Driver Q&A: On the Road with Chad Fowler
Over-the-road driver Chad Fowler answered a few questions about his career on the road in a recent interview with The Trucker. Q: How long have
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- About Wendy Miller
- Wendy Miller holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in strategic communications. Wendy has been a journalist and editor for nearly 15 years and has specialized in niche publications for the past eight years. Wendy draws her love for the trucking industry from growing up as a trucker's daughter.
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Driver Q&A: On the Road with Frankie Faulk
Over-the-road driver Frankie Faulk answered a few questions about her career on the road in a recent interview with The Trucker. Q: Where do you
US Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announces resignation effective Jan. 11
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced today (Jan. 7) that she is resigning from her post as the head of the nation’s
Whistlin’ ’round the Christmas Tree: TCA, Cargo Transporters host whistle stop for U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
After traveling nearly 2,000 miles from Colorado’s Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests, a 55-foot Engelmann Spruce adorned with handmade ornaments from Coloradans
Christmas on wheels: Holiday bling adds seasonal spirit to these big rigs
Just because truckers are on the road most of the year — including during the holidays — doesn’t mean that they can’t bring a little
‘Instant, lifelong connection’: Truck driver helps save motorcyclist after accident, finds a forever friend
Brady Watson, a car-hauler for United Road Services, enjoys his job. He also likes tattoos and racing. But what the 28-year-old loves most of all
Q&A with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao is one of seven members of the Cabinet who has served the entire four years
A different approach: Jill Maschmeier brings a fresh outlook and creativity to safety and compliance
To say that Jill Maschmeier has flair and enthusiasm is an understatement. There aren’t many people who incorporate a fog machine or a crystal ball
Jim Mullen to step down from FMCSA at the end of August
WASHINGTON – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Deputy Administrator Jim Mullen will be leaving the U.S. Department of Transportation at the end of August,
‘An amazing moment in time’: Team drivers rescue motorist from burning car in 36 minutes, earn 2019 Highway Angels of the Year Award
Most truck drivers spend the better part of the year over the road. In the overall calculations of the total minutes on the road, 36
Showing up: Cal Ripken Jr. shares the importance of dedication, perseverance, and dependability
Much like baseball, trucking is a team sport: Everyone has a position, and each position is valuable. From the professional truck drivers on the ground
‘The truck comes first’: Kevin Kocmich finds success through tedious planning
Kevin Kocmich and his wife, Joy, might take a vacation. With a $25,000 check in his pocket, the two could afford a little time off.
Minnesota authorities: Tanker driver who drove into I-35 crowd did not intentionally try to ‘intersect the protest’ and has been released from custody
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota authorities said Tuesday, June 2, that the driver of a tanker truck who drove into a group of thousands of protesters on
Tanker drives into crowd of protesters in Minneapolis on I-35; driver injured and arrested
MINNEAPOLIS — A tanker truck has been reported to have driven into a group of thousands of protesters on the Interstate 35 west in Minneapolis
Trucking through COVID-19: CAT Scale embraces ‘no contact’ even before COVID-19 crisis
Drivers do not like to waste time. With the implementation of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, drivers’ time is more closely scrutinized — and
Trucking through COVID-19: As pandemic causes cancellations, Howes takes Hall of Fame inductions online
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Howes turns 100 years old this year and to celebrate, the company has launched the Howes Hall of Fame. Amid the
Southern California truckers organize for ‘slow roll’ looking to raise awareness of low freight rates
SAN PEDRO, Calif. — On the other side of the country from Washington D.C., southern California truckers held a protest echoing the concerns of other
Quiznos map shows truck-accessible locations for easy carry-out orders
As food options become scarce for truck drivers, many restaurants are looking to step up to the needs of those drivers. Quiznos stores across the
UPDATE: Suspect shot by police after fatal stabbings of truck-stop workers identified as NC truck driver
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As the investigation continues into Tuesday’s fatal stabbing and officer-involved shooting incident at the Pilot Travel Center on Strawberry Plains Pike, the
Fatal stabbings, officer-involved shooting at Tennessee truck stop under investigation
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knox County Sheriff’s Department received a call reporting a stabbing at the Pilot Travel Center on Strawberry Plains Pike in Knoxville,