Recalled Mirror Glass for Peterbilt and Kenworth

Since May 31, 2019 PACCAR has recalled Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles along with certain 2020 Peterbilts numbered 520 and 579. According to the recall, the mirror glass may detach due to inadequate adhesion. This could result in the glass being a road hazard and cause reduced visibility for…


Truck Driving Competition in Montana

In Helena this last weekend, Motor Carriers of Montana put on their annual truck driving championships. Drivers from all over Montana attended this competition to demonstrate their driving skills using a variety of sizes in commercial vehicles. Some of the skills demonstrated included; tight 90-degree turns, turning around barrels, and…


Turn Your Grimy Truck into Art

Starting with a degree in art at the East Los Angeles College and leaving that behind to become a trucker in 2000, Arnulfo Gonzalez decided he could do both at the same time. While waiting for his load to be ready, he had outlined his current piece of art on…



The Trucking Alliance is Looking for Change

The Alliance for Driver Safety and Security (The Trucking Alliance), submitted a statement to Capital Hill regarding safety issues in the trucking industry. The statement included information involving; which companies and trucks should have ELDs, how drug tests are performed and keeping drug users off the roads, keeping the age…


Apps for Truckers – Best of 2019

Technology is here to help truck drivers ease their burdens when on the road, and these days there seems to be an app for everything. Some help you find nice truck stops that have showers and places to rest. There is an app which shows you what is coming up…


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Kellogg Company Wins Shipper of Choice Award

Earlier this year, the Kellogg Company took home the first place award for Shipper of Choice presented by FreightWaves and Convoy. This award was created to recognized those in the industry who are innovative and aim to improve the driver/carrier experience. Read the full story here… https://www.freightwaves.com/news/kellogg-company-takes-home-first-place-shipper-of-choice-award-by-making-drivers-a-priority


Renewable Natural Gas and Sustainability for our Future

With terms like greenhouse gas (GHG) and renewable natural gas (RNG) making their way through our government and into our trucking companies, it’s no wonder the commercial industry is taking notice. With UPS announcing their switch from Diesel to RNG comes their significant drop in GHG emissions and further dedicating…


Nominations Open for the Transition Trucking Award

Beginning back in March 19 and ending June 25, the nomination period for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award is open and looking for the next big winner. By the end of the year, one deserving veteran, who is new to the trucking industry, will be awarded a fully-loaded…


College creating solutions in Trucking

Trans Tech teams up with Pitt Community College to launch NEW CDL program Everyone is aware of the driver shortage in the industry.  For so many years the minimum age requirements handcuffed the growth of this necessary industry in order to grow.  Now you see different opportunities arising within different…