Words to truck by: ‘You will never, ever come out ahead running at a loss’
Refusing to do that, independents Daniel and Phyllis Snow have been at home for going on a month now as rates and available freight volumes have fallen and what Snow calls a veritable epidemic of “bad business” (extending from brokers to shippers and r…
Ice Road Truckers’ Lisa Kelly Talks Trucking, Reality TV
Lisa Kelly was a professional driver before the cameras began to roll on Ice Road Truckers – the reality TV show that brought Alaska’s Dalton Highway into family living rooms.
How Fleets are Using Tech to Stay Safe During COVID-19
Trucking companies have been using a variety of technologies to keep their employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Dash Cams Improved Safety at Florida Construction Fleet
Vallencourt Construction has dash cameras in every one of its 100 vehicles. It’s not a common practice among construction fleets, but for Risk Manager Troy Betts, the decision to install dash cams from Samsara two years ago has gone above and beyond hi…
Mattel Unveils Special Edition Toys, Honors Delivery Drivers
Mattel announced the launch of #ThankYouHeroes, a special edition line of collectible action figures and Little People Community Champions that honors the individuals leading the fight against COVID-19, including delivery truck drivers.
Karma Launches EV Utility Van Platform
Karma Automotive announced its E-Flex utility van platform with extended range electric vehicle (EREV) architecture. Designed for commercial fleets, it offers an all-electric range of 200 miles.
TravelCenters revamps leadership
WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America announced Friday that it has launched a company-wide reorganization to improve its operational efficiency and profitability. The announcement came just weeks after the company laid off 2,900 field employe…
News roundup, May 1: Truckers make ‘distress call’ to Trump in D.C.
Dozens of truckers descended on D.C. Friday morning and blew their horns to try to gain the attention of President Trump to help with low rates during the pandemic. CVSA has compiled a searchable resource of emergency declarations. Oregon Trucking Asso…
An edgy Pete walks into a biker bar…
Among the custom touches on Steven Landry’s 2004 Peterbilt was a copy of the famous angry-duck hood ornament on Rubber Duck’s Mack in the movie “Convoy.”
Jeffrey Lantz’s 2019 International LoneStar
The truck is powered by a 605-hp Cummins X15 Performance Series with an Eaton 13-speed UltraShift.