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Virtual 38th Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs Competition Held HOUSTON — The results are in for the 38th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition, which took place online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Winners were revealed on Friday, Sept. 18, coinciding with the celebrations for National
Health Challenges for Truck Drivers Truck drivers encounter numerous health issues, with almost 80% of them classified as overweight. Key factors contributing to this obesity include the work environment, limited healthcare access, a lack of healthy food options, and insufficient exercise. Being ove
By RACHEL BOWMAN, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER 20:39 26 Feb 2026, updated 21:48 26 Feb 2026 Share or comment on this article: Incident Summary A Somali truck driver with a Minnesota license was reported to have driven the wrong way on a highway due to an inability to read road signs, authorities state. T
Roger Zima named MTA Driver of the Year. (L-R) John Hausladen, MTA President; Captain Robert Zak, MN State Patrol; Frank Foltz, Foltz Trucking; Roger Zima, Foltz Trucking; Laura Roads, MnDOT; Chuck St. Martin, FMCSA; Jan Markison, Great West Casualty. (Photo courtesy MTA) Minnesota Trucking Associat
Commercial vehicle operators, particularly long-haul truck drivers, experience numerous job-related pressures and distinctive challenges. These include prolonged work hours, irregular sleep patterns, extended absences from family, unpredictable work periods, heightened time constraints, as well as f
Honoring a Remarkable Journey: Chris Clardy We are excited to share an inspiring story about Chris Clardy, a C1 Truck Driver Training graduate who transformed his childhood dream into a successful trucking enterprise. A Dream Takes Flight Clardy’s passion for trucking began at a young age. At just 1
Jennifer Hedrick Named New President and CEO of Women In Trucking Association PLOVER, Wis. – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has appointed Jennifer Hedrick to serve as its new president and chief executive officer. According to a press release, “She will collaborate closely with WIT’s board
Transformative Journey of a Long-Haul Trucker A year and a half ago, I weighed over 300 pounds and relied on antidepressants and blood pressure medications. As a long-haul truck driver, I struggled to stay alert during my shifts. Simple tasks like walking or getting up felt arduous. With the Departm
