With the Mid-America Truck Show (MATS) now over, it's time to look forward to the next truck driver events for April. APR 13, 2018 - APR 14, 2018 MARMON TRUCK GATHERING KCM Enterprises Yard, 4574 Sam Rayburn Hwy. (Hwy 121) Anna, TX 75409. Marmon Parts Swap Meet, Raffle, Cook out. For more...
With the Mid-America Truck Show (MATS) now over, it's time to look forward to the next truck driver events for April. APR 13, 2018 - APR 14, 2018 MARMON TRUCK GATHERING KCM Enterprises Yard, 4574 Sam Rayburn Hwy. (Hwy 121) Anna, TX 75409. Marmon Parts Swap Meet, Raffle, Cook out. For more...
An improving outlook for freight and higher pay is reducing chronic driver turnover at trucking companies. The turnover rate dropped 7 percent to 88 percent in the fourth quarter, down from the third quarter rate of 95 percent, according to the American Trucking Associations’ latest report. ...
When in a rush, getting there safely should always be your main priority! There are situations that arise, all to often, where truck driver's feel the need to push themselves beyond what the average person would call "being safe". Almost any driver will tell you that getting there safely is...
... Well, Almost! Okay, I'll admit it. The title may seem to be a bit misleading. But, in reality it's not. I really have nearly reversed my diabetes. Here's what I mean. Diabetes is not (as of yet) a curable disease. Millions of dollars are spent on research to find a cure for diabetes...
As owner/operators, there are some steps that can be taken to limit the number of miles you deadhead for a load It never fails, there is almost always a deadhead from where you last emptied to where your next pick up will be. Sometimes it's only a few miles, sometimes it's several hundred. As...
So, get out of that truck and live a little! There comes a time when every truck driver feels at least a little burnt out. After all, sitting in a truck for days, weeks or months at a time can wear on even the most ardent driver. Getting out of the truck to live a little isn't a bad thing to do....
The ELD Mandate has become a pariah not only to truckers, but to the individual states that are required to enforce the new ELD laws. But, at least a few states seem to be fighting back! A Tennessee bill has become the latest in a growing line of potential statehouse legislation that looks to...
Upcoming Events in the field of trucking is always something to look forward to. Each event has, in its own way, a uniqueness about it. Make sure you find the events you want to attend and mark them on your calendar, or bookmark this page for future reference. This is but a brief list of all the...
ELD's have now been in use, by mandate, for a month and a half. Please take this very short survey and let us know your thoughts and ideas. Read the full article
ELD's have now been in use, by mandate, for a month and a half. Please take this very short survey and let us know your thoughts and ideas. (function(d, s, id){ var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s), r = Math.floor(new Date().getTime() / 1000000); if...
But, the "truck driver" wasn't a truck driver at all. He was driving a pickup truck! All to often, I read an article in the newspaper, or see a story on the news about an accident caused by a driver in a pickup truck. The headlines will usually read, "Student Killed by Truck Driver", or...
Every truck driver used to use a CB Radio, not so much anymore. The history of Citizens Band, or CB radio is more interesting than I first thought it would. Let's take a short look at it so we have an understanding about why the cb radio came into existance and to see at some of the things...
H&M Trucking. What is it, who is it and are they worth looking at? H&M is a relatively small trucking company based in Omaha, NE. Run by one owner, Randy Mueller, and one Executive Vice President, Dale Cook, it is a premier company operating both 53' van trailers and double bottom...
The Trucker to Trucker Community, a place to meet and engage with truck drivers from the U.S and around the world! The Trucker to Trucker Community is a brand new chat & communications medium where truck drivers from around the United States, or around the world, can meet and engage...
Russell's Travel Center, Glenrio, NM (I-40, Exit 369) Submitted by Evonne Hyman So, last evening we were headed WB on I-40 to Tucumcari for a 10 hr break when I saw several billboards for a place called Russell's Travel Center. Let's stop and check it out. OH MY GOSH, why have we never...
Inconsiderate Drivers Are In Abundance! by PD McCloud Is it just me, or are others noticing the lack of consideration other truckers are having for their fellow drivers? Two recent incidents of having a total disregard for another driver comes to mind. Any of you who have been to the...
What follows is a story of a young man with Down Syndrome and the effect he had on the lives of his co-workers and the truck drivers that frequented the restaurant where he worked. Keep in mind, though it is a fictional story written in 1998 by Dan Anderson, it is still a heartwarming story. In...
With winter still not over, knowing how to survive the hazards in what's left of winter could make your spring and summer more enjoyable. by PD McCloud It never fails, after the first few snowstorms in a winter season, people tend to feel like they can handle anything. After all, they've...
Why are truck stops not required to adhere to rules set forth under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? by PD McCloud In 1990, Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This was a monumental law that prohibited the discrimination against those that had a disability, in...
The Long Road Home: One Drivers Viewpoint by PD McCloud The road is long. Sometimes it's straight, sometimes it's winding. Nonetheless, it is always a long road home. It never fails, the last few miles home seem to drag on and on. You know your close, but not quite there yet. Your anxious...
Healthy Eating : A Chicken Fajita With A Twist by PD McCloud Those who travel often have a difficult time finding meals in restaurants that are both tasty and considered healthy eating. Finding recipes that you can easily cook on the road is one of the best options while traveling. As...
The Trucker's Spouse: The Unsung Hero by PD McCloud It is said that behind every great man is a greater woman but in these times of political correctness that has to be changed to behind every great trucker is a greater spouse. Now that all the politically correct crap is out of the way...
Truck Driver Fatigue: Excuse? Or, Real Issue? by PD McCloud It is claimed that truck driver fatigue is rampant among truck drivers today. And, some drivers are taking advantage of that and calling everything that ails them a result of fatigue. In the following video, the driver uses the word...
Truck Drivers Are Under Attack by PD McCloud A flyer has emerged in the Rochelle, Illinois area that is quite disturbing. Evidently, there is at least one resident in the area where a new Love's truck stop is planned for construction. Due to the size of the image, enlarging it creates nothing...
The Best Truck Stop Driver Rewards, By The Numbers by PD McCloud This is the final segment in the series of 5 in our quest for the best Truck Stop Driver Rewards program. Over the past week, or so, we have looked at the basics of 4 major truck stop chain reward programs. AMBEST ...
Expand pilot program to allow 18-21-year-old truckers to drive interstate? by PD McCloud Are you joking? Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) recently introduced the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor (WHEEL) Act, which would expand a pilot program approved under the FAST Act. As...
Major Truck Stop Driver Rewards Programs: Love's Travel Stop by PD McCloud In part 4 of this 5-part series we're going to look at the last of our 4 largest truck stop driver rewards programs, AMBEST, TA/Petro, Pilot/Flying J, and Loves Travel Stop. In the mean time, feel free to cast your...
Major Truck Stop Chain Rewards Programs: Pilot/Flying J Driver Rewards by PD McCloud This is the third part of our 5-part series we'll examine one of the 4 largest truck stop driver reward programs, AMBEST, TA/Petro, Pilot/Flying J, and Loves Travel Stop. In the mean time, feel free to cast...
Major Truck Stop Chain Rewards Programs: TA/Petro UltraOne Rewards Program by PD McCloud In this second part of our 5-part series we'll examine one of the 4 largest truck stop driver reward programs, AMBEST, TA/Petro, Pilot/Flying J, and Loves Travel Stop. In the mean time, feel free to cast...
Major Truck Stop Chain Rewards Programs: AMBEST Rewards With AMBUCK$ by PD McCloud In each of part of this 5-part series we'll examine one of the 4 largest truck stop driver reward programs, AMBEST, TA/Petro, Pilot/Flying J, and Loves Travel Stop. In the mean time, feel free to cast your vote...
Truckers, Family & Friends: Social Media Will Not Solve Your Problems by PD McCloud It's sometimes odd, the things you hear truckers, or their family members say or ask on social media. I've been watching many of the group discussions in some of the different trucker oriented groups on...
Pros and Cons of Auto Navigation Systems and GPS Devices Auto and Truck Navigation systems are everywhere you turn in this day and age. You can find them in your truck, car, boat, plane, even in your purse. If that isn't enough for you, you also have the option and capability of turning your...
H&M Trucking. What is it, who is it and are they worth looking at? by PD McCloud H&M is a relatively small trucking company based in Omaha, NE. Run by one owner, Randy Mueller, and one Executive Vice President, Dale Cook, it is a premier company operating both 53' van trailers and...
When God Made Truck Drivers Author Unknown When the Lord was creating Truck Drivers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one." And the Lord said, "Have you read the spec on this order?" " A truck...
Tireless Highways Heroes: Serving Up America's Holiday Cheer by PD McCloud Every year there are those who don't get to go home for the holidays. Hospital staff, law enforcement, firefighters, senior care center employees and truck drivers. All are serving those of us who do spend time with...
An improving outlook for freight and higher pay is reducing chronic driver turnover at...