Glendon Ray Walker, 89, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023 surrounded by the love of his life, Anna Marie Davis Walker, his devoted wife of 67 years. Born on August 24, 1934, in the family home south of Aurora, MO, Glendon was the second of seven children, and oldest son of Odes and Vaneta Walker. Growing up on the family farm during the Great Depression and World War II would shape Glendon’s strong work ethic and love for family. His charming personality was present throughout his life even through a 15-year struggle with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
A message from Air Force Veteran and Driver Recruiter, Jaci
Topics: core values, community, driving a purpose
The 72-hour Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Roadcheck has begun. For 2019, the focus is on steering and suspension.
Topics: hours of service
Have you ever wondered what the International LT looks like inside? Wonder no more. It might help answer the question: Which truck is right for you?
Topics: International LT
Springfield, MO has always had a rich trucking and transportation history. The historic Route 66 has a birthplace in Springfield and Interstate 44 (I44) runs directly through the city. Trucking is alive and well in Springfield, MO.
Topics: trucking in springfield, mo
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week: National ____ Day
Below is a letter from TransLand Chairman and CEO, Mark Walker regarding National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW).
Topics: truck driver
Have you ever wondered what the Mack Anthem looks like inside? Wonder no more. It might help answer the question: Which truck is right for you?
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[Quiz] Which Truck Driving Division is Best for Me?
Dry van. Flatbed. Casual. Long haul. Short haul. Home weekly. Home every other week. Home for a week at a time...
Topics: short haul
Happy Election Day! Today is a voting day for many people across the country. Ballots will be cast and futures will be made. However, as a truck driver, knowing you will be able to make your voice heard at your polling place on Election Day is not always certain. That is why we put together a truck driver's guide to voting.
Topics: truck driver voting
America's Best Truck Stops For Truck Drivers: The Midwest
Every professional truck driver knows what a good truck stop must have: diesel & gas pumps, a Cat scale, and a convenience store with bathrooms. In order to be one of the best, it needs to have something that sets itself apart from the others. These are the 5 best truck stops in the Midwest for truck drivers.
Topics: truck stop