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J&M Tank Lines’ Sumerford Elected ATA Chairman

By Al Muskewitz NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Harold Sumerford Jr., CEO of Birmingham, Ala.-based J&M Tank Lines, was elected chairman of the American Trucking Associations Tuesday and the head of the Alabama Trucking Association couldn’t be…


TMC Announces Trainer of the Month

With over thirty years of driving experience, Charles Duncan still loves what he does. Seventeen of those years have been with TMC. TMC attempted to gain him as a driver trainer several years ago with…



US Looks Abroad for Drivers

The shortage of truck drivers in the United States has become so severe that companies are attempting to hire drivers from other countries in increasing numbers. Holly McCormick is negotiating with a South African agency…


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 principal’s office kind of things. In fact, his managers…


Big G Ride Breaks Records Again, Eyes Milestone

By Al MuskewitzAfter breaking more records again this year, Tim Chellette is looking to cross two big milestones next year with his Big G Motorcycle Ride for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. CHELLETTE With an…


Right Up His Alley

LB3’s Heflin takes top spot in Alabama Virtual Truck Driving Championship By Al MuskewitzNathan Heflin has always been good at taking tests and there’s no question he’s good at trucking. So, it was right up…



XPO Logistics Inc. Offers Benefits to Driver Trainees

XPO Logistics Inc. announced a slew of new advantages for drivers in its training programs, effective immediately. During the seven-week program, students receive full compensation, perks, and tuition that is covered in full. With access…