Study: 75% of truck drivers say their job is mentally, physically stressful
BEAVERTON, Ore. — A new study by DAT Freight & Analytics has found that almost 75% of truck drivers find their jobs physically and emotionally
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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Love’s adds 151 truck parking spaces with new locations in Colorado, Texas
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Cañon City, Colorado, and Cotulla, Texas, with new locations that opened on Aug. 24.
Pennsylvania governor announces nearly $50M in transportation projects
Harrisburg, Pa. — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has announced that his administration will fund 58 highway, bridge, aviation, ports and bike and pedestrian projects in
FMCSA to study CMV driver detention time
WASHINGTON — A new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration study will focus on truck drivers’ detention time and how it affects their safety. The Federal
Milepost Insurance joins Truckstop Partner Marketplace
OMAHA, Neb. — Milepost Insurance Agency has teamed with Truckstop Partner Marketplace. According to a news release, the partnership will allow Milepost “to continue its
FTR’s June report reflects weaker conditions for carriers
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The market remains generally unfavorable for trucking, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for June. The index fell to -6.29 from the
Lytx DVIR offers enhanced customizable features to help fleets, drivers ensure safety
SAN DIEGO — During the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week, which began Aug. 20 and continues through Aug. 26, truck drivers across
Suspect arrested for robbery of Delaware truck stop
LAUREL, Del. — The Delaware State Police have arrested 40-year-old Toshawn Furlow of Laurel, Delaware, for a robbery that took place early Tuesday at the Oasis Travel
Live wire sparks fire, destroying 11 semi-trailers in Tampa, Florida
TAMPA, Fla. — Almost a dozen semi-trailers were burned on Aug. 20 in a Tampa truck yard. According to a Facebook post from the Hillsborough
Truckstop welcomes Ron Storn to leadership team
BOISE, Idaho — Truckstop has welcomed a new chief people and culture officer (CPCO). The company announced Ron Storn as CPCO on Wednesday, Aug. 16,
Love’s rebrands EZ GO location in McAlester, Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s branded snacks and loyalty program savings are now available in McAlester, Oklahoma, where the former EZ Go Location has been rebranded
Fleet Advantage to offer free safety audits for Brake Safety Week
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fleet Advantage will be offering complimentary fleet audits in conjunction with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week, which is
Diesel prices continue upward charge
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The average price for a gallon of diesel fuel has risen for the fifth straight week. According to the Energy Information
David Radom hired to lead sales at 160 Driving Academy
EVANSTON, Ill. — Commercial driving school 160 Driving Academy has hired David Radom as its new commercial leader. According to a news release, Radom will
Man sleeping under rig dies after driver pulls from parking spot
NASHVILLE — A man is dead after a tractor-trailer ran over him while he was asleep beneath it. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department,
ACT Research: Trucking industry ‘cautiously optimistic’ about trailer market
COLUMBUS, IN – While clouds on the trailer market horizon bear watching, industry stakeholders “remain cautiously optimistic about 2024,” according to this month’s issue of
Safe Fleet acquires rolling tarp provider Merlot Vango
BELTON, Mo. — Fleet vehicle safety company Safe Fleet has purchased Merlot Vango Tarping Solutions, a provider of rolling tarpaulin systems for flatbed and platform
DAT’s Truckload Volume Index slips lower in July
BEAVERTON, Ore. — According to the latest report by DAT Freight & Analytics, truckload freight volumes fell in July, drawing down national benchmark spot rates
USDOT providing $3M for Hawaii’s traffic infrastructure after deadly blaze
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has pledged $3 million in quick release emergency funds to offset costs associated with
Brown Wins Crown: UPS driver is grand champion
COLUMBUS, Ohio — UPS driver James Gragg Wilson of Nevada has been named the Bendix Grand Champion of the 2023 National Truck Driving Championships. The competition