Author: Trucker Talk Radio

Driving an 18-Wheeler: The Basics To operate an 18-wheeler, the primary requirement is a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Meet Kodi: A Young Truck Driver At just 5 feet 2 inches and 125 pounds, 22-year-old Kodi revels in the dynamic life of a truck driver. Surprising Reactions “People often don’t believe that I drive because I look young and petite, and they rarely see me at truck stops,” Kodi shared on TikTok. Her Journey to a CDL Kodi obtained her CDL at 21, the minimum age to operate commercial vehicles outside of one’s home state, although individuals can get their license…

6/16/2025 Port Royal Speedway Exciting USAC Eastern Blast Set for Saturday Night at Port Royal Speedway PORT ROYAL, PA – Prepare for an exhilarating evening on Saturday, June 21, as Port Royal Speedway gears up for the USAC Eastern Blast, featuring three top-tier racing divisions: the USAC National Sprint Cars, USAC Silver Crown Series, and Weikert’s Livestock 410 Sprint Cars. This highly awaited tripleheader, sponsored by Bobby Rahal Toyota of Lewistown, promises to deliver thrilling winged and non-wing sprint car competitions. The lead sponsor for the 18th annual Amsoil USAC Non-Wing Eastern Storm National Tour is Levan Machine and Truck…

The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström found himself trapped by snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for 20 hours on Wednesday and Thursday, describing the conditions as the worst he has faced in his 30-year career. Misjudging the Situation Nordström, who has operated his own road freight business since the 1990s, incorrectly assumed that traffic would be cleared by the time he took the E22 on Wednesday. He came to this realization around 1:45 PM near Linderöd, joining approximately 1,000 other drivers who were also stuck. Assumptions and Regrets “The cause of the traffic jam had occurred long before, so I…

Worried About Tariffs? Many small-business owners are facing heightened economic pressure following recent tariff updates. NerdWallet is ready to assist you in finding the resources you may need. Here are some starting points: Factoring companies offer financial support to businesses with cash locked in unpaid invoices. Instead of traditional small-business loans, these companies purchase outstanding invoices at a discount, allowing you to access necessary funds more quickly. Best Factoring Companies Factoring services are primarily offered by online lenders and financial service providers, many of whom focus on this type of business financing. Some banks also provide invoice factoring services. For…

Fall 2024 Driver Survey Insights BRIEF: Conversion Interactive Agency and People.Data.Analytics (PDA) have published their Fall 2024 Driver Survey, which sheds light on the changing priorities and challenges faced by professional truck drivers today, offering essential insights for industry stakeholders. The survey examines vital topics including driver optimism about the freight market, key factors driving job changes, and preferences for new employment opportunities. It specifically highlights drivers’ job application behaviors, revealing that 85% apply to multiple trucking companies. Of these, 39.9% apply to two or three carriers, while 28.3% seek positions with more than five companies. This trend suggests drivers…

Economic Uncertainty Persists as Inventory Increases in Truck and Construction Equipment Sectors LINCOLN, Neb., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recent market reports from Sandhills Global indicate a month-over-month rise in inventory levels within the U.S. used truck, semi-trailer, and construction equipment markets on platforms such as TruckPaper.com and MachineryTrader.com. While the inventory in heavy-duty trucks and semi-trailers remains stable despite monthly increments, medium-duty truck inventories are on a consistent upward trajectory. However, both asking and auction prices are declining. “The truck market faces ongoing uncertainty,” states Truck Paper Manager Scott Lubischer. “Dealers are selling trucks out of necessity rather than…

Niclas Nordström, a self-employed truck driver, was stranded for 20 hours on Sweden’s E22 motorway due to heavy snow on Wednesday and Thursday. He described the conditions as the worst he has faced in his 30-year driving career. Nordström has operated his own road freight business since the 1990s. On Wednesday, he mistakenly believed that the blocked traffic would be cleared when he took the E22, only to find himself and around 1,000 other drivers stuck near Linderöd around 1:45 PM. “The reason for the jam had occurred much earlier, so I just assumed the police would have already stopped…

Original Publication Date: June 2019 Accidental Doughnut Delivery Uncovers Key Issues In September 2017, an office runner from Spine Center Atlanta mistakenly delivered a box of doughnuts along with a letter to law firm McMickle, Kurey & Branch in Atlanta. Although the delivery was intended for another recipient, the letter contained crucial information that could shed light on the steep rise in insurance premiums for motor carriers over recent years. Unveiling Attorney Network The letter, addressed “To Our Valued Attorney Business Associates,” immediately indicated to law partners Kevin Branch and Mike Johnson that it was misdelivered. At that time, Zach…

Upcoming Changes to Medical Certification for Commercial Drivers Significant updates to the medical certification process for commercial vehicle operators are set to take effect, following a long-awaited rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) scheduled for implementation in June. Implementation Date and Impact The FMCSA’s Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration rule will be enforced nationwide starting June 23, 2025. This will bring about major alterations for holders of Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) and Commercial Learner’s Permits (CLP) regarding how they report their medical qualifications. Streamlining the Certification Process The objective of this rule is to modernize and simplify the…

Zeus Electric Chassis Partners with One Stop Truck & Equipment Zeus Electric Chassis, based in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, has officially signed its first dealer agreement with One Stop Truck & Equipment from Sacramento, California, for its Class 5 zero-emission work trucks. Enhancing the EV Experience for Customers According to Zeus CEO Dave Stenson, the goal of this collaboration is to streamline the electric vehicle transition in a complex industry. The aim is to offer products that enable customers to transport operators, tools, and materials without requiring significant changes to their operations. Stenson emphasized that they intend to build on…