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They Know Trucks

TA and Petro hire technicians who know their stuff, and 12 representatives proved it when they competed in the national SuperTech contest held by the Technology and Maintenance Council.

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Easier Streets

Rep. Rick Crawford wants to pave the way for safer highways

As a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) is at the forefront of the nation’s transportation system.

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The Ripple Effect

When things get ugly, try a little kindness and watch it spread

With all that’s happening in the world these days, friendliness and kindness have all but gone away, replaced by crabbiness, aggravation, anger, stress, frustration and fear. Common courtesy and civility have gone by the wayside.

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Giving Thanks

At TA and Petro locations, we have seen that sense of brotherhood among drivers up close. Truckers help each other out. That was exceptionally clear this year during fundraising drives for the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF), which offers financial help to drivers dealing with medical issues.

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Road King Attends Redneck Rumble

Road King staff spent part of the weekend attending the Redneck Rumble — a car show for pre-1968 hot rods, rat rods, customs, choppers and bobbers. The event was held at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon, Tenn. While our readers spend most of their time in vehicles of the 18-wheel variety, they […]

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