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Introducing Gina Jones: FIT DRIVER’s Professional Truck Driver for May Gina Jones has been traveling the roads alongside her husband, Steve, for 14 years. Originally earning her Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at 50, Gina transitioned to trucking as a second career after spending 28 years in her f
By Elka du Piesanie According to the National Traffic Information System (NaTIS), South Africa has nearly 400,000 trucks on its roads, indicating that there are potentially vast numbers of commercial truck drivers. With long-haul truckers frequently facing challenging working conditions, are we doin
Family and Trucks: The Davis Legacy Family plays a vital role for many professional drivers, with children often stepping into positions within the family trucking business. Brandon Davis believes his two sons are destined to follow similar paths. Both boys are actively engaged in maintenance and tr
Military Veterans in Trucking Targeted by Fraudulent Calls and Scams Military veterans have historically been significant contributors to the trucking industry, comprising at least 10% of U.S. truck drivers and participating in various roles across logistics and maintenance operations. Consequently,
Congress’s New Infrastructure Initiative Congress is deliberating a new infrastructure proposal known as the Build America 250 Bill. With a budget of $500 billion, it offers less funding compared to the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law from the Biden Administration, which it intends to fo
Truck Drivers Urged to Combat Ebola Spread The Uganda Drivers Association is urging long-haul transporters to actively participate in efforts to curb the spread of Ebola. They emphasize that the frequent cross-border travels of drivers not only heighten their risk of infection but also position them
Tow Truck Driver in Canada Rescues Stranded Moose A tow truck driver from Saskatchewan, Canada, is gaining attention online for his heroic act of rescuing a moose trapped in ice during a routine service call. Clint Gottinger, the owner of Rebel Towing, discovered the moose near a junction not far fr
Support for Truck Drivers in Brownstown, Illinois BROWNSTOWN, Ill. — Mark Hewett believes that forming friendships is essential for counseling men. This philosophy underpins the mission of the Association of Christian Truckers, where Hewett serves as a minister. Established in 1976, this nonprofit o
From Trucker to Health Advocate Bob Perry felt destined for a life in trucking, shaped by a family legacy of over 60 years of combined driving experience. Born in northeast Ohio, he joined the family tradition in 1972, taking the wheel of his first truck. However, after a year of driving, Bob realiz
