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Truckers Against Trafficking: Your role on the front lines
Human trafficking is a complicated crime that often happens right under our noses. The trucking industry is in a special position to help stop it.
The importance of sleep in the freight industry
Sleep is a rare commodity in a trucker’s life. Good quality sleep is even rarer, and that’s why the one-size-fits-all
The Last Ride of the Road Gang
After over 50 years of entertaining truck drivers, Dave is slowing down a little so he can travel some more as he celebrates “The Last Ride of the Road Gang,” a year-long tribute to the founders of trucker radio.
How St. Christopher’s Truckers Relief Fund changes lives
Truckers are the lifeblood of the economy. Their work is difficult, essential, and often goes unrecognized. As a result, they’re
How to take the wheel: Wanda Billups
It takes a heavy dose of courage to go out on your own and make a life for yourself. For
Truckers are uniquely positioned to help stop human trafficking – here’s how to help
Human trafficking exploits individuals into forced labor or sex trade through deception or force. Traffickers frequent truck stops, rest areas,
The logistics behind national stadium tours
Over four million tickets sold. 151 shows. Nearly $1B in revenue. Hydraulic platforms, laser lights, pyrotechnics, fireworks, jumbotrons, multiple shape-shifting
Trucker Charity Spotlight: Trucker Buddy
In November 1992, a truck driver named Gary King contacted a grade school in Williams Bay, WI, and asked the
Trucker Charity Spotlight: Truckers Final Mile
We’ve all heard the tales of truck drivers falling ill, suffering an injury, or tragically passing away while out on
Trucker Charity Spotlight: Meals for 18 Wheels
No segment of America is immune from hunger and food insecurity, and that includes the trucking community. Carriers nationwide face
Behind the scenes at the largest truck show on Earth
The first truck show of the season is the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), and as usual, truckers can look forward
18 degrees Fahrenheit is the magic number in winter driving
Even the most experienced drivers struggle with icy roads and sub-zero temperatures when winter delivers a mix of nasty weather.