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Gear up: Registration now open for 44th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (159+ words) BRISTOL, Tenn. " Registration is now open for the 44th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs. The event is returning to the Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn. from June 25 -27. "Drivers across the U.S. and Canada are encouraged to pre-register early to secure a designated…...
2026 PKY Champions announced: Jason Flores takes People’s Choice with ‘Alfalfa Cruiser’
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (587+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. " Winners of the 35th annual PKY Truck Beauty Championship, held during the 2026 Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, were announced during a special ceremony Saturday, March 28, at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Nearly 200 trucks vied for top honors in…...
MATS and 35th annual PKY Truck Beauty Championship set to kick off March 26
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (305+ words) This year's PKY Championship promises even more excitement, as the'Big Rig Build-Off'returns for 2026, along with the PKY Light Show, PKY Parade, and the PKY Awards Ceremony. Follow MATS on'Facebook'and'Instagram'for updates about the builders and more. Here's a quick rundown of…...
Shell Starship races back to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for 2026
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (293+ words) Shell Starship races back to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for 2026TheTrucker.com " Shell and INDYCAR are announcing that Shell Starship will return to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES transportation fleet for the 2026 season, continuing its role as a visible demonstration of advanced,…...
NTDC 2026 sleeper class champion Merle Ashbaugh is a true trailblazer for DHL
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1722+ words) A mild state of shock took hold of Merle Ashbaugh the moment the veteran DHL driver from Ohio heard his name called as the Sleeper Class National Champion during the 2025 National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships (NTDC) last…...
Minnesota Trucking Association names 2025 Driver of the Year
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (170+ words) BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. "The Minnesota Trucking Association (MTA) names Gary Klingson, a professional truck driver for Koch Trucking, as the 2025 Minnesota Driver of the Year. "This award is a great way to honor the best in our industry," said John…...
Meet Ralph Garcia, December FIT Driver of the Month: This trucker is a four-time national powerlifting champion
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (546+ words) I am thrilled to recognize Ralph Garcia as FIT Driver of the Month for December 2025. Ralph, who has more than 46 years of experience as a CDL holder, exemplifies the gold standard of professionalism and dedication in the trucking industry. He's…...
RaceTrac celebrates truckers throughout September with special perks
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (109+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. " RaceTrac is celebrating truckers all month long as part of Driver Appreciation Week, held Sept. 14-20, with special perks and offerings. "We're saying thank you all month long to professional drivers," Racetrac said. "Select the "semi-truck' driver type in…...
ATA crowns National Truck Driving Champions
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (221+ words) MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. " The American Trucking Associations" (ATA) is crowing its winners for the 2025 National Truck Driving Championships. David Comings, a professional driver with FedEx Freight from North Dakota, is being celebrated as the Bendix Grand Champion at the 2025 National Truck…...
Cox Automotive’s elite technicians compete for Top Tech 2025 title
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (191+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. " Cox Automotive is celebrating the winners of its 2025 Top Tech competition. The annual event brings together the most elite technicians from Manheim and Fleet Services team"including representation from CCI Fleet. More than 800 of Cox Automotive's technicians participated…...