Trucking company Saia Inc. has begun the process of building a new facility in Memphis by filing for close to $15 million in building permits. With the 200-dock facility’s property bordering single-family housing there has been some backlash about this location. Last October, Land Use denied Saia’s request, but the…
With the complexities involving a trucking accident most parties involved end up seeking assistance from a lawyer. Sure, accidents involving cars can be complicated but accidents involving trucks take the word “complicated” to a whole new level. Here are a few issues which lead to further complicating the process: Trucks…
In a world where information is key it’s no wonder trucking companies are adopting telematics in order to further advance their efficiency and productivity. In the following report, they talk about five ways telematics are changing the way trucking companies operate. These include; asset tracking, maintenance management, monitoring driver behavior,…
Ohio resident and retired truck driver Mike Georgeff was honored in Omaha, Neb. for driving 2 million miles without getting into an accident. Over the years he hauled different loads for different companies, trained many new truck drivers, and avoided some major catastrophes. Georgeff retired from Werner Enterprises after 27…
With the shortage of truck drivers, comes a more competitive salary rate in each state. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states the average annual wage for truck drivers as of May 2018 is $45,570. The numbers from Nevada are a bit higher with $50,920 according to a study done…
Announced at the Transportation Intermediaries Association Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Fla., the 2019 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award was given to Judy R. McReynolds of ArcBest. Chosen among five finalists, McReynolds is the chariman, president and chief executive officer of ArcBest. McReynolds has been in the trucking industry for…
Using her voice to help raise awareness, Ingrid Brown’s passion for driving and safety helped create a campaign about sharing roads with larger vehicles. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created the “Our Roads, Our Safety” campaign to raise awareness about safety on the road with buses and large…
Out of more than 50 submissions, the Overdrive-Red Eye Radio Trucker Talent Search chose Jason Henley of Jemison, Ala., as one of its finalists. He and the other finalists will head to the Great American Truck Show in Dallas in August to compete during a live performance. According to the…
Last year, the New York State Police handed out more than 15,000 tickets to violators of the state’s section 1163 law that includes not using your turn signal, misusing your blinker or not using your blinker at least 100 feet before making your turn. For truck drivers, and their inability…
In Jackson, Tenn., off Exit 87 of I-40 you will find Josh Wadley’s Exit 87 BBQ. After many years in and out of the penitentiary, Josh is now spending his days connecting with and feeding the truckers as they drive by. He’ll chat on the CB and let truckers know…