Randy and Jeremy Thomas, a father-son duo driving for FedEx Freight, captured state titles in different classes at the 2018 West Virginia Truck Driving Championships, and one of them was named Grand Champion as well.
July 25, 2018Business, Safety
Like Father, Like Son: Thomases Win W.Va. State Titles
Business, Safety
Nebraska Grand Champion Tim Dean Has Been Down This Road Before
Nebraska 2018 Grand Champion Tim Dean has won eight state championships, placed second at the National Truck Driving Championship in 2009 and served as a member of the 2009-2010 America’s Road Team. To say he is experienced is an understatement.
July 20, 2018Business
Holland Addresses Driver Shortage With Veteran Training Programs
The expanded training program at Holland, a regional less-than-truckload transportation provider, is chipping away at the driver shortage problem by training veterans to become professional, full-time truckers.
July 19, 2018Business
Truck Stops Respond to Drivers' Needs
A truck stop is not just a location for drivers to refuel. Across the United States they create a unique “home away from home” for drivers.
July 5, 2018Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics
Drivers Overcome Web of Regulations to Deliver Holiday Fireworks
Although they drive trucks only one to six times a year, drivers for American Pyrotechnics Association members face unique challenges related to federal transportation safety regulation.
June 20, 2018Business, Equipment
Brent Yeagy Named CEO of Trailer Maker Wabash National Corp.
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. named Brent Yeagy its president and CEO, succeeding Richard Giromini.
June 6, 2018