Good choice, bad choice: fried chicken sandwiches

January 23, 2012

It’s hard to resist the thought of that fried chicken patty nestled between two warm buns and embellished with a pickle, and the availability of the sandwich at almost every fast food chain makes it even more difficult when living on the road. The staff here ...

Hours rule gets postponed again

November 29, 2011

FMCSA said it expects to issue the final rule within the next 30 days.

MCSAC to meet on EOBRs, sleep apnea and other topics

November 25, 2011

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee's next meeting will be Dec. 5-8.

Trucks star in annual Christmas parades

November 25, 2011

Drivers will honk "Jingle Bells" in the Christmas Convoy Truckers Parade, the oldest of the annual trucker Christmas parades returning soon to some U.S. and Canadian cities.

A joint problem

September 27, 2011

Osteoarthritis and a sedentary lifestyle can go hand-in-hand About 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. suffers from some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus or fibromyalgia, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Arthritis affects people of all races and ethnicities, ...

Front steer axle

April 25, 2011

The STEERTEK NXT fabricated front steer axle is designed to save weight and minimize stress points. The axle accommodates a variety of wheel end and knuckle designs and meets a capacity range of 8,000 to 23,000 pounds. HENDRICKSON, www.hendrickson-intl.com

Universal device mounts

April 22, 2011

Eight new Universal Device Mounts built for safety hold most portable wireless electronic devices. Each mount can be installed with no tools, feature adjustable locking joints for ease of viewing and allow full access to all device ports and controls. Styles include the cigarette port ...

Health walk emphasizes participants

March 28, 2011

Over the years I have run in scores of events. The smallest event that I have been involved with was 12 people. I have also run in races with 15,000 people. I have learned many things from my involvement in these events. The most important ...

Cooking product: Portable indoor grill

March 22, 2011

The DeLonghi BQ100 indoor grill and smokeless broiler adds convenience to cooking and eating healthy foods on the road. The portable 20- by 15- by 7-inch appliance is ideal for searing food on the grill then completing the cooking process in the broiler. The BQ100 ...

Free CSA webinar on March 22

March 9, 2011

"CSA -- What It Means to You" -- features experts from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Trucker Buddy honors Mercer driver

February 7, 2011

Steve Dyer, an owner-operator leased to Mercer Transportation, has been named the December 2010 Truck Buddy of the Month, the educational outreach Trucker Buddy International announced. Dyer is honored for volunteering at Carr Creek Elementary in Hindman, Ky., where he visited with students in discussions about ...

Pet story: My blue macaw

December 27, 2010

The following is a firsthand story from team trucker Tara Gillaspie, submitted in response to our December cover story on trucker pets. I also own a blue and gold macaw who rides with my husband Billy and me as we go down the road with ...

My guardian angel

November 30, 2010

Trucker wife Karen Colwell shares how her dog, King Yu-No, saved her husband's life on the road.

Don’t skip meals

October 20, 2010

Keeping your blood sugar level balanced throughout the day is an important factor in weight loss. Eating often helps you balance your intake and your blood sugar levels.

Belgium, Wis.

October 20, 2010

This is the trail that got me thinking about putting together a guide of trucker friendly trails. I have been stopping at the How Dea Truck Stop for more than 20 years. I had even run east about 3 miles to a state park along ...

Make some laps

October 19, 2010

When you have downtime, point to something within a 5-minute walking distance and walk to it. Then walk back. Then do the same thing again. Two laps yields 20 minutes of walking and doesn’t consume much time.

Have a short memory

October 18, 2010

This applies to both good dieting days and poor ones. Don’t sit back and ride a good few days of exercise for weeks, but (more importantly) don’t dwell on a bad eating day too long and let it derail your efforts even more.

Keep a health logbook

October 17, 2010

Record what you eat and when you exercise. Set goals in each. You’ll be able to track yourself over time and know exactly how much or how little you’ve done and change your pace and your habits accordingly.

Oct. 29: Deadline for driver nominations

September 21, 2010

  The nomination deadline has been extended to Oct. 29 for the 2011 Truckers News/ TCA Company Driver of the Year. The winner will be presented at the annual meeting of the Truckload Carriers Association, March 4-7, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. The contest is open to ...

Truckers News and TCA team for driver contest

July 20, 2010

The nomination deadline is Aug. 15 for the 2011 Truckers News/ TCA Company Driver of the Year. That winner will be presented at TCA’s annual meeting, March 4-7, 2012, in Orlando, Fla.
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