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Kansas City Trucking Event Attracts Thousands KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) drew approximately 5,000 trucking fans to its National Convention & Truck Show held in Madison, Wisconsin, from June 5 to June 7. Peter Wild, the convention chair, remarked, “The Madison sho
It is with great pleasure that I announce Ralph Garcia as the FIT Driver of the Month for December 2025. With over 46 years of experience as a CDL driver, Ralph embodies the pinnacle of professionalism and commitment in the trucking sector. Additionally, he is a four-time national champion in powerl
Mid-summer brings predictably sunny and hot weather across much of North America. This highlights the necessity for truck drivers to be prepared for any weather conditions, regardless of the season. However, trucking often takes drivers far from familiar territory where weather patterns can be unpre
Trucker Takes Initiative on I-90 Clean-Up KOOTENAI, Idaho — A truck driver known as “Trucker Matt” has taken it upon himself to maintain a clean stretch of Interstate 90 on his daily route, which connects Idaho to Montana and Washington State. Matthew Culver transports cedar bark from Naples, Idaho,
The Unusual World of Truckers and Truck Stops The world is full of oddities, and no one knows this better than truckers and truck stop employees. Recently, I reached out to the BuzzFeed Community, asking truck drivers and rest stop workers to share their weirdest, funniest, and most bizarre experien
Overview of Truck Driver Stress A recent study by DAT Freight & Analytics indicates that nearly 75% of truck drivers experience significant physical and emotional stress in their jobs. Insights on Drivers’ Well-Being Many drivers also reported difficulties in maintaining their overall well-being. “A
MILAN, Ind. — Celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week From September 13 to 19, as the trucking sector honors drivers nationwide during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW), one Indiana-based trucking firm has an additional milestone to celebrate. Baylor Trucking, a family-owne
Ohio Celebrates Truck Drivers with Billboards COLUMBUS, Ohio — In celebration of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, the Ohio Trucking Association, in collaboration with Trucking Moves America Forward and various sponsors, has acquired six billboards throughout Ohio. These billboards are expect
I often find myself questioning whether we’re truly facing a mental health crisis, or if it is, in fact, a crisis of movement that is influencing our mental, emotional, and physical states. Before you dismiss me as undermining the importance of mental health, let me clarify: I am not! Having worked
