Today, Veteran’s Day 2019, the TA Restaurant Group, a part of TravelCenters of America, is offering all members of the military (veteran and active-duty) to a free meal at participating Country Pride and Iron Skillet restaurants. Military members must show proof of service to their restaurant server before ordering. Click…
As a ‘thank you’ to those who have served and are currently serving in the military, TravelCenters of America’s Iron Skillet and Country Pride are offering free meals on Veteran’s Day, November 11. Veterans and those active in the military must show proof of service. Click the link below to…
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., out of California, has partnered with American Trucking Associations’ Heroes Truck program. The largest manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and leading manufacturer of other trailer styles has donated a 2020 4000D-X Composite TBR dry van trailer to the program. The trailer is wrapped with graphics promoting the…
During the ATA Management Conference & Exhibit, Mack trucks announced that it will continue its support of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Workforce Heroes program. This includes the donation of a Mack Anthem 70-inch Stand Up Sleeper model with a unique camouflage-styled wrap. The truck has visited 9 locations across…
Joliet Junior College has received a grant from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration totaling almost $170,000. This money will be used towards its Driving America: One Veteran at a Time CDL Training program. The program assists current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their spouses to…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has awarded $77.3 million for truck safety. The money will go to states and educational institutions to further improve commercial vehicle safety and will be split up to improve different areas. $43.3 million will enhance commercial vehicle safety effort…
There is a licensed mobile ministry that drives around the country and reaches those truckers who can’t attend church because of their lifestyle. Trucking for the Word of God Ministries gives inspiration to as many people as possible with its highly decorated truck and trailer. The driver’s side shows bible…
Each year, trucks from all over the country deliver over a million Remembrance Wreaths that are to be placed on graves of veterans in more than 1,600 locations. This year the event is happening on December 14 with ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and other participating locations. This is one…
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…
Oregon-based advertising company Rolling Adz works with owner operators and trucking fleets by putting advertising on their trucks. By going from an all white surface to one with a colorful and eye-catching ad on it, truck drivers can make some extra cash while they are running their normal routes. Rolling…