She Drives Trucks Staff (TN)SheDrivesOne tool tackles numerous jobs in your truckIf you often find yourself needing to fix something and are loathe to dig through a large toolbox for the item you need, then you’ll want to stash the FREE P2 someplace handy in your truck’s cab. The latest from multi-tool master maker Leatherman has all of the tools you expect from them, but in […]October 13, 2020SheDrivesDrivers arrested for hauling illicit drugsA truck driver was arrested in San Diego Friday, Oct. 9, when U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents found a huge cache of illegal narcotics stashed in a load of medical supplies. CBP agents seized an estimated $7.2 million in drugs including: 3,014 pounds of methamphetamine 64 pounds of heroin 29 pounds of fentanyl powder […]October 13, 2020SheDrivesOne fleet ups driver pay, another adds bonusesA 450-truck reefer carrier in western Ohio increased driver pay recently. Unlike many in the trucking industry, the raise given by Continental Express Inc. was not strictly in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Jake Albers, director of operations for CEI, said the company normally reviews compensation annually but increased driver pay early. “We review […]October 13, 2020SheDrivesRed Kap, Cracker Barrel team up to feed truckersRed Kap, a maker of workwear, is collaborating with Cracker Barrel restaurants to give truckers free meals. Now through Oct. 25, the Trucker Tab provides a link to receive a $15 gift card good for a meal at one of the 660 Cracker Barrel restaurants in 45 states. Red Kap started the program with a […]October 13, 2020SheDrivesHave an opinion about I-10 parking? Make it heardTruck drivers are being asked to provide input on the challenges and issue they face with truck parking along a corridor of I-10 from California to Texas. The I-10 Corridor Coalition, which is made up of transportation departments in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, has launched a survey for truck drivers that travel in the area. The […]October 13, 2020SheDrivesMagazine names top transportation companies for womenRedefining the Road magazine, the magazine of the Women In Trucking Association recently announced the list of the “Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation” for 2020. There are several key features that distinguish companies recognized on this list, said Brian Everett, publisher of Redefining the Road. They include corporate cultures that foster […]October 6, 2020SheDrivesWomen make up 6.7% of U.S. trucking’s driversThe trucking industry generated $791.7 billion in revenue in 2019, moving 11.84 billion tons of freight, according to the latest edition of ATA American Trucking Trends 2020, the American Trucking Associations’ annual compilation of industry data. Among the findings in the publication are: In 2019, trucking’s revenues accounted for 80.4% of the nation’s freight bill […]October 6, 2020SheDrivesPrepare for uncertain winter weather with these appsWhile Fall just arrived recently, AccuWeather took time out from all things pumpkin spiced to turn its attention to Winter. The national forecaster suggests the winter of 2020-2021 will: be influenced by La Nina, the condition in which surface water in the Pacific Ocean near the equator is cooler than normal. It delivers wetter than […]October 6, 2020SheDrivesSerious about your coffee? So is this mugYou’re most likely familiar with Yeti for keeping cold things cold; their coolers are all but legendary and favored by lots of truckers. The company also helps keep hot things hot, including that all-important first cup of coffee in the morning. This 14-ounce Yeti Rambler mug will keep your coffee hot until the last sip, […]October 6, 2020SheDrives70 new parking spots added in Gila Bend, ArizonaThe Pilot Travel Center recently opened in Gila Bend, Arizona following the completion of a ground-up rebuild. The new facility at 3006 S. Butterfield Trail will be the company’s 27th location in Arizona, including travel centers, dealers, and licensees in the Pilot Flying J travel center network. This Pilot Travel Center offers: 70 truck parking […]October 6, 2020Previous PagePage 11 of 127Next PageTop StoriesNewsDuffy threatens 3 states with loss of funds over language enforcement“As we saw with the horrific Florida crash that killed three, when states fail to enforce the law, they put the driving public in danger."HomeFedEx Freight driver from North Dakota wins driving skills competitionHomeFeds halt work visas for foreign drivers; cite safety, job issuesHomeJ.B. Hunt driver from Wisconsin named Goodyear's Highway HeroFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds
