Cover Story
Alan Cope knows a good thing when he sees it. The driving veteran is a regional driver trainer with Dubuque, IA-based Foodliner, Inc., and he’s been with the company since the early 1990s. Alan is proud of the work he does in shaping young driver talent, but he is characteristically humble in saying, “I still consider myself a driver, and I put on my pants one leg at a time like everybody else.” more

Murphy's World
Here’s a Murphy story for the ages. It all started on a Sunday night in March. My hometown was hit by two big tornadoes. Thank goodness my house was not hit! more

Driven Women
GG—I had the world’s worst trainer, Chuck. This guy had only been driving six months, and the company thought he was good enough to train me fresh out of driving school. It was a nightmare! He sent me in the wrong direction, he didn’t go to the right fuel stop, and he went down a toll road that wasn’t approved. I shelled out a hefty toll and didn’t get reimbursed! more

Trucker Buddy
The most important thing Trucker Buddy John Waldvogel has brought to his classroom is a sincere friendship, says teacher Jeanne Hissong, who along with her students nominated Waldvogel for the Trucker Buddy Driver of the Month honor. more