Matthews Publishing Group

12/08/2025

ATRI conducted their survey to determine the most critical issues facing the trucking industry today and North Carolina truckers agree with the industry at large: it’s the economy. An in-depth exploration of all the issues is in the cover story which you’ll receive via USPS in approximately a week.

Additional editorial coverage includes a special profile on N.C.’s own Highway Patrolman Brandon Johnson, a look at FMCSA’s pilot projects related to HOS, an a pictorial collage of industry icons from NCTA’s Annual Councils Conference.

Check back here for the digital link!

12/05/2025

That’s it. We can’t stand the wait any longer! We’ve been about to burst at the seams to share this with you!

Although we are just now preparing to upload this edition’s files to the printer, we simply cannot contain our excitement another day… The newest edition of RITA’s magazine, Rhode Warrior, is coming soon to a mailbox near you!

And how about this gorgeous cover, huh?!

Our cover profile in this spectacular edition of Rhode Warrior—A Road Well Traveled—tells the story of the BellMax Building Fund, the two industry leaders behind it —Danny Bell of Ocean State Oil and Chris Matthews of RITA—and the legacy they’ve put into motion to promote the trucking industry in Rhode Island for many years to come.

Trust me — You’re going to love it!

Happy weekend to one and all!

11/26/2025

The newest edition of Nebraska Trucker features a dramatic, stunning image of NTA’s new building at night which coincides with an update on phase two of NTA’s plans: groundbreaking of a brand new training center. And that’s not all!

Check back in a week or so for the digital link to this terrific new edition, and watch your mailbox for your printed copy.

11/25/2025

Star Carrier is coming soon to a mailbox near you!

Timely editorial coverage in this edition includes hiring veterans, building a world-class safety program, driving in winter weather, regulatory turbulence for non-domiciled CDL holders and managing in-cab distractions.

All great stuff you’ll want to explore over the Thanksgiving holiday!

Speaking of which, we’re hoping you and yours have a fabulous Thanksgiving!

11/20/2025

Announcing — the newest edition of Florida Truck News coming to you very soon!

Today we call your attention to our featured cover profile, “It Will Pay You Back Tenfold,” which tells the story of Mr. James Sadler, Publix Super Markets’ director of transportation and FTA’s chairman of the board.

Check back here shortly after the Thanksgiving holiday to peruse the digital version, and watch your mailbox for your printed edition — if you’re in the hand-selected mailing list.

11/20/2025

If you've never heard of Simpson Housing Services, please check them out. This wonderful organization is our family's favorite. Their new building is opening in January 2026 and we are so excited to be with residents as they move to this fabulous new space.

Sometimes all any of us needs is to be treated with a little dignity. Love comes in many forms. What we give rewards us tenfold.

Please consider making a donation to this deserving cause.

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11/10/2025

If you're in Dallas at the Women In Trucking Association's ACCELERATE! Conference & Expo right now, be sure to stop and say, 'hello,' to these two terrific PROJECT 61 fellas - Jeremy Reymer and Dr. Mark Manera!

And...ICYMI... They're on the cover of California Trucking Association's stellar statewide (and beyond) official publication, Caltrux Magazine, so be sure to check that out as well!

They've got a great story and a whole lot of momentum behind them - so join their cause TODAY!

11/09/2025

Maryland Motor Truck Association's Behind the Wheel takes a deep dive into truckers, taxes and the push for mileage-based user fees in our newest edition. Check it out at the digital link below.

Digital link: https://online.anyflip.com/ejlw/arim/mobile/index.html

In addition to learning more about MBUFs, we also explore ways for drivers to manage in-cab alerts, ways for MMTA members to save on their credit card processing fees, and how the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund is offering much-needed assistance and support to drivers and their families in their time of need.

Thank you for your loyal readership! And a great big thanks to our wonderful advertisers who deserve your consideration when making your purchasing decisions... Give them a try!

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And thank you to our team of rock stars who contributed to the making of this fine edition of Behind the Wheel!

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The Official Magazine of the Maryland Motor Truck Association

10/30/2025

TTA’s 2025 Fleet Grand Champion:
Danny Herman Trucking, Inc.

The newest edition of Tennessee Trucking News contains coverage of their recent 95th Annual Convention! Our editorial content for this edition mirrors TTA’s Convention content with unique features of the main speakers and guests, and oodles of images of those in attendance.

Tennessee Trucking News will be direct-mailed to our 8,000+ readers throughout Tennessee and beyond in the coming week or so. Check back here for the digital link.

Those featured on this cover (L-R): Joe Herman, Danny Herman Trucking, Inc.; Tory Garst, Danny Herman Trucking, Inc.; Captain Allen England, Tennessee Highway Patrol; Steve Frantz, Danny Herman Trucking, Inc.; Mike McFarlin, M&W Transportation Co.; and Marty Po***ck, Tennessee Trucking Association

Photo by Katherine Copas.

Thank you to our amazing team for yet another spectacular edition!

10/24/2025

MMTA’s newest edition of Behind the Wheel is on the press now and coming to you in the coming days!

“The Road Ahead,” our featured cover story in this edition, explores new sources of highway funding and the potential benefits of mileage-based user fees with experts from The Eastern Transportation Commission.

Additionally coverage awaits you. Check back here for the digital version and be watching your mailbox if you’re in our distribution list.

10/21/2025

Many of you will recognize these two disrupters — Jeremy Reymer and Dr. Mark Manera — and their terrific new organization, Project 61.

Caltrux Magazine features an in-depth story about Project 61 and the vision of its leaders in its newest edition. The bottom line is this: Sixty-one years old is an unacceptable life expectancy, especially for our nation’s quote essential workers — truck drivers.

Industry supporters are taking notice and have been signing on to support this wonderful concept in droves. Check back here to learn about how it works and what it provides for drivers and for the industry.

Much more to come. Check back here in a week for the digital link, and watch your mailboxes for the printed edition.



California Trucking Association

10/21/2025

TANY has dubbed them the New York Nine — New York’s star TDC winners who progressed on to Nationals — and we are thrilled to share their stories with you in our cover profile of this edition of Milepost!

Pictured on the cover...

Back row (L-R): James Kohr, FedEx; Francisco Caravajal, FedEx; Mark McLean, FedEx; David May, XPO; Randy Merle, FedEx; Robin Newton, FedEx

Kneeling (L-R): Zack Bourque, Wegmans Food Markets; Raymond Waage, FedEx; Oliver Estevez, The Martin Brower Company

Check back with us in a week for the digital link, and watch your mail delivery for the printed edition which is on the press now.