Kathy Mapke

Feb 22, 2017

Updated Mar 13, 2017

I have been a driver for almost 28 years. I love driving and seeing this beautiful country. I am a very dedicated driver.

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Motus: 6 known issues, some stranding carriers OOS after inspection

Carriers continue to face numerous issues after the rocky FMCSA rollout of the Motus registration system, sometimes leading to a loaded truck being stranded at a weigh station. Also: ICE lodges detainer for "illegal" truck driver involved in fatal crash; latest Highway Angel.

ATBS' twice-annual benchmarking session for owner-operators is less than two weeks away. Register below to join live or catch the replay.

Owner-op revenues up, but where's income? Numbers are in

Heavy-hauling 'Purple Reign' Peterbilt 567 a small fleet's pride

Let the final bouts commence! The 2026 Overdrive's Small Fleet Championship semi-finalists are in. Two will emerge with the Champ belts in Nashville next month at the conference of the National Association of Small Trucking Companies.

Drumroll, please ... Meet your Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists

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A new record high: Diesel costs surge, rates bust recent slump

Cargo theft by fraud: White House task force, freight crime in spotlight

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