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We remember and will always honor the events of April 24, 2018, when traffic on Interstate 696 in suburban Detroit came to a standstill for a remarkable reason. Thirteen truck drivers lined up their large vehicles beneath a highway bridge in an effort to save a man who was threatening to jump. The d
Hope Zvara and Mother Trucker Yoga Co-founder of Mother Trucker Yoga, Hope Zvara, aims to enhance the health of truck drivers through gradual fitness changes. Instead of promoting extensive workout regimes, her approach focuses on small, manageable adjustments to encourage drivers at any fitness lev
NEWMARKET, Ont. – Extended Training Offerings from CarriersEdge CarriersEdge has broadened its training course offerings to include new modules that focus on mental health challenges faced by truck drivers and issues related to personal security that they might encounter while on the road. The Impor
Honoring Achievements in Trucking During Black History Month In celebration of Black History Month, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) is highlighting the accomplishments of contemporary truck drivers and their significant contributions to the trucking sector. Spotlight on Charlton Paul One of th
Truck Drivers’ Struggles During the Pandemic Amid the pandemic, Chinese truck drivers in New York City are facing intense pressure to deliver essential goods on time, often working beyond their 11-hour driving limits. One of these drivers, Tom Tang, is preparing for a lengthy 15-hour trip to Saint L
In March, the Trucker team connected with Dean Croke, a driver-turned-financial analyst, during the 2023 Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Starting his career hauling in Australia’s Outback, Croke is also an advocate for drivers and the trucking industry. (Photos by Linda Garner-Bun
SONAR Launches Carrier Safety Dashboard On May 12, 2026, SONAR introduced its new Carrier Safety Dashboard in Chattanooga, Tennessee, aiming to create a unified platform for federal trucking data. This launch aligns with the CVSA International Roadcheck, a crucial 72-hour enforcement event for comme
Trucking’s Health Crisis On a cold winter morning, a group of truck driver trainees enters a classroom at Prime Inc., a Springfield, Missouri-based trucking company. At the front of the room is Siphiwe Baleka, an energetic former swimming champion in his 40s, sharing concerning insights about trucke
The Best Burger I Ever Tasted Was in Bangkok It may sound surprising, but one of the greatest burgers I’ve ever enjoyed wasn’t in cities like L.A., New York, or Tokyo — it was in Bangkok, Thailand. Nestled in a modest establishment named Barney’s Burger Joint, I encountered what could be the most pe
