Twenty years ago, a young Ralyn Newman knew what she wanted to become when she grew up. In stark contrast to her classmates who dreamed of becoming nurses, teachers and cosmetologists, Newman was ...

Former long-haul trucker hoping to help extend the … News / Oct 25, 2024 / 06:09 PM CDT ...

Long drives aren't for everyone. Unfortunately, given the size of the US and the lack of public transit, long drives are unavoidable if you want to go from one place to another. Whether you have a ...

A reprise of an earlier column while Jim Cameron takes some time off. Why do most motorists hate truck drivers? Is it because their big rigs are so intimidating? Or do we think they’re all red-neck ...

The face of the long-haul trucking industry has long been white and male ... but that’s slowly shifting. Among the changing demographics, there’s one cohort that’s gaining visibility: LGBTQ truckers.

is wondering about his future as a long-haul trucker as new rules designed to reduce major truck accidents go into effect today. "I'm going to try it out for a few months," said Smith, 31, who drives ...

But long-haul truck drivers face some daunting statistics when it comes to their health, as they spend up to 11 hours behind the wheel each day.