She Drives Trucks Staff (TN)SheDrivesRoadcheck inspection blitz focuses on lighting, trucker hoursTruckers in the U.S. Canada and Mexico have about 90 days to ensure they and their trucks are prepared for one of this year’s inspection blitzes, which organizers say will have special focuses on driver’s hours of service and on the trucks’ lighting systems. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has set May 4-6 as the […]February 2, 2021SheDrivesSenate approves Buttigieg secretary of transportationFormer South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg today was easily confirmed as President Joseph R. Biden’s Secretary of Transportation. Buttigieg’s nomination was approved by the full Senate by a vote of 86-13. At the age of 39 Buttigieg is the youngest member of Biden’s Cabinet and takes over a massive agency that has jurisdiction over […]February 2, 2021SheDrivesAs more winter driving looms, here’s the gear to help you face itOn Tuesday, Feb. 2, the best-known celebrity rodent — Punxsutawney Phil — saw his shadow meaning we have six more weeks of winter. For professional truck drivers that means six more weeks of bundling up, facing foul driving conditions and watching four-wheelers behave even more badly than normal. Doing that requires not just fortitude and […]February 2, 2021SheDrivesTA Petro app adds fuel island conveniencesNow you can save time and steps when fueling at TA, Petro Stopping Center or TA Express locations. TravelCenters of America Inc. recently added a new feature to its TruckSmart mobile app, allowing professional drivers to activate the diesel pumps and pay for fuel from the comfort of their cabs with its new PumpSmart feature. […]January 26, 2021SheDrivesUPS sells its freight operations for $800 millionUPS Freight, one of the largest trucking organizations in the U.S. is being sold to the Canadian transportation and logistics behemoth TFI International, Inc. A statement from the Quebec-based buyer said the sale price was $800 million. A statement from TFI International said about 90% of the acquired business will operate independently within TFI International’s […]January 26, 2021SheDrivesLove’s plans continued growth in 2021Love’s Travel Stops earlier this week announced plans to open up to 50 travel stops and add more than 3,000 truck parking spots in 2021. The announcement follows a challenging 2020 in which Love’s opened 38 new locations, added over 3,000 truck parking spaces, according to a statement from the company. “2020 was difficult, but […]January 26, 2021SheDrivesBlueParrott upgrades popular wireless headsetProfessional drivers cannot settle for equipment of any sort that is not up to the demands of the job they have to do. That’s true of the truck they drive, the trailer they pull, and the gear they use. The newly designed BlueParrott’s B450-XT wireless headset delivers the fit, comfort, and performance truckers require. Recently […]January 26, 2021SheDrivesArtur Express rolls out new compensation plansMissouri-based Artur Express Inc. recently rolled out a new company driver pay plan and what it calls a Profit Leasing Program for owner-operators. According to the company, the Truckers’ Company Driver Pay Plan is based on seven areas of performance: experience, safety, on-time performance, driver habits, technology, miles, and longevity. Each driver is awarded points […]January 26, 2021SheDrivesNagle gives largest pay hike in its historyAn Ohio-based reefer company recently gave its drivers a significant pay raise. Nagle Toledo, Inc., a family-owned carrier servicing the East Coast, increased it’s starting salary from $1,200 per week to $1,400 with top pay at $1,700 per week. The 17% increase is the largest driver wage increase in the company’s 36-year history, according to […]January 19, 2021SheDrivesMelton doubles tarping payTulsa-based Melton Truck Lines recently announced it will double the amount it pays drivers for tarping loads. The increase is effective Feb. 2. The decision to hike tarping pay from $50 to $100 a load came after Melton conducted a driver survey, which found an increase in tarp pay would be the most meaningful pay […]January 19, 2021Previous PagePage 3 of 127Next PageTop StoriesHomeK&J Trucking and Challenger overall winners in Best Fleets to Drive For“Both companies showed that they’re progressive in developing innovative programs that truly make a difference in their relationships with drivers."HomeMain channel in Port of Baltimore expected to be open by end of MayHomeNumber of truck-related crash deaths increased in 2022, says NHTSANewsEach of TCA's 5 Professional Drivers of the Year receives $20,000Featured SponsorDezl Trucking Headsets 100/200 Series - Life on the road never sounded so good