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.

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.

With CSA 2010 fast approaching and new trucking legislation in Congress, the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) drug testing modifications are just the latest example of widespread change in the transportation industry.

On August 16, 2010, DOT announced that as of October 1, mandatory drug testing will change to:

After a long day trucking freight, finding 10 hours of comfort while on the road shouldn’t be too much to ask, as the requirements for comfort are fairly simple: maintain electricity and a reasonable temperature inside the cab. To achieve the minimal needs, a truck typically has to idle.