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Pulse

One key distinction regarding free speech within trucking is that company drivers are employees.

April 1, 2012

Business

Newbies: Could you survive events like these?

We have had a dry spell but are OK. Financial reserves are important.

March 30, 2012

Business

Lucas Oil founder’s early days

Forrest Lucas said he bought his first truck when he was 21, and he and his wife eventually expanded to 14 trucks.

March 28, 2012

Business

Developing a spreadsheet for expediters

Our spectacular scenic drive continued today. I worked on spreadsheets when we parked for the night.

March 25, 2012

Overdrive Extra

Driver to FMCSA: ‘Stop coming after us!’

Owner-operator Greg Petit gave federal regulators a mouthful Friday morning during a hearing to get input on electronic onboard recorders.

March 24, 2012

Business

New friends and a scenic drive

We met new friends today and enjoyed a wonderful drive down U.S. 395 in California.

March 24, 2012

Business

Arrow Back on the Road winner named

Billy Basenburg will soon be driving cross-country in a new truck, with a new job and renewed spirit.

March 23, 2012

Business

Discovering Scrivener: a tool for writers

Scrivener is software used by writers to organize their content. You can use it to organize your thoughts too, like in writing a trucker’s business plan.

March 21, 2012

Business

CARB offers lease-to-own truck financing

Objective of the program is to encourage early compliance with CARB’s on-road diesel vehicle and tractor-trailer greenhouse gas regulations.

March 14, 2012

Business

March Owner-Operator of the Month

Owner-operator Larry McCann is leased to Tennant Truck Lines.

March 2, 2012

Business

TCA prizes announced

Prizes for the winners of the Truckload Carriers Association Weight Loss Showdown include a top cash award of $2,500 and fitness equipment, TCA announced. The trucker with the greatest percentage of weight lost in the contest will receive $2,500 while the company with the greatest team percentage of weight loss will receive $13,000 worth in […]

March 1, 2012

Business

‘What saved me was that truck driver’

Truckers Against Trafficking is making a difference at truck stops around the country. A Las Vegas TV station looks closer at truck stop prostitution.

March 1, 2012