Have we figured out how to attract a new crop of drivers?
The feedback I received on my column last month, ‘How would an outsider view truck driving when choosing a career?’ was both great, in the number of you who contacted me (you’ll even see some letters in this issue addressing…
Leading the way
Company’s mentorship program aims to ease dwindling pool of experienced drivers
Wabash National’s Composites business makes several organizational changes
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Wabash National’s Composites business has announced several appointments and organizational changes recently. The composites business designs and manufactures composite panels and doors, trailer aerodynamic solutions, portable storage containers and mobile shelters. Jeff Cole was named director of business…
TransCore names winners of its LinkScholar program
TORONTO, Ont. – For the third year in a row, TransCore Link Logistics has awarded $5,000 to two of Canada’s most academically-minded high school students in the transportation industry, as part of its LinkScholar Program. This year’s recipients were Jonathon Parlee…
Titanium moves into new headquarters
BOLTON, Ont. – Titanium Transportation Group has announced the opening of its new Bolton terminal. The 71,500 sq.-ft. leased facility in Bolton accommodates the company’s head office operations, an integrated warehouse, yard and third-party mechanical shop. The new facility allows…
TCA, CarriersEdge Seek Best Fleets to Drive For
The Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge are looking for trucking companies that stand out for exceptional workplace environments, compensation and benefits, company culture and perks for its annual Best Fleets to Drive For list. Nominations…
Volvo deploys fully autonomous truck in Swedish mine
ARVIDSJAUR, Sweden – Volvo Trucks says it has deployed the world’s first fully autonomous truck in the world to be tested in mining operations deep underground. The truck is operating in the Kristineberg Mine in northern Sweden. It will cover…
National Truckin’ Magazine Honors the Rich History of Truckers with Legends Articles
The life of a truck driver is seldom a glamorous one. It’s the sort of blue collar job that men and women suit up for each day to keep their families fed, regardless of the long hours, difficult trips, or less-than-pleasant conditions.
Professional truck driving course coming to NRCC
New River Community College is holding two information sessions this month on a new professional truck driver training course the college now offers. The information sessions are 2 p.m. Thursday and 1 p.m. Sept.
More People Try Suicide by Truck Instead of by Police
Many people have heard about suicide by police, but not many have heard about suicide by truck. Truckers around the nation are haunted by a few cases of people who have jumped in front of their trucks trying to commit suicide.