Convoy Launches TruckYeah Savings Program
Convoy’s new TruckYeah Savings program offers participating carriers savings of up to $35,000 on certain expenses.
Coquihalla rescuer: Nothing is staged for ‘Highway Thru Hell’
ALDERGROVE, B.C. – Al Quiring and his team of heavy-tow operators have been rescuing trapped drivers and their vehicles from the treacherous Coquihalla Highway in British Columbia for years. The 52-year-old has built up such a reputation that truckers …
Latest Ritchie Bros. auction attracts 16,000 bidders
EDMONTON, Alta. — Ritchie Bros. sold close to 10,000 items worth $91 million at its latest auction in Edmonton, the company said Monday. The Sept. 9 – 12 online auction attracted 16,000 bidders from 49 countries, up 11% from last year, it s…
Frankie McDougal: ‘Safety conscious about vehicles around him’
Frankie McDougal Nominated by James Scofield, Friends with his dad through the years This driver starting driving 5 years ago and has been my co-driver since he started driving. This man is 30 years old and very levelheaded, and he is safety conscious …
Michaela “Scott” Elsensohn: ‘Always willing to lend a hand’
Michaela “Scott” Elsensohn Nominated by Ralph Singer, Friend for over 10 years Scott has been trucking for over 30 years. He is an old school trucker. A rare breed these days. Scott gets out and inspects trailers like no one I’ve ever…
Roland Packer: ‘He is one of the last great drivers’
Roland Packer Nominated by Barbara Packer, Husband We have been married for just about 50 years and he’s been driving for about 40+ years. I admire him for being on the road and sacrificing his well being and comfort to make sure his family was s…
Chris Meadows: ‘He’s flatly the best driver I know’
Chris Meadows Nominated by Erik Kloeppel, Friend Chris has been driving anything with wheels for 42 years. His courtesy has rescued contracts other drivers burned. First and foremost, though, is safety. He’s flatly the best driver I know — to the…
Bill Spencer: ‘Always willing to drive wherever his company wants’
Bill Spencer Nominated by Theresa Spencer, Wife My trucker is also my husband, father to our kids works so hard to provide for his family. He is always willing to drive wherever his company wants to send him. He has always dreamed of driving truck and …
Jason Green: ‘He is my rock and cheerleader’
Jason Green Nominated by Heather Green, Wife My trucker is my husband. I have seizures and degenerative disc disease which limits what I can do a whole lot, especially after a seizure. He is home most nights because I mainly have my seizures at night. …
Tony Jacobs: ‘One of the few legendary truck drivers left’
30-plus years on the road