Christopher Atwood

Mar 8, 2019

Submitted by Christopher Atwood

2019 Kenworth T 880

Volumes boom, diesel fizzles: Fireworks hit the spot market before July 4

Owner-ops say they're naming their prices, big fleets say they can't find drivers fast enough, and brokers have to scramble to find trucks as rates stay strong and diesel drops.

Florida-headquartered owner-operator Ruben Dotto operates his GIG Logistics one-truck business with authority. The June Trucker of the Month's story is one of persistence, self-taught DIY mechanical knowhow, and real sales through service.

South America to Central Florida, independent trucker builds biz for longevity

New truck crash stats show safety improved, even with more non-domiciled CDL drivers

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Kenny Ziglar II's 'Scrapin' By' 2007 Peterbilt 379 won Best of Show at the 2026 Shell Rotella SuperRigs working truck show. The win was Ziglar's second in a row at the prestigious truck show.

Back-to-back: Kenny Ziglar II repeats as SuperRigs champ

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