Life of a Trucker, No. 6: The Coyote

May 2, 2015

Updated May 12, 2017

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

Congressional Hispanic Caucus calls Trump's non-domiciled CDL ban a 'xenophobic abuse of power'

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

Get prepped for traffic stops, inspections before CVSA 'Safe Driver' week

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