May 31, 2026
Introducing Gina Jones: FIT DRIVER’s Professional Truck Driver for May Gina Jones has been traveling the roads alongside her husband, Steve, for 14 years. Originally earning her Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at 50, Gina transitioned to trucking as a second career after spending 28 years in her first profession. The Catalyst for Change After her […]
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February 17, 2026
Accident-Free Milestones at XPO Logistics GREENWICH, Conn. — XPO Logistics Inc., a leading provider of supply chain solutions globally, has announced that an additional 10 of its less-than-truckload (LTL) drivers achieved an impressive milestone of 3 million accident-free miles during the latter half of 2020. Recognized Drivers The drivers honored for this achievement include Vincent […]
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January 14, 2026
Winter Begins on December 21 Saturday, December 21, will officially mark the start of winter in the northern hemisphere, also recognized as the shortest day of the year. Early Winter Weather for Truck Drivers While December 21 signifies the arrival of winter, many areas in North America have already seen challenging winter conditions. Numerous truck […]
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January 2, 2026
National Carriers Inc. recently honored trucker Johnny Malone for achieving 4 million safe miles during his 28 years with the company. (Courtesy: National Carriers Inc.) Recognition for Excellence in Safe Driving IRVING, Texas — Johnny Malone, a long-time driver for National Carriers Inc. (NCI), has been celebrated for reaching the milestone of 4 million accident-free […]
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December 30, 2025
Mid-summer brings predictably sunny and hot weather across much of North America. This highlights the necessity for truck drivers to be prepared for any weather conditions, regardless of the season. However, trucking often takes drivers far from familiar territory where weather patterns can be unpredictable. Factors like latitude, altitude, geography, air and ocean currents can […]
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December 24, 2025
For those skeptical about the arrival of severe weather season, recent events in the eastern U.S. in mid-March prove otherwise. During a span of three days, almost 100 tornadoes were observed across 13 states from the Great Plains to Pennsylvania, tragically resulting in over 40 fatalities. Some tornadoes were so intense they uprooted buildings, severing […]
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December 14, 2025
Meeting Attila Gyorfi I first met Attila Gyorfi a year and a half ago when he accepted one of my fitness challenges. This gave me insight into his commitment to both his profession and his health while traveling. A Milestone in Driving Recently, Attila celebrated 20 years of driving, achieving over 2 million miles without […]
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September 25, 2025
Nebraska Truck Driver Achieves Five Million Miles Mark A truck driver from Nebraska has officially reached five million miles on the road, becoming only the second individual in the 67-year history of his company, Werner Enterprises, to do so. Tim Dean, 59, has transported various goods from potatoes to technology equipment across the United States. […]
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August 25, 2025
Livinston’s I-90 Closure Due to High Winds On Tuesday, strong gusts resulted in the closure of I-90 in both directions through Livingston. Fortunately, truck drivers affected by the wind had a safe haven nearby. Traffic Chaos “The situation out there is chaotic. Just look at the traffic; it’s practically a parking lot,” states Moti Balyan. […]
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May 27, 2025
Father Advocates for Tow Truck Driver Safety After Son’s Tragic Death HASTINGS, Mich. (WOOD) — A father from West Michigan is striving to increase awareness about highway safety for tow truck drivers following the tragic death of his son last November. Twenty-five-year-old Keagan Spencer lost his life after stopping his tow truck to assist a […]
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