Special Coverage

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Commercial drivers starting their careers in the trucking industry need to be aware of myriad regulations to be efficient at their jobs, an industry expert told Transport Topics on March 24.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Truckers are able to significantly improve their profits when they have access to data and background information about the work they take on, a senior official with Truckstop.com said March 24.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Slowing down, keeping tires at the proper air pressure and using newer oils are readily available ways to boost fuel efficiency, a panel of experts said.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Doing away with terms associated with human trafficking and the exploitation of children would help improve the country’s understanding of a problem impacting millions of people every year, an official with Truckers Against Trafficking said March 24.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — LoadExpress Inc. launched its freight auction and matching marketplace here at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —Technology startup HaulHound has added a free digital freight-matching feature to its online platform and mobile app for truck drivers.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Trucker Buddy International recognized four outstanding drivers and four outstanding teachers for their work in fostering relationships between schoolchildren and truck drivers.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Officials of the Trucking Moves America Forward image movement unveiled new images for its growing trailer-wrap program as well as a new video series and reported rapid growth in online subscribers and Facebook followers.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Staying calm and remaining focused is the best way to navigate the confusion that erupts after a truck accident, and orderly preparation before anything bad happens gives a driver an edge in case of an unfortunate event.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — You may know ONE20 as the somewhat irreverent company that last year released TruckThat.com to provide a membership community for truck drivers to vent. Well, now it offers an electronic logging device. And its own energy drink. And, has its own trucking company. "We’re everywhere!” said ONE20 founder, president and CEO Christian Schenk, exaggerating only slightly.