‘7 deadly lot lizards’ infographic raises image questions
A satirical infographic detailing the so-called “7 Deadly Lot Lizards” from the folks at Trucker to Trucker.com has me pondering the dynamics that make just this sort of thing possible. I won’t repost...
View ArticleWhat’s cool about being a truck driver? Video contest details
The Minnesota Trucking Association is holding a video contest offering $1,000 to the winning entry that best answers the question "What would be cool about being a truck driver?"
View ArticleMore O/O challenges: Image, health, parking…
After primary reporting on owner-operators' top five challenges, sources offer their personal sixth -- from parking, training standards and health to driver image and industry unity to influence public...
View ArticleImproving truckers’ public image — or not
"While I don't think it's necessary to wear a tie to garner respect, I do feel it's necessary to properly cover your genitals when in public. Please. For the love of God."
View ArticleTractor-trailers: The new storks
After a conversation with Wendy, a four-year-old to her Mom: “That lady said he brings everything in a truck, he brought my shoes and he's going to bring our baby when it comes!”
View ArticleBig G Express’‘Drive it off’ Taylor Swift parody
Tenn.-based Big G Express' entry in the driver-appreciation-week festivities: a music-video parody of Taylor Swift's rather goofball "Shake it Off" entry into the dance-music canon, featuring Big G...
View ArticleTrucking Moves America Forward close to reaching funds goal
The campaign has surpassed 80 percent of its $1 million fundraising goal, TMAF announced at the ATA conference earlier this week.
View ArticleThe big-truck ballet
Wendy watching the world go by: "When you sit back, turn the CB off, and just watch the trucks rolling in and out, it's a lot like a big-truck ballet. You can pick the Prima Ballerinas out...
View ArticleJeff Clark is a good egg
Dust-up over an eating contest at MATS and the Bureau of Labor Statistics' prototypical driver yields insights: "I'm not a troublemaker, I'm a concerned citizen. Most of the time."
View ArticlePopping the perception: Negative stereotypes and the next generation
"I'd like to live in a world where little Bobby isn't surprised that truckers read – or write, or shower on a regular basis."
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