Just when you thought “going green” had become a pretty boring topic, Volvo’s “Mean Green” hybrid truck comes along and makes the issue interesting again. Last…
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Last year I had the pleasure of appearing on Allen Smith’s “Truth About Trucking” blog talk radio program. The show’s topic was about Professionalism in Trucking.…
Do you have what it takes to earn the title of World’s Toughest Trucker? Eight experienced truck drivers from around the globe are getting the chance…
In the summer of 2000 little did we know our hearts and lives would be forever changed when our best friend Roper Dog came bouncing into…
Driving an 18-wheeler in today’s world is a difficult task, even in the best conditions. And when you add in traffic, weather, bad road conditions, and…
Trucking Santas has a very basic and simple mission – to help others. For two years now, Heather Pontruff has searched high and low for not…
We at 10-4 Magazine would like to wish everyone out there a great Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year. It seems that we have all…
Some people just leave a lasting impression everywhere they go. Such was the case for Felix Harry Maggini, who passed away on August 24, 2011 after…
Many people use Lego bricks to create all sorts of things – buildings, people, animals, all types of vehicles, whatever – but we think we found…
Turbochargers are a critical part of the trucking industry because they significantly boost a diesel engine’s horsepower without significantly increasing its weight. However, economical concerns have…
On May 22, a multiple-vortex F5 tornado struck the city of Joplin, Missouri, causing major damage and claiming the lives of over 150 people. When we…
If you are looking for a new way to dress up your trailer, broaden your advertising hours, be more conspicuous at night, and maybe even win…
Jack F. McClain (83) of Charles City, Iowa, died on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, in Anaheim, California. Jack, who was a veteran truck driver with almost…
Most truckers have always considered 10-4 to be a “West Coast” magazine, but now that it is available for pickup in twenty states, we thought that…
In this day in age, “Prepare for the worst, but hope for the best” is very good advice. Following those sage words, the Los Angeles County…
