She Drives Trucks Staff (TN)HomeIdaho logger gets heartfelt sendoffSeveral truck drivers and loggers lined up their trucks to pay tribute to one of their own in the state of Idaho. Bob Ross was a logger for most of his life.January 29, 2019SheDrivesDid your carrier change your pay because of per diem tax switch?Due to a new tax law regarding per diem, trucking companies are adjusting their pay strategies. Get more information right here on Truckers News.January 29, 2019SheDrivesSquat: the one exercise to do if you only do oneIf you had to choose only one exercise to do, you could do worse than picking the seemingly modest and everyday squat. It requires little space, no equipment and it works plenty of muscle groups. It’s something you can do in the berth of your truck, which is important if you are over the road. […]January 22, 2019SheDrivesCarrier pay raise for drivers starts Feb. 3Tennessee-based Milan Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. is increasing pay for its regional over-the-road drivers, local drivers, and independent contractors. Effective Feb. 3, an experienced company driver will be paid between 44 and 53 cents per mile, resulting in annual earnings of from $66,560 to $78,260 based on 2,500 miles per week. Company teams will make from […]January 22, 2019SheDrivesPlantronics Voyager 5200 keeps you connected on the roadThe Plantronics Voyager 5200 headset helps ensure truck drivers stay connected while OTR. Check out the features and specs of the headset on Truckers News.January 22, 2019SheDrives8 tools to make you weather-wise on the roadAs a trucker it's essential that you are prepared for whatever the weather brings. Here are some tools to help you keep up with the weather while you're on the road.January 22, 2019SheDrivesWoman in the running for driver of the year honors, $25,000Six professional drivers — including a woman with more than 2 million safe miles to her credit — earlier this week were named finalists in two contests to recognize the best truckers on the road. Three were named finalists in the Company Driver of the Year contest presented by the Truckload Carriers Association and Truckers News […]January 15, 2019SheDrives7 relatively easy and cheap ways to be happierNo one needs to tell you that the life of the woman truck driver — from local to regional to over the road — is no bed of roses. Heck, lots of the time it’s not even a pillow stuffed with wilted kale. Yes, there will be lazy lumpers and dyspeptic dispatchers and whacked-out four-wheelers. […]January 15, 2019SheDrivesWoman exits number two spot at FMCSAA woman who had a long career in trucking associations who became one of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s top deputies has been replaced. Deputy Administrator Cathy Gautreaux is being replaced by Alan Hanson, deputy chief of staff for Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Chao, according to a report in Politico. Gautreaux joined FMCSA in late […]January 15, 2019SheDrivesPortable stove: if you have just one cooking applianceFor some longtime truckers, this one appliance was their entire kitchen, and it remains a staple for the over-the-road chef. This portable stove plugs into a 12-volt power port and is ideal for cooking or warming foods up to 300 degrees. It can be paired with aluminum disposable pans that make cleanup a snap, a […]January 15, 2019Previous PagePage 57 of 128Next PageTop StoriesHomeDrivers rate fuel prices, parking, compensation as top issues of concernMotor carriers, which made up 48% of respondents, had rather different issues of concern on ATRI's annual survey.HomeFeds award $200 million for 14 truck parking projects in 12 statesHomeTrump claims deal with Russia for diesel; calls it 'my Greatest Priority'HomeDriver pay increased in 2025's freight recession, says new ATA studyFeatured SponsorPremium candies, popcorn, caramels, and dubai chocolates for every sweet tooth
