Steve Wilcox
Confession: ‘America Loved Truckers A Lot More Back Then’
Greg Blair started trucking back when it was easy to get a license to drive truck. In 1975, at the age of 24 he bought a Peterbilt and kept on trucking until 2012,...
Fork Lift or Fork Drop?
We've all made mistakes before, luckily there isn't always a camera watching our every move. Unfortunately, this forklift driver couldn't say the same.
As he goes through the motions of loading the semi trailers, his...
Fake Recruiter Cons Student Drivers
If you get a call from a Knight Transportation recruiter asking for money, you may be the target of a scam.
An individual going by the name of Larry Davis has been soliciting prospective drivers...
The Best of Boat Worlds
In my driving days, I used up any off time to spend with the family and it didn't leave much time for hobbies.
Now that I'm retired and have more time for myself,...
Truck Driver Miraculously Escapes Deadly Collision
You know I’m an old trucker from way back in the days of 20 hours and all the bad, but good food. Where you pulled up to a truck stop, and always got the...
Are Trucking Companies Creating a Two-Class System?
One of the hot topics of discussion at the ACS/TCA annual Recruiting and Retention Conference this year was regarding the high turnover rate for drivers, topping out at 100% or more quarterly. Naturally, with...
Don’t Blow This (Oversize) Load
Driving an 18 wheeler for a living comes with its risks and dangers. It's important to make sure your load is secure, inspect your vehicle, be aware of your blind spots, and follow...
Motivation: Use Your Critics As Fuel Like Ferruccio Lamborghini
A successful career as an owner-operator or company driver can take a toll on you physically and mentally. Faced with increased regulations, scrutiny, false perceptions, and dishonesty, it may seem like the industry...