Business, Safety

Like Father, Like Son: Thomases Win W.Va. State Titles

Randy and Jeremy Thomas, a father-son duo driving for FedEx Freight, captured state titles in different classes at the 2018 West Virginia Truck Driving Championships, and one of them was named Grand Champion as well.

Libby Seline | Special to Transport Topics
July 25, 2018
Business, Safety

Nebraska Grand Champion Tim Dean Has Been Down This Road Before

Nebraska 2018 Grand Champion Tim Dean has won eight state championships, placed second at the National Truck Driving Championship in 2009 and served as a member of the 2009-2010 America’s Road Team. To say he is experienced is an understatement.

Libby Seline | Special to Transport Topics
July 20, 2018
Business

Holland Addresses Driver Shortage With Veteran Training Programs

The expanded training program at Holland, a regional less-than-truckload transportation provider, is chipping away at the driver shortage problem by training veterans to become professional, full-time truckers.

Libby Seline | Special to Transport Topics
July 19, 2018
Business

Truck Stops Respond to Drivers' Needs

A truck stop is not just a location for drivers to refuel. Across the United States they create a unique “home away from home” for drivers.

Libby Seline | Special to Transport Topics
July 5, 2018
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Drivers Overcome Web of Regulations to Deliver Holiday Fireworks

Although they drive trucks only one to six times a year, drivers for American Pyrotechnics Association members face unique challenges related to federal transportation safety regulation.

Libby Seline | Special to Transport Topics
June 20, 2018
Business, Equipment

Brent Yeagy Named CEO of Trailer Maker Wabash National Corp.

Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. named Brent Yeagy its president and CEO, succeeding Richard Giromini.

Libby Seline | Special to Transport Topics
June 6, 2018