Tara BullockBusinessTrucker’s ReportThe “Trucking Forums” are a repository of information from the horse’s mouth, as it were, of drivers working the roads today.March 12, 2014VoicesTrucker SteveDriver Stephen Adams is the creator behind the many film shorts, ranging from gonzo-style commentaries on issues to profiles, hosted at this YouTube channel. Adams first made a name for himself as Trucker Steve with the video series as well as a podcast as far back as 2007.March 12, 2014BusinessTruckin’ RunnersThe drivers on this Facebook group share “training tips, race information, nutrition, cross-training, books, magazines or running playlists,” as goes the description. Its nearly 400 members can be counted on for encouragement and good ideas by anyone looking to get in better shape.March 12, 2014BusinessLandstarLandstar owner-operators benefit from a massive pool of information sources on the business and lifestyle of leasing to the company. These include LandstarOnline, the forum for owner operators, the in-company load board and the LandstarOnline Mobile app, available on Andriod and iOS.March 12, 2014BusinessLoad OneVia the expedited carrier’s Facebook page, Load One’s driver-inclusive company culture continues to grow, with what remains among the most open of carrier social media platforms around.March 12, 2014BusinessPrime Inc.In addition to Prime’s active social media presence, the company fosters rich communication via the Prime smartphone app, enabling easy transmission/scanning of trip paperwork and messaging. Available on Android and iOS.March 12, 2014BusinessSchneider NationalSchneider National provides mobile access to its Crossroads company tools, but it singles itself out with a robust presence in social media. Through its Facebook page, Jobs at Schneider, drivers offer advice on topics as diverse as quitting smoking and lessons learned from last winter’sice storms.March 12, 2014Truck StopsPilot Flying J giving away prizes in Road Warrior campaignPilot Flying J has kicked off Road Warrior, a new initiative aimed to celebrate and honor honoring professional drivers throughout North America. Anyone can nominate a Road Warrior, and drivers can nominate themselves. Road Warriors will be featured on the new Road Warrior website, www.roadwarrior.pilotflyingj.com, and on social media networks. Daily and weekly Road Warriors […]March 12, 2014BusinessCountry star John Anderson to play Iowa 80 show in JulyJohn Anderson will perform at the 35th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree on Friday, July 11, at 7 p.m at the Iowa 80 Truckstop. The concert is sponsored by Mobil Delvac. The 35th annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree, will be held July 10-12, 2014, at the Iowa 80 Truckstop, I-80 Exit 284, Walcott, Iowa. The 2014 Walcott Truckers […]March 10, 2014BusinessCinnabon President to Address Women in TransportationKat Cole, the 35-year-old president of Cinnabon, will be the keynote speaker for the 2014 annual conference of WTS International, the association for the professional advancement of women in transportation. The conference will take place May 14-16 in Portland, Ore. The Annual Conference is WTS International’s flagship event. Attendees gather to network, discuss the state […]March 6, 2014Previous PagePage 13 of 21Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsEnforcing Trump's English language mandate 'not part of California law': CHPCalifornia Highway Patrol is not enforcing new FMCSA guidance mandating all truck drivers in the U.S. speak English. An Overdrive investigation into violations data shows which states do, and do not, enforce it.RegulationsEPA set to unravel 'disastrous' federal trucking emissions regulationsSmall Fleet ChampLast call! Just days left to compete for 2025 Small Fleet Champ honorOverdrive RadioOOIDA, ATA, Teamsters scrum in Senate hearing: 'Driver shortage,' ELP, CDL fraud, driverless trucks, moreFeatured SponsorDezl Trucking Headsets 100/200 Series - Life on the road never sounded so good
