Articles by Chantel Cartier

Trucking Companies Tricked by Government Impersonators will get Refunds

Almost 15,000 trucking companies were duped into paying motor carrier registration services by fake, government-impersonating companies. The Federal Trade Commission has agreed to refund a total of $757.946 to the trucking companies. In the end, this scheme cost the small businesses over $19 million in service fees. If you are…



Trucker Simulation Game Coming in 2020

Toplitz Productions, out of Austria, has announced its upcoming product line of Dynasty games which include Trucker’s Dynasty: Cuba Libre. You can build a trucking empire on this PC simulation game by hauling legal or illegal cargo around Cuba. You can help your company thrive and turn it into a…


Filling a Need for Truckers in Iowa

In Waterloo, Iowa, Ruan Transportation is teaming up with Hawkeye Community College to put military veterans behind the wheels of its trucks. A truck driving simulator was donated by Ruan to the college for an apprenticeship program and after a 12-week program, the veterans will then work for Ruan. Read…


Regulations for Truckers that You Should Know Right Now

Keeping up with the ever-changing world of regulations and laws can be difficult, more so for truck drivers. This year alone so much has changed in the industry already, but knowing how laws and regulations impact your day to day job can help keep your truck rolling. Some examples include…


KeepTruckin Now Offers Facility Insights

With its goal of minimizing delays and detention, Facility Insights gives carriers the information they need so they know what to expect at a facility. By using data from a network of trucks and carriers, KeepTrucking helps build a picture of facility dwell times and helps save time for truckers….


AG Trucking is a Presenting Sponsor for Open-Wheels 500

Qualification Weekend for the inaugural Open-Wheels.com 500 will be on November 9 and 10, and AG Trucking has signed on to be the presenting sponsor. The Indiana based company’s contribution will help make the Qualifications Weekend run smoothly during the event’s first year. Racers will be utilizing the iRacing Motorsports…


186 Logistics and Transportation Companies in America Make the List

Inc.’s 2019 list of The Most Successful Companies in America include 186 Logistics and Transportation companies. The small business and startup magazine posted its list of 5000 of The Most Successful Companies in America earlier this year and a handful are in the trucking industry. In second place, FreightWise out…


Prepare for Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Provider of driver retention tools, Stay Metrics has provided a free list of ideas on getting the most out of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. This ATA holiday runs September 8-14 this year and celebrates truck drivers. After interviewing people in the trucking industry, Stay Metrics has supplied us with…