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Here’s how to keep your New Year’s resolutions

January is the time when we resolve to quit bad habits and adopt good ones; resolutions that often last no longer than February. There’s a reason our good intentions melt away before the snow does; psychologists call it “willpower depletion.” Most of us have only so much willpower, the theory goes, and it can be […]

Gear Resolutions

Rescue Tool for when you have an emergency

Sometimes you need a tool to do some hard work and even get you out of a touch spot. The Channellock Rescue Tool Model 87 pries open windows and doors, cuts wires and cables, shuts off gas safety valves and loosens hose couplings. That makes it ideal for emergency situations. The 87 Rescue Tool is 8.8 inches […]

Turn your lighter into a torch

If you find yourself needing to start a fire, often matches just aren’t enough. For those times, you may wish to use the Soto Pocket Torch, which turns a common disposable lighter into a real fire starter. It’s flame, according to the company, will reach 2,300 degrees and is wind resistant. The Pocket Torch is […]

Soto Pocket Torch

Now you can roll on cold therapy

If you’ve got a nagging injury or even if you’re sore from a day of driving, often a massage or an ice pack will make you feel better. Now you can have both at the same time with the FRoller, a handheld massager you simply freeze then roll over your aching muscles. The FRoller was […]

In case of emergency …

This is one of those things you often tell yourself about — “I ought to have a good first aid kit in my truck.” — but often don’t have the time to act on it. Now you can. This first aid kit may be small, but it is nicely compact and yet complete. And, you […]

Snow, ice stand no chance against Alpha Shovel

Winter just got a new enemy. The Alpha Shovel, which destroyed its Kickstarter goal, is made of aluminum and has a serrated front edge for breaking ice. It features a sandblasted clear-coat finish to help keep snow from sticking. What makes the Alpha Shovel particularly attractive to truck drivers is that it collapses and is […]

Love’s Truck Stop January 2017 Flyer

Download a full-size PDF of the Love’s flyer.

Freightliner In-Cab Training System from Rolling Strong

Bell warns others of approach by walkers, runners

You have been told to get out and walk or run. “It’s good for you,” they say. “Just 15 minutes a day,” they say. “It’s good for your ______ (fill in body part or system),” they say. So, you hit the road, street, sidewalk, parking lot and before you know it, someone’s in front of […]

2016: The year in Gear for truck drivers

Best new gear & gadgets

Winter weather is making its presence known throughout much of the U.S. and staying on top of highway conditions is essential. Many drivers rely on their CB radio to keep them up to date on any trouble spots and Uniden’s Bearcat 980 SSB CB radio has several features that can help do just that. What sets it apart are several additions that are normally seen in much bigger and more expensive models. Most notable are a new noise-cancelling microphone to clear out highway and other background noise, seven choices of backlighting, large display panel and a feature that allows instant switching to emergency channel 9. This radio got a four and half stars rating from Amazon shoppers, and 85 percent gave it four or five stars. Uniden also offers the Pro401 HH, a professional level handheld CB with 40 channels. It has four watts of power, rechargeable batteries, auto noise cancel and high/low power selection. Accessories include belt clip and strap, flexible antenna and DC adapter. Both are available at travel plazas and online.

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2,134 U.S. vehicles placed out of service during Brake Safety Week

Last year, during Brake Safety Week, a total of 2,296 vehicles were placed out of service, including 2,035 in the U.S.

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Road Warrior: Army veteran and steel hauler, wins custom KW & $50,000

CargoNet Q3 2026 Supply Chain Risk Trends report showing 547 theft incidents, top targeted states, and $230M estimated loss value

Cargo theft update: fewer incidents but value of stolen goods up sharply

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ATHS adds 3 trucking pioneers to its Industry Leader Hall of Fame

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