US truckload spot rates slip, but remain high

Regarding truck rates,the downward trend shows that even in a period of increased demand, seasonality kicks in. Photo credit: Shutterstock.
The US truckload spot market is finally cooling after a hot fourth quarter and warm January, with dry van, refr…

‘Queen of the Road’ voting open

The Real Women in Trucking organization is in the midst of its second annual “Queen of the Road” awards and recognition program for women who make their living behind the wheel of heavy-duty trucks.

Love’s opens new Texas, Iowa truck stops

The Mills County, Iowa, truck stop has 60 truck parking spaces, a Subway restaurant, laundry facilities and five showers. The Alma store has 138 truck parking spaces; Chester’s Chicken, Godfather’s Pizza and Subway restaurants; laundry facilities; and …

She Drives creates Facebook group for women drivers

She Drives has created an opportunity for women truck drivers to chat, raise issues of concern and get to know one another better. The She Drives Trucks: Women Truckers Group is now on Facebook and is meant to a space for women drivers to connect. We i…