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Cargo Theft serious issue for trucking industry

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:08:47 +0000

The U. S. trucking industry has seen a serious rise of cargo theft over the past few years and the problem is growing rapidly. So much in fact, that stealing truck freight is becoming the “signature crime of the early 21st century.”
The September, 2010 issue of Truckers News Magazine has taken an in-depth investigation into [...]

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CSA 2010 and HOS Change – The Perfect Storm for Trucking Industry?

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:08:38 +0000

Like the movie with the same name, is the perfect storm brewing for the U. S. trucking industry? With the possibility of more than a quarter of a million truck drivers facing termination from their driving careers from the CSA 2010 initiative, coupled with the talk of changing the current HOS rules, is there a [...]

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Trucking Across the George Washington Bridge

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:08:09 +0000

For many, it is known as simply “The GW” and sooner or later most long haul truckers are going to have it in their sights. My best advise for new truck drivers who will be tackling the George Washington Bridge for the first time? Sit down . . . buckle up . . . and [...]

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Hourly Pay for all Truck Drivers

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:08:09 +0000

It has been debated by truck drivers waiting in line at the shippers and receivers and over a cup of coffee at their favorite truck stop. Some like the idea, while others are adamantly against it. It will likely never happen, but it makes for good conversation . . .
What are the pros and cons [...]

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Human Trafficking Webinars set for September

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:08:22 +0000

Truck drivers across the country have been called on by Chapter 61 ministries to be the eyes and ears for the human trafficking crisis in America. The partnership between the Transport for Christ and Chapter 61 organizations, the Truckers Against Trafficking, along with many others, have led to a much greater awareness of this [...]

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Jason’s Law Fund established for Trucking Family

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:08:52 +0000

The Big Rigs CD – Jason Law Fund has been established by songwriters, David Ayers and Barry Allen in order to assist Hope Rivenburg and her children, Joshua, Logan and Hezekiah, and her quest to promote the passing of bill H.R. 2156, better known as Jason’s Law.
Truth About Trucking “LIVE” talk radio discussed the release [...]

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DOT Medical Drug Screen

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:08:35 +0000

Often truck drivers can find themselves in trouble when it comes to the required DOT medical drug screen. A legal, prescribed drug from your family physician can lead to termination from the trucking company if you fail to follow the correct procedure. Many times in the trucking industry, problems that arise that can cause a [...]

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Big Rigs Music CD Release Party on Truth About Trucking ‘LIVE’

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:08:25 +0000

Press Release by Truth About Trucking LLC : For Immediate Release
8-16-2010
Trucking Anthem Song and CD title, “When the Big Rigs Don’t Roll” joins trucking radio internet host Allen Smith for a “Live” CD Release Party

Internet radio show host, Allen Smith, of Truth About Trucking “Live,” joins forces with song writers David Ayers and [...]

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The Leavenworth Ten Biker Freedom Ride

admin — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:08:46 +0000

The cause for freedom in the case of Army 1st Lt. Michael Behenna is gaining ground. Lt. Behenna, along with nine other soldiers, sit in military prison in Leavenworth, Kansas. They are serving sentences ranging from ten to forty years for crimes against terrorists and enemies of the United States . . . on the [...]

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Truck Drivers Face Big Problems with CSA 2010

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:08:59 +0000

How serious is the FMCSA’s CSA 2010 for truck drivers and trucking companies? While many truckers and trucking companies have taken a “wait and see” attitude, Rickey Gooch of PrePaid Legal Services, Inc., and Justice for Truckers, continues to address the seriousness of this new safety initiative.
Mr. Gooch will be our special guest on Truth [...]

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