‘Knowledge for the Mind’ Archives
IdleAir is pleased to announce the opening of 2 new locations in Dalton, GA and White Pine, TN:
IdleAir is pleased to announce the opening of 2 new locations in Dalton, GA and White Pine, TN: • Dalton, GA – Pilot #421 – I-75 Exit 326 • White Pine, TN – Pilot #412 – I-81, Exit 4 Come in from cold and try IdleAir at these new locations FOR FREE! IdleAir is offering FREE limited service at these two locations now through [...]
4th Annual Christmas Group fund drive
4th Annual Christmas Group fund drive Trucker Charity kickng off their 4th year helping fellow drivers and their families are holding a raffle for an antique style all metal pedal car donated to them by Freedom Air Filters. For information on the raffle go to www.truckercharity.org. They are taking nominations for needy trucking [...]
Employees of Swift Transportation to Have Their Day in Court!
It has been well known for quite some time that Swift Transportation has been shaving the money off the back of employees by not paying them proper mileage. Several employees had had enough and took their grievance to a lawyer. After some investigation, this simple claim ballooned into a huge class action lawsuit again Swift [...]
Busy Busy day at Trucker Charity
Busy Busy day at Trucker Charity At about 9am the calls started coming in, stranded drivers. For some unknown reason July 12th was a busy day and found drivers realizing they were stuck with no way to get home. Mark Fuller and Michael Pagel were the first two. These two found themselves stranded after being rejected from orientation from [...]
Truckers and Trucking companies send aid to Joplin
Belleville Il 5/27/2011 Trucker Charity Inc, Trucking industry professionals and Walmart teamed up to help tornado strikened Joplin Mo. It was Memorial Day weekend and for 3 solid days volunteers collected much needed supplies for Joplin. The support from the community of Belleville IL was great given that the event wasn't publicized on a [...]
Joplin Relief Efforts Update
Of interest to those wanting to get involved in the relief effort for Joplin Mo. and news organizations covering the disaster in Joplin Mo. Joplin Relief Drive: The wheels are turning, the people in place. Joplin Relief Drive @ the Walmart Super Center in Belleville IL. In special need are medical supplies Bandaids, Sterile dressings, [...]
Joplin Relief Efforts
Of interest to those wanting to get involved in the relief effort for Joplin Mo. and news organizations covering the disaster in Joplin Mo. WHO: Trucker Charity Inc, Menlo Logistics, Con-Way Freight, Walmart WHAT: Supply and aid donation drive for victims of Joplin Mo. tornado WHEN: Friday May 27 through Sunday May 28th 8 AM till 8 [...]
Free Memorial Weekend BBQ For Professional Drivers
IdleAir thanks America’s professional drivers for bringing us the goods we use every day, and IdleAir thanks America’s men and women in uniform for giving us the freedoms we enjoy today. As our way of saying thank you, IdleAir is proud to host a free BBQ for drivers this Saturday, May 28, 2011, from 11am to 7pm at the West Knoxville TA [...]
Romance and the Trucker
Sitting on the park bench you look around and see all the other couples holding hands, giggling, and acting as if they do not have a care in the world. You look away hoping that no one sees the tear fall onto your cheek. Being a trucker’s wife, romance doesn’t seem to be a part of the equation. Not only because of the absenteeism of your [...]
Trainer Selection – It Can Be Improved
by Michael Sweeney (48 State OTR Long Haul, Owner/Op, Mentor/Trainer) There are issues that need to be addressed in the selection of all 3 fields of new driver development. These are my opinions and views on Mentors, as a Driver/Mentor for Swift. Problems have currently and previously arisen in these areas. Mentors Need to have at [...]