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Z Honors Veterans with Eye-Catching Truck Wrap
By Al MuskewitzWillie Fulton was hanging out at the terminal one day when he got called into the office. It wasn’t like one of those called to the...
Aug 10, 2021
Legislation for the Ladies
By Reagan Payne Senator Tammy Baldwin shattered Wisconsin’s glass ceiling when the 2nd Congressional District elected her the state’s first f...
Mar 26, 2021
Catch up with Koch
Among countless offers and incentives offered to drivers trying to buy their labor and loyalty, Koch brings something special to the table. From fest...
Jan 20, 2021
Determined to Drive
Determined Alabama trucker overcomes obstacles to get CDL to continue family legacy By Al MuskewitzMikey Ledford has wanted to be a truck driver f...
Dec 09, 2020
$5,000 Bet on New Drivers
By Reagan PayneAnyone in the trucking industry is no stranger to the truck driver turnover rate. According to the American Trucking Association (ATA)...
Nov 13, 2020
New WIT Tour Trailer Promises to Turn Heads
Rolling museum with simulator to be introduced in November, formal roll out at MATS By Al Muskewitz Sometime in early 2021, coming to a school,...
Oct 01, 2020
FMCSA Moving Forward on Program to Open Interstate Commerce to Young Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is moving forward with a proposal and request for comment on a pilot program to allow younger commerc...
Sep 04, 2020
Women making a mark in trucking
By Al MuskewitzOpportunities for women in the trucking industry have grown substantially over the past few years – both inside the truck and in the...
Oct 07, 2019
Traveling Companions
Everyone knows that pets make days so much brighter Many companies allow drivers to bring their pets a long as they travel long distances. It has...
Aug 02, 2019
Non-Profit Launches 2019 Trucking Survey
ATRI is the trucking industry's 501c3 not-for-profit research organization. The launching of this annual survey allows for drivers, brokers, i...
Jul 30, 2019
Growing Company...Great for Local Economy
Manito Transit creates traction and growth Its always good to see that regardless of the unforeseen transit and freight slow down that there a...
Jul 30, 2019
Nice Touch on Independence Day
Visit your nearby TravelCenter of America and EAT FREE On July 4th, all TravelCenters of America are saluting all active duty military, veterans a...
Jul 02, 2019
Facebook...Recruiting tool?
Is your company utilizing Social Media to recruit drivers? For the most part trucking companies have their own systems for recruiting and retentio...
Jul 02, 2019
“Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” award
Written by Wright Media Staff: There are more incentives in the trucking industry then you can count on one hand, whether it is great pay,...
Jun 26, 2019
New PILOT program created by the Dept. of Transportation
NEW PROGRAM TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR 18-20 YEAR OLDS Written by Wright Media Staff: The Transportation Department created a pilot program to hel...
Jun 26, 2019
HIRE LOCAL, DRIVE LOCAL...
Cargo Transporters is trying something NEW Written ByHireMaster Staff It's no surprise transportation companies are figuring out ways to improv...
Jun 26, 2019
Alabama Gov. Signs Under-21 Driving Bill
Bill pertains to intrastate commerce and carries restrictions By Al Muskewitz Wright Media Editor-in-Chief PELHAM, Ala. – Frank Filgo’s ...
Jun 25, 2019