By Al MuskewitzWestern Express is always looking for ways to enhance its position as one of the most technologically advanced carriers in the industry, The Nashville, Tenn.-based carrier took another step in that direction over…
By Al Muskewitz Like most American sports fans, Oakley Trucking operations manager Nick Dulaney will find himself watching some of the MLB playoffs at some point over the next month. Maybe it’ll be the game that…
By Al Muskewitz DES MOINES, Iowa –When it comes to life on the road, James Hawes is no stranger to the trucking industry. He came to TMC Transportation in the fall of 2013 and it…
Iconic Peterbilt part of the Talladega Garage ExperienceTALLADEGA, Ala. – When NASCAR fans at Talladega Superspeedway see Johnny Ray’s iconic Peterbilt rumbling down the track with the giant American flag on the back they know…
By Al Muskewitz PRATTVILLE, Ala. – All you needed to know about the health, strength and vibrancy of the Alabama trucking industry was to look at the parking lot of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail…
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Five lucky Averitt Express over-the-road drivers had their names drawn to be assigned brand-new 2020 Freightliners, highlighting the company’s Driver Appreciation Week activities earlier this month.The winners were Emil Ferino, a Tampa…
Tennessee carrier’s largest Driver Appreciation Week program just an extension of what it does for drivers all year longBy Al Muskewitz The management team at Big G Express likes to do things for its drivers throughout…
The dry bulk commodities the Arkansas-based carrier handles keep the business as ‘recession proof’ as you can get By AL MUSKEWITZ The question comes up in just about every interview and orientation session Corey Huey and Jeremy…
Inspectors check more than 67,000 CMVs during June campaign, put more than 12,000 vehicles, 2,700 drivers out of serviceFrom CVSADuring the middle of the first week in June inspectors for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance…
TLD Logistics’ safety manager passed away Aug. 9 leaving behind a legacy of service to country, industryBy Al Muskewitz The last time TLD Logistics president Jim Peters spoke to John Wiegand he was on the phone…