Q.  What does it take to get a full scholarship to Harvard?

A.  Plenty of drive.

In Kerry Anderson's case, that drive not only came from hard work, but because her classroom was the cab of a big rig.

Helping a stranded motorist when en route is a thought many drivers might have, but are not always able to act on. Whether driving under time pressure or not wanting to cause a traffic incident while trying to help, many people choose to keep moving and rely on another individual’s assistance.

But sometimes, a highway hero is there to remind everyone of the difference that can be made by stopping.

In my August 17 post, A History of Trucking Regulation 1880 to 1949, I discussed how the foundation of modern regulations governing motor carriers and truckers was established during that time. These early controls focused on who could truck, where they could truck and how much they could charge to haul a load, culminating in the Motor Carrier Act of 1935 creating the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC).

The Great American Trucking Show is finally here, and Getloaded is excited to be in Dallas, Texas, August 26 – 28. We are proud to be a part of the event this year and hope you’ll visit us in booth #25006, where you’ll find:

Trucking freight to Mexico just became more expensive.

On August 18, the Mexican government released an updated and expanded list of products that will be subject to tariffs when imported from the United States. From pork to chewing gum to ketchup, 99 types of freight — valued at $2.5 billion — will be charged tariffs ranging from 5 to 25 percent.

The bold move is the latest demonstration of Mexico’s frustration over a 15-year disagreement with the U.S. on cross-border trucking.