Trucks and Truckers

December 30th, 2011

Iron Man

Driver Dallas Ogle puts his blacksmithing skills to work

I never knew being a truck driver would turn me into an artist, but it happened. I was a welder before I started driving a truck in 1973. Back then you didn’t have to have a CDL, just a chauffeur’s license.

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December 30th, 2011

Braking Bad

Simple steps to ensure that emergency brakes do their job

By Homer Hogg, Maintenance Supervisor for TA and Petro

My hope for all drivers is that they will never experience how emergency brake systems work. But if the need arises, it’s good to be aware of what happens to make those systems function at peak level.

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November 10th, 2011

Sight to Behold

Drivers should be diligent about protecting their vision

By LaNeta Crighton

The sun is down, rush hour is over, and the only traffic on the road is the occasional stray car that pops over the horizon. For some reason, the lights seem extra bright tonight. You rub your eyes and blink, but it’s still hard to focus.

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November 9th, 2011

Having a Blast

The Bordentown Petro knows how to have a good time

The Bordentown, N.J. Petro crew believes their customers are so nice they honor them with Customer Appreciation Days. The crew always looks for new ways to make these events fun.

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November 8th, 2011

Extra Large

Renovations and expansion give drivers more to enjoy at the Albert Lea TA

If bigger is better, then the Albert Lea TA is definitely top of the line. The 31-acre complex includes a 22,000-square-foot shop, 29,000-square-foot main building and parking for 305 trucks.

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