Valentine’s Day Plan for Single Trucker

February 6, 2012

  Dear Carolyn, Have I told you lately how much I hate Valentine's Day? This year, instead of complaining that I don't have a boyfriend, I’m planning to celebrate Discount Chocolate Wednesday! Let the chocolate frenzy begin! Single and Not Sorry Dear No Sorrows, Sounds like a good plan to me! I’m ...

Snack recipe: Apples, Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Seed Stacks

February 1, 2012

I am declaring February my Healthy Obsession Snack Month. I'll try to post a new snack recipe at least twice a week. I'd love to hear from you about your own favorite snacks, as well as whether you enjoyed making the ones I've suggested. Check ...

Why doesn’t she return my calls?

January 30, 2012

Dear Carolyn, I'm a truck driver who recently asked out a nice gal who works in the main office the small trucking company I drive for. We had a good time and I would like to ask her out again. However, she has not returned any ...

FTR index dips in October

December 5, 2011

The environment for truckers softened primarily due to further delay in the issuance of revised hours-of-service regulations.

Hours rule gets postponed again

November 29, 2011

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

Groups file lawsuit to block cross-border program

November 29, 2011

A lawsuit seeks to block the U.S. DOT from opening the U.S. border to Mexican trucks.

Rule bars handheld cell phone while driving Jan. 1

November 23, 2011

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has released a final rule that will allow commercial drivers to continue hands-free cell phone use, but will bar operating handheld cell phones while driving.

Class 8 orders reported strong in September

October 5, 2011

Preliminary September orders increased 12 percent over August and 56 percent over a year earlier, FTR Associates said.

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, ...

Transport America wins top award

August 31, 2011

Transport America is the winner of the award for Top Truckload Dry Freight Provider in Logistics Management magazine’s 2011 Quest for Quality series. The award was given based on categories of performance, value, information technology, customer service and equipment and operations. For details, visit the Transport ...

Exercise product: fold-up bike

August 19, 2011

The MIAMI Citizen Bike is a combination of practicality and performance, especially for drivers who have a minimal amount of storage space, the company says. The Value Series folding bikes feature a Shimano six-speed index gear system with a grip shifter that folds and unfolds, ...

I-405 in Los Angeles reopened early

July 17, 2011

Truckers coped with the freeway closure by leaving early and taking alternate routes.

Detroit Diesel to honor truckers

July 15, 2011

Truckers may tour Detroit manufacturing plant, have lunch and get free merchandise as part of a driver appreciation promotion for August.

Minnesota rest areas remain shut

July 13, 2011

Minnesota’s public rest areas remain barricaded as state officials near the two-week mark of their shutdown.

Big Rig Run set for Dallas

June 16, 2011

Truckers News will hold the second annual "Big Rig Run" 5k run/walk in conjunction with the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas.

Trucker gives relationship advice

Hi Carolyn, I enjoy your column in Truckers New. However,  I don't believe that part about  "... even not a very nice person." I am writing about your advice to Tracy about the  "red flags." There are some proactive things Tracy could do to expose those red ...

What a woman says and what she really means!

Dear Carolyn, My girlfriend is obviously mad at me. Every time I ask her what's wrong, she's says, "nothing." Why can't a woman just say what she means? When she say's "nothing," I say, "fine." Bruce Dear Bruce, How's that working out for ya? You can tell how mad ...

Editor’s Journal

Drivers prove again that they are always there in time of need .

Side rollover protection system

May 31, 2011

The IMMI RollTek side rollover protection system has been integrated in the Atlas Premium Air Ride, high back driver’s seat on all Peterbilt Class 8 vehicles. RollTek combines side airbag protection with seatbelt technology. The system deploys within a quarter-second to minimize impact. PETERBILT, www.peterbilt.com

He learned from his mistake

 Dear Carolyn, I’m dating a man that was married to a terrible woman. She ran around on him and let him down in so many ways. He says he's learned a lot about life and love from all the mistakes they made. We are really good ...
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