Every year, Road King devotes its July/August cover to driver appreciation. In 2008, with so many owner-operators feeling the squeeze of economic hard times, we wanted to recognize the resilience of drivers during difficult periods. But we also wanted to offer help and hope. We went to Timothy D... More »
Nothing can ruin a trip like a speeding ticket, which is why drivers continually find ways to warn others of speed traps. Now, in addition to flashing headlights and alerts over the CB, drivers can get a heads up to slow down on their GPS or mobile phone. “We wanted to build a community of... More »
Everything that happens while your truck is running consumes energy. Much of it is necessary and normal, and tire wear is no exception. When molecules of rubber are abraded from a tire, fuel is consumed to provide the force. That is a regular part of rolling resistance. But picture the force it... More »
The town of Franklin, 20 miles south of Nashville, is a tranquil community with elm-shaded streets, neat homes and quaint little shops on the town square. But look closer and you discover dark reminders of one of the bloodiest days in American history. Three blocks from downtown, the historic... More »
Claude Jones - Glen Mills, Pa. - Driving for 24 yearsI went to college and was studying architecture and working as a school bus driver. When I was 19, a friend got me a job driving a straight truck. I was bringing home a good income so I stayed with it, and after work I would practice backing up... More »
It’s nice to be appreciated for something you do. And I’m a big fan of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (Aug. 24-30), which brings public attention to the difficult job truckers do. But why don’t those involved in the logistics supply chain thank truckers on a more regular... More »
The intent of this article is to inform you how to get ready for those truck beauty contests! Maybe next time I will give you “The Boss’ Top 10 List” for getting your truck ready for the Show-n-Shine, but for now let’s focus on mental preparation, shall we? There are... More »
Fitting fitness into a day’s schedule is the dilemma we all face. Exercising is tough after long hours of working, but a missing component for far too many people in America. Those who struggle to find a good chunk of time to set aside for exercise can manage to get an effective workout done... More »
Feeling frustrated because you signed up to become a member of the Road King Club and you don’t have your card yet? Looking in vain for a replacement card? Most likely, someone at home didn’t realize that the mail they tossed away contained the card you’ve been waiting for. Let... More »
Winner announced Donald Turkelson, of Battle Creek, Mich., was named the winner of Arrow Truck Sales’ Back on the Road 2008 Contest at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. The contest was designed to benefit a deserving owner-operator in need of a truck and job due to... More »
Stop in at the Chicago North TA on July 26 between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m to have a good time for a good cause. “We’ve teamed up with the local Harley-Davidson dealer to do a fundraiser for the Red Cross Disaster Relief fund,” says shop GM Robert Cranford. “They’ll bring... More »
The next time man lands on the moon, he’ll have a brand new set of wheels. As NASA prepares for a 2020 mission that will put a man on the moon for the first time since 1972, a new generation of concept vehicles are being dreamed up to meet the needs of lunar exploration. The first-ever lunar... More »
Truck drivers have always been a resilient lot, and they always will be I have a confession to make. When it came time to plan this issue, which we always devote to National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, I had no ideas. Times are hard for a lot of drivers as the price of fuel and general... More »
