She Drives Trucks Staff (TN)SheDrivesNew travel center opens in central ArkansasRockford, Illinois-based Road Ranger recently opened its 40th travel center, this one on Interstate 40 in Brinkley, Arkansas, about halfway between Little Rock and Memphis, Tennessee. The new location features: 81 truck parking spaces 8 diesel lanes numerous dining options including Tejas Tacos, Dan’s Big Slice Pizza, Ben’s Pretzels, Road Ranger Kitchen, and a Wendy’s […]June 23, 2020SheDrivesLove for animals leads driver to cattle hauling, horse racingCanadian truck driver Maggie McCaskie’s lifelong love for animals led her to cattle hauling almost 10 years ago, and she hasn’t looked back.June 23, 2020SheDrivesClearDryve line of wireless headphones expandedRand McNally today debuted three new ClearDryve headphone and headset devices aimed at professional drivers. ClearDryve is the company’s line of wireless stereo headphones that convert into mono headsets through removal of one earcup, providing flexibility for over-the-road drivers. The two-in-one design provides professional drivers with two high-end products in one. The three new ClearDryve […]June 23, 2020SheDrivesLaw that blocks CA fleets from using owner-operators pausedCalifornia’s A.B. 5 law, which effectively prohibits fleets from contracting with owner-operator drivers, is still on a temporary court-ordered hold, and that short-term pause will remain in effect least through late 2020, if not longer. Though no date is yet set, the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has indicated it will hear oral arguments […]June 23, 2020SheDrivesSummer’s arrival means being aware of heat-related illnessesSummer officially begins Saturday afternoon, June 20, but parts of the U.S. have already seen excessive heat and humidity. While you may spend the bulk of your workday in the air-conditioned comfort of your truck’s cab, you might be surprised at the intensity of heat when you to emerge at a mid-day site hundreds of […]June 17, 2020SheDrivesNY Thruway improvements will create more truck parkingTruckers traveling the New York State Thruway will see more parking and increased amenities as part of a $450 million plan to upgrade the interstate’s 27 rest areas. The New York State Thruway Authority Board of Directors earlier this week accepted a proposal that includes creating a total of 150 more truck parking spaces and […]June 17, 2020SheDrivesTennessee carrier raises $25,000 for St. JudeA Tennessee trucking company recently used motorcycles instead of big rigs to raise money for a good cause for sick children. The fifth annual Big G Motorcycle Ride benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital May 30 raised $25,000, which was $15,000 more than their goal this year. Some 148 motorcycle riders drove 75 miles to […]June 17, 2020SheDrivesDrivers fear bringing COVID-19 home to family, friendsTruck drivers say that while they feel safe driving during the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, they are concerned about their personal health and the health of others. An online survey by the Professional Driver Agency shows the COVID-19 outbreak has created personal and economic challenges for some drivers. The survey found 72% of drivers were […]June 16, 2020SheDrives10 rest areas in Wyoming closed to save moneyIf you travel through or to Wyoming, you’re trip planning better include a careful look at where to park because the state is closing 10 rest area to save money. Effective June 15, the state will close the rest areas to reduce spending by the Wyoming Department of Transportation. A WDOT spokesman said the closings […]June 9, 2020SheDrivesLatest Citizen Drivers have combined 80 years on the roadTwo veteran truckers are the latest to be honored by having their names attached to travel centers. TravelCenters of America today announced its seventh annual Citizen Driver Award winners. They are Herschel Evans of Bremen, Georgia and Jerry Seaman of Huron, South Dakota. The travel center network created the award to recognize professional drivers who […]June 9, 2020Previous PagePage 20 of 127Next PageTop StoriesHomeHave your say: Survey of top industry issues now open through Oct. 10“ATRI’s annual survey gives truck drivers an opportunity to make our collective concerns known."HomeCargo theft expected to surge during long Labor Day weekendNewsDuffy threatens 3 states with loss of funds over language enforcementHomeFedEx Freight driver from North Dakota wins driving skills competitionFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
