Apparitions, ghosts or a trick of the eyes. Whether you believe or not, these roads have an unearthly reputation. We combed through reports of haunted highways to bring you 5 of the spookiest. Keep reading, if you dare! Route 44 Hitchhiker (Massachusetts) A bearded man can be seen hitchhiking and walking along Route 44…
Category: Carriers
Bad Weather Safety Tips for Truck Drivers
Bad weather can make for scary driving conditions, no matter what time of year. Remember these tips the next time you get behind the wheel of your rig. Do a full pre-trip inspection. Make sure all your tread is deep, tires are filled, exhaust pipe is cleared and your truck/trailer are ready to hit the road.…
FreightWaves October Webinar Recap
Thanks to all who attended FreightWaves’ October Monthly webinar sponsored by Convoy. Overall, October was a slow month for freight. The market is starting to come down from recent peaks, slowing demand, while capacity is steadily increasing. Hurricane season came and went with much less impact on the US logistics network than in years past.…
Less Waiting. More Hauling. Introducing Flex Loads.
One of trucking’s dirty secrets is that poor appointment setting is a leading source of wasted time and empty miles. According to research from American Transportation Research Institute, drivers are driving empty 20.7% of the time. Even if a driver is able to find a shipment on the right route, the timing frequently doesn’t work…
It’s 10-4 day! Thank a Trucker
10-4 Day, otherwise known as October 4 on the calendar, is a day where our entire company comes together to celebrate trucking, raise awareness of an industry critical to the economy and appreciate the people who help move America’s industries and goods. And there are a lot of folks involved! Nearly 2 percent of the…
Highway to Health – Week 4: Finding Your Workout Wheel House
This is a guest blog post from Michelle Cartmel, health and wellness coach for Highway to Health. If you’re not registered for the program, register for free and receive the daily updates free daily health updates! Dear Health Warriors, As we cruise into Week 4 of our Highway to Health series, I want to focus…
Highway to Health Member Testimonial: Bob Baumgardner
As we continue to celebrate our drivers during Driver Appreciation Week, we’d like to specifically honor one of our Highway to Health members, Bob Baumgardner, as he has a health story that will move and inspire you. From having open heart surgery to becoming a vegan, Bob is proof that you CAN indeed practice good…
9 Ways to Celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week technically may only last 7 days, however we’ve found ways for you to celebrate all month long (and beyond)! Check out this list of 11 ways companies are showing their gratitude to truck drivers. Convoy – Are you a Convoy carrier? All Convoy carriers have access to exclusive discounts and pricing, including…
Highway to Health – Week 2: Tons of Gratitude
This is a guest blog post from Michelle Cartmel, health and wellness coach for Highway to Health. f you’re not registered for the program, register for free and receive the free daily health updates! Hey Health Warriors, In honor of Driver Appreciation Week, the focus of Highway to Health this week is TONS OF GRATITUDE…
Happy National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
We’re thankful for each of our carriers. In fact, we created a video specifically to celebrate all of you that choose to haul with Convoy. Thank you for your feedback, business, and trust. Our goal is to always create the best experience for carriers. This week we want to do even more….as a thank…
Highway to Health – Week 1: Jump Start Your Health
This is a guest blog post from Michelle Cartmel, health and wellness coach for Highway to Health. f you’re not registered for the program, register for free and receive the daily updates free daily health updates! Hey Health Warrior, It is Week 1 of the next installment of our Highway to Health series and we are…
The next phase in your Highway to Health
This is a guest blog post from Michelle Cartmel, health and wellness coach for Highway to Health. Sign up if you’re not already registered for the program, to follow along on our journey and receive the free daily health updates! Hey there! Thanks for stopping by to have a read about our Highway to Health…
Come visit Convoy at the Great American Trucking Show
The Great American Trucking Show (GATS) is next week, and we are so excited to connect with carriers and drivers making moves in today’s trucking industry! At Convoy, we know that knowledge is power. That’s why we use technology to give you all the information you need up front so it’s faster and easier to…
Highway to Health: Staying Hydrated on the Road
This is a guest blog post from Michelle Cartmel, health and wellness coach for Highway to Health. If you’re not registered for the program, register for free and receive the daily updates free daily health updates! Are you in a Dehydration Situation? We’re in the throws of summer and no matter where you live in the…
Empowering Women In Trucking with Ellen Voie
Recently we had the honor of hosting Ellen Voie, founder, President, and CEO of Women In Trucking Association (WIT) at Convoy HQ. WIT’s mission is to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Ellen holds a Class A commercial…
Highway to Health – Wrap Up
This is a guest blog post from Michelle Cartmel, health and wellness coach for Highway to Health. Michelle is a certified health and wellness coach, fitness enthusiast, self-taught cook and motivational partner. In early June, we set out on a journey together in hopes that we would reach destination health in four weeks. Methodically charting our…
Highway to Health – Week 4: Fuel Your Tank
This is a guest blog post from Michelle Cartmel, health and wellness coach for Highway to Health. If you’re not registered for the program, sign-up for free for the Highway to Health Wrap Up! It’s WEEK 4, WOW, that went fast! We’ve covered so much ground and I’ve loved taking this journey together. I hope…
Highway to Health – Week 3: Map Your Route
This is a guest blog post from Michelle Cartmel, health and wellness coach for Highway to Health. If you’re not registered for the program, register for free for the Highway to Health Wrap Up! Hey Guys and Gals – We are in WEEK 3 of Highway to Health and I’m SO FIRED UP that you…
Highway to Health – Week 2: Clean Up Your Cab
This is a guest blog post from Michelle Cartmel, health and wellness coach for Highway to Health. If you’re not registered for the program, register for free for the Highway to Health Wrap Up! Hello Highway to Health Members! So glad you are back for WEEK 2, I’m thrilled that we’re onto the next phase…
Highway to Health – Week 1: Re-start Your Engine
This is a guest blog post from Michelle Cartmel, health and wellness coach for Highway to Health. Michelle is a certified health and wellness coach, fitness enthusiast, self-taught cook and motivational partner. Throughout the Highway to Health series, Michelle will provide nutrition know-how, daily tips and incentives that inspire drivers to jumpstart their health journey. Hey…
