Ten veteran drivers who work at trucking companies with less than 50 vehicles were recently recognized for extraordinary safety records by the National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC). “As recipients of this prestigious award, each driver is awarded the designation as one of our ‘Drivers of the Year’ and receives individual recognition for their accomplishments,” says Buster Anderson, vice president of NASTC. “As a g…
WHILE NETFLIX AND Blockbuster Online revolutionized the DVD rental habits of most of the country, over-the-road drivers who are only home every few weeks can rarely take full advantage of mail-in movie services. Now there’s technology that caters specifically to drivers’ needs: disposable DVDs. Created by Atlanta-based Flexplay Entertainment, Flexplay disposable DVDs are designed to play for two days only. Drivers can pick one up at a truckstop, watch it within 48 hours …
I always drove vans or straight trucks, but didn’t have my CDL to drive the big rigs. That’s what I really wanted to do, so I saved my money, went to a school for commercial driving and in 2000 I got my CDL. It was one of the best decisions I have made. I love driving! I have been accident-free for more than six years, working for Airgas South in Dothan, Ala. It’s definitely different driving this material — medical oxygen, hydrogen, propane, nitrogen and argon.…
A culture of caring exists at the Atlanta South TA, embracing road-weary drivers as soon as they park their trucks. It’s a direct result of owner Bob Ryan’s faith and philosophy of helping others. When they are not at the truckstop, members of the Ryan family can often be found on missions to developing countries, helping the locals to build their church and community. At home, Ryan founded an annual charity golf tournament that raises money to help needy children join community sp…
Call it nostalgia, call it devoted gearhead mania — the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is a success before it even hits the road. Sight unseen, the new incarnation of the classic muscle car drew 4,300 buyers on its first day of sale in December. A total of 6,000 people have slapped down a nice little deposit for a vehicle they won’t be able to drive until this spring. The completed car was first revealed in February. It’s priced at $37,995 and is available in black, silver and H…
