Articles by Chantel Cartier

Trucker Wins Big in Tennessee Lottery

Chattanooga truck driver David Partain used the hood of his big rig to scratch off a winning lottery ticket this week. Partain’s ticket won him the top prize of $2,000,000 in the Mega Millionaire Jumbo Bucks Tennessee Lottery. After the initial shock of realizing he won the jackpot, Partain called…


Truckers are Fighting Against the PRO Act

Owner-operators might be a thing of the past if the PRO Act gets pushed through. The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2021 implements the ABC test to determine if workers are considered employees of a business or not. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has sent a letter…



Love’s Adds More Trucking Parking in New York

Love’s Travel Stops has opened a new location in Bath, New York just off Interstate 86. The 12,000 square feet Travel Stop is open 24/7, offers 56 new truck parking spaces, 7 diesel bays, 7 showers, laundry facilities, Love’s Truck Care, a CAT Scale, and many food options including a…


Michigan Implements Weight Restrictions on Roads

Michigan’s annual spring weight restrictions have gone into effect. Areas with restrictions include M-20 from the interchange with US-31 in Oceana County, then east on M-20 to US-131, then north on US-131 to M-20 in Mecosta County, then east on M-20 to US-10 in Midland County, then east on US-10…


Michelin has New Energy Tires for Fleets

Michelin North America is launching two new fuel-efficient truck tires. The MICHELIN X Multi Energy Z2 is for regional and super-regional applications. Available in the United States and Canada, this tire sets a standard for fuel efficiency, traction, and mileage performance. The MICHELIN X Line Energy T2 is for long-haul…


MTA Names 2020 Minnesota Driver of the Year

The Minnesota Trucking Association has named Scott Smith the 2020 Minnesota Driver of the Year. Smith currently drivers for BarOle Trucking, an intermodal carrier out of Roseville. He’s racked up 4.6 million safe miles in his 43 years of commercial driving. BarOle nominated Smith because of his commitment to safety….



New Trucker Book is out for Kids

Tripp Wheeler is back in an all-new adventure! Following the success of their first book, the authors of The Red, White and Blue Party have come out with another kid’s book about trucking. This time around you can follow, Tripp Wheeler and Detour, his sidekick, on their adventures while hauling…