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Custom Rigs
Mack unveils patriotic Anthem for annual Ride for Freedom
The customized Anthem features graphics honoring each branch of the U.S. armed forces and prisoners of war. On the side of the truck are the words, “All gave some; some gave all. Remember those who served.”
May 30, 2019
Channel 19
Owner-operator Chuck Kumalaa on his decision to stay out through the holiday weekend
You’ve just found out that your electronic load confirmation with a delivery appointment for today was bunk because the business is shut down for Memorial Day. What do you do? And: Why owner-operator Chuck Kumalaa stayed out this weekend knowing in advance he wouldn’t deliver before Tuesday.
May 27, 2019
Overdrive Extra
When celebrating, don’t become a memorial yourself
Clifford Petersen reflects on the challenges of the holiday weekend — marked increase in motorist traffic, irresponsible on-highway moves and so much more. “Don’t let it be your last weekend as a professional because of poor judgement. Don’t become a memory for others to celebrate next year.”
May 27, 2019
Business
Be wary of increased cargo theft activity over Memorial Day weekend
SensiGuard says it has recorded cargo theft rates up to 43% higher and average loss values up to 253% higher during Memorial Day weekends when compared to non-holiday weekends.
May 22, 2019
Truck Stops
Pilot Flying J offering discount over Memorial Day weekend
Pilot Flying J is offering drivers a $5 discount on in-store purchases of $10 or more through Monday, May 27, as part of its National Road Trip Day offerings.
May 21, 2019
Business
Lookin’ good? Spot market demand updates in flat, van, reefer
This week’s update shows spot market rates were up in anticipation of the holiday week this week. Most of the top lanes for all three major tracked segments (dry van, reefer, flatbed) were “lookin’ good, lookin’ good,” noted DAT’s Ken Harper attendant to this week’s load-to-truck demand maps and intel.
May 31, 2017
Business
AAA projects most Memorial Day travelers since 2005
Of the 39.3 million expected travelers, AAA says 34.6 million of them (88.1 percent) will be on the nation’s roads, despite a two-year high in gas prices.
May 25, 2017
Business
Be wary of increased cargo theft activity during Memorial Day weekend, firm says
SensiGuard says cargo theft rings will be “extremely active” over the next few days with more shipments being left unattended for extended periods of time, adding it has recorded theft levels up to 50 percent higher during holiday weekends.
May 24, 2017
Business
Memorial Day 2016: A tanker’s tale
This year, Wendy’s brother Lehi wrote a Memorial-Day story especially for truckers, because he realizes how much they rely and depend upon their machines — a lot like Army tankers. Please take a moment to honor our fallen veterans today, and enjoy a story from one who made it home.
May 30, 2016
Business
A memorial to my brother
The story of 1LT James Lyons’ death in military combat in Iraq, told in the voice of Wendy Parker’s brother, SGT Lehi Benton.
May 26, 2014
Life
A working truck at the show booth
Oscar Robledo’s 2005 Western Star at the Load One show booth at the Expedite Expo — Robledo was surprised when he was asked to show the truck there, but ultimately he shouldn’t have been, says company president.
July 26, 2013
Business
Freedom isn’t free
Take some time on Memorial Day to thank a vet — chances are you’ll be thanking a truck driver, too.
May 26, 2013
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