A voice for the industry with Dave Williams
As Dave Williams enters his second quarter as chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), he’s continuing the organization’s focus on providing valuable resources for
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
Survey says: Online poll reveals truckers’ experiences with unsafe driving
Truck drivers spend countless hours behind the wheels of their rigs each year, traveling millions of miles across the nation. During their journeys, they encounter
Mississippi trucker wins Air-Weigh On-Board Scale giveaway hosted by The Trucker during MATS
When driver and diesel mechanic Chase Haney entered his name into a contest for a free an Air-Weigh On-Board Scale at the Mid-America Trucking Show
In the midst of change: FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson discusses industry issues at Truckload 2023: Orlando
When Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Robin Hutcheson addressed Truckload Carriers Association members at this year’s annual convention, she touched on just about
Finale for the FET? Repealing century-old excise tax would be ‘step forward’ for trucking
A bill has been filed in Congress to appeal the federal excise tax, commonly known as the FET, on the purchase of new big rigs
Focused on the issues with Dave Williams
During the closing banquet for Truckload 2023: Orlando, Dave Williams officially picked up the reins as chairman of the board for the Truckload Carriers Association
Autonomous truck company Embark slashes staff by 70%
HOUSTON — Autonomous big rig technology company Embark is laying off 70% of its workforce and will likely be forced to shut down complexly in
A year for growth: Despite challenges, 2022 saw numerous acquisitions and mergers of note
Mergers and acquisitions, shifting freight markets, and other big business deals related to the trucking industry were anything but boring in 2022. In a January
A piece of the pie: Trucking regulations top of mind on DOT’s 2023 regulatory agenda
The U.S. Department of Transportation has an overwhelming list of items on its 2023 regulatory agenda, from greenhouse gas emissions in all modes of transportation
In the end zone with John Elliott
Load One CEO John Elliott didn’t just step into the role of chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) in March 2022. He burst onto
Inaugural bulk loads conference gives voice to often-unheard industry segment
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — On Feb. 8-9, members of the bulk loads freight industry gathered at the Bass Pro Shops White River Conference Center to share
Counting concerns: Trucking industry’s top worries include fuel prices, driver shortage
In its 18th annual Top Industry Issues report, released in November, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) named fuel prices as the top concern for
For the love of trucks: Ride along with Sue Peña as she travels the road to a professional driving career
“Hola, mi gentes!” With these words — which translate to “Hello, my people!” — and an engaging grin, Sue Peña greets an audience of TikTok
Thinking positive: New York driver finds sense of family, brotherhood in trucking industry
For professional driver Richard Jones, building a successful career in trucking is all about attitude — a very positive attitude. Jones, who drives for NFI
Parking Conundrum: Federal officials assure trucking industry they’re working to create more spaces
The Biden administration has vowed to tackle the trucking industry’s parking problem, and many in the industry are lauding the effort. Ask any trucker, and
FMCSA seeks public comment on proposal to equip interstate CMVs with electronic ID technology
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering requiring all commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) operating in interstate commerce to be equipped with
Crash protection: Feds roll out new underride guard law for big rig trailers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a rule that updates two Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards related to underride crashes. This rule,
Living the dream: Florida heavy-hauler follows family tradition as third-generation trucker
Bubba Branch was just knee-high to a grasshopper, as they say in the south, when he first climbed aboard his granddaddy’s big rig in Florida.
Cutting MPH: FMCSA seeking to dial down speed on commercial trucks
Speed limiters, or engine governors, have once again become one of the hottest topics in trucking over the past several weeks. The Federal Motor Carrier
Troubled waters? New rule lengthens time frame between inspections for nation’s bridges
The interval between inspections of America’s highway bridges got longer following the June 6 implementation of a final rule by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).