- Find Out
What the King of the Road Survey Says
2015-04-09
The survey of Atlas Van Lines drivers, also known as the King of the Road Survey, is useful not
just to other truck drivers, but to families planning vacations and frequent business travelers.
Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, Atlas is a private, agent owned
company that has about $900 million in revenue each year. Their results to the mostly scientific
and nearly indispensable survey makes for some interesting reading to anyone who spends much
time on the road.
- Everybody Loves a Hero
2013-05-02
A little known fact is that the Highway Hero Program was actually started in 1981 by industry
trade publication Heavy Duty Trucking magazine. Then Editor-in-Chief Doug Condra came up with
the driver recognition program in an effort to improve the industry's image with the general
public.
- Goodyear Tire & Rubber 2012
Highway Hero Award
2012-11-05
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is currently accepting nominations for their 2012
Highway Hero Award. Deadline for nominations is January 31, 2013. You can go to
http://www.goodeartrucktires.com to fill out a nomination form online.
- Making More Money Using Super Single Tires
on Trucks and Trailers
2012-04-20
For years, truckers have used the conventional dual tires on their wheels. A huge change has
been introduced by Michelin North America with their X One XDA Super wide Energy truck tires.
There are a number of things that make this an exciting addition to the trucking industry.