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Listen as you drive to podcasts aimed at women and money
For many people, talking about personal finances is a touchy topic. Because of this, many of us go through life without getting the sort of solid advice we need to manage our money so the bills are paid, credit card spending doesn’t overwhelm us and we don’t get flooded when that so-called “rainy day” arrives […]
January 21, 2020
Owner-operator in film about autonomous trucks
Debbie Desiderato is: An independent owner-operator with 17 years and 1.3 million miles to her credit The woman behind Walkabout Transport Winner of one of the National Association of Small Trucking Companies’ best drivers awards last year Creator of the Truckers Notes app And now, a voice raising questions about autonomous trucks in a new […]
January 21, 2020
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Experts offer wellness advice at several TA Petro, Express locations
Several TA Petro and TA Express locations around the country will host wellness experts for truckers to talk to in the next several months. During StayFIT days, Bob Perry, the founder and president of Health in Transportation, and Hope Zvara, the co-founder and CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga, will meet with truckers at several travel […]
January 14, 2020
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Survey: Paying monthly bills tops list of truckers’ concerns
More than half the truck drivers in a recent survey see their work as only a job with which to pay the bills, almost a third said they would like to get out of the industry, and the majority believe new trucking technology will be used to monitor and control them. Those were three of […]
January 14, 2020
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5 women’s health blogs you ought to be reading
Spending as much time on the road as you do, it’s possible that you might miss a doctor’s appointment every now and then, but that doesn’t mean you can ignore your health and well-being entirely. Luckily, the internet is a wealth of information, including blogs focused on health topics for women. Here are five that […]
January 14, 2020
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Woman’s custom truck raises mental health awareness
Company truck driver Lucy Fulsom has lived with mental illness her entire life. Her custom wrapped-truck raises mental health awareness.
January 14, 2020
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Expect delays on I-20 bridge over Mississippi
If your trucking travels take you across the bridge over the Mississippi River at Vicksburg, Mississippi, you can expect delays starting Monday, Jan. 20 and lasting at least until early 2021. The nearly 50-year-old span that carries Interstate 20 over the river will get a complete facelift and some structural improvements, according to the Louisiana […]
January 14, 2020
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Judge extends hold on California contractor law
A federal judge Monday, Jan. 13, indefinitely extended a temporary restraining order that exempts trucking from compliance with the new California law that effectively forced carriers to stop contracting with owner-operators and small fleets. Following “two hours of spirited debate,” said Joe Rajkovacz, head of government affairs for the Western States Trucking Association, Judge Roger […]
January 14, 2020
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2019: 365 days of trucking wrapped up in one story
By any reasonable standard, 2019 has been a busy year for the American trucking industry and those who make a living in it. At times it was rewarding, at other times it was especially frustrating. We’ve have tried to wrap up what went on in several stories. Here they are collected all in one place. […]
January 7, 2020
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Truckers offer their opinions on FMCSA’s accomplishments
As most Americans were busy figuring out how to take off work and begin celebrating New Year’s Eve early, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration posted its list of accomplishments for 2019 on its Facebook page. The post said: Year in Review: FMCSA’s 2019 accomplishments reflect the Trump Administration’s commitment to improving safety on our […]
January 7, 2020
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Twice as many truckers face random drug tests
The new year will begin with it a new demand by the federal government to test more truckers for alcohol and drug use. Currently, 25% of all truckers must be tested. But, results from a 2018 survey have triggered a requirement that doubles that amount to a minimum of 50% of a carrier’s total number […]
January 7, 2020
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Gear Guide offers tips on a better you and better driving
The new year has arrived and so has the latest edition of the Overdrive and Truckers News Truckers Gear Guide, and it’s loaded with information to help ensure 2020 is your best trucking year ever. Featured in the January/February issue of the Gear Guide, which is presented by the RoadPro Family of Brands, is good, […]
January 7, 2020
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RoadPro celebrates new year with contest for truckers
You could start 2020 with some new gear to make your time on the road, more comfortable, more connected and safer, and all you have to do is enter the latest contest from a leading supplier of trucker equipment. RoadPro Family of Brands kicks off the new year with a contest specific to truckers called […]
January 7, 2020
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Winter winds have no respect for this tractor-trailer
This Amazon Prime tractor-trailer got shoved around by high winds on Interstate 25 in Colorado Wednesday, Jan. 1. The National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder posted some wind gusts reached 80 mph.
January 7, 2020
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Twice as many truckers to be tested for drugs, alcohol
The new year will begin with it a new demand by the federal government to test more truckers for alcohol and drug use. Currently, 25% of all truckers must be tested. But, results from a 2018 survey have triggered a requirement that doubles that amount to a minimum of 50% of a carrier’s total number […]
December 31, 2019
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Dramatic Texas truck crash caught by TV film crew
Two people were injured — including a Texas state trooper — when a tractor-trailer slammed into a stopped vehicle and then crushed a police car on eastbound U.S. 84 in northwest Texas Friday, Dec. 27. The crash occurred Friday morning as dense fog covered the area near Slaton, about 120 miles south of Amarillo. Police […]
December 31, 2019
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Travel with your dog? You may want this GPS collar
Trucking, and especially over-the-road, can be a lonely business. Having someone to share the ride with can make it far less so. For many drivers, that trucking companion may be a dog. However, traveling with a pet can bring a huge problem: what if your dog gets free and takes off without you? You may […]
December 31, 2019
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Drivers have plenty to say about carrier’s recent closing
This is how the story on Truckers News started earlier this month: “With Christmas just days away, Akron, Ohio-based carrier G.D.S. Express closed abruptly Tuesday, Dec. 17. The fleet shut off fuel cards for drivers still on the road Wednesday, Dec. 18, and office staff and drivers were reportedly not paid this week, according to […]
December 31, 2019
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