show at SuperRigs 2024
FORT WORTH, Texas — One glance at the gleaming paint and chrome on “Hoss,” a 2019 Peterbilt 389, is all it takes to realize that