She Drives Trucks Staff (TN)SheDrivesTruckers Christmas Group spreads holiday cheerChristmas for numerous families of truck drivers will be brighter this year thanks to a group dedicated to helping their colleagues. For the 12th year, the Trucker’s Christmas Group recently gave $500 each to 25 families across the U.S. and Canada. Volunteers raised some $13,000, a single-year record for the nonprofit. “We knew there would be […]December 17, 2019SheDrivesBankruptcy court allows Celadon to pay truckersThe court overseeing the bankruptcy proceedings of the now-defunct Celadon Group has said it will allow the fleet to pay $5.4 million in compensation owed to its drivers ahead of finalizing what the company owes its creditors. U.S. bankruptcy judge Karen Owens stamped approval on the fleet’s legal motion Tuesday, saying she is authorizing — but […]December 17, 2019SheDrivesShe returned to Celadon in November only to lose her jobRebecca Peoples began her truck driving career with Celadon about five years ago and was glad she did. But, heeding the attraction of greener pastures elsewhere in the trucking industry, she left only to find those other pastures weren’t so green after all. The Alabama native returned to Celadon just last month, and last weekend […]December 10, 2019SheDrivesGift Guide: 10 Christmas ideas for the woman trucker in your lifeChristmas is right around the corner and now is the time to get any last minute gifts you may need.December 10, 2019SheDrivesTruckers Against Trafficking leader receives presidential awardTruckers Against Trafficking Executive Director and co-founder Kendis Paris was recognized for her efforts to combat human trafficking recently with a presidential award.December 10, 2019SheDrivesInterstates to get crowded during Christmas travel timesGet ready to share the interstates with more holiday travelers than ever before. A record number of Americans will travel for the upcoming holidays possibly doubling — even tripling — travel times in major metropolitan areas on Thursday, Dec. 26, the busiest day of the 11-day travel period. AAA says a total of 115.6 million […]December 10, 2019SheDrivesWomen fill ranks of year’s best country albumsThis has been an exceptional year for women in country music. Just ask Rolling Stone. The music magazine just announced its list of the 40 best country and Americana albums of 2019, and female singers and groups are especially well represented. In fact, seven of the top 10 albums are by women, and a total […]December 10, 2019SheDrivesNew award to honor Female Driver of the YearThe Women in Trucking Association and Walmart are seeking nominations for the inaugural Women in Trucking Female Driver of the Year award. The award will recognize female truck drivers who lead the industry in safety standards while actively working to enhance the public image of the trucking industry. The grand prize winner will be selected based […]December 3, 2019SheDrivesFree MATS online registration opensFree online pre-registration for the 2020 Mid-America Trucking Show opened earlier this week. The annual show returns to the Kentucky Exhibition Center in Louisville March 26-28. Show Location: Kentucky Expo Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, Kentucky 40209 Registration: Free registration for the show will open online Dec. 2. On-site registration will be $10. Show Hours: […]December 3, 2019SheDrivesNominations for CVSA award close Dec. 13The deadline to nominate an exceptional trucker for a major award is approaching. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is accepting nominations for its 2020 International Driver Excellence Award until Dec. 13. The award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond the performance of their duties as a commercial vehicle driver, distinguishing themselves conspicuously and beyond […]December 3, 2019Previous PagePage 33 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
