"The Freighthauler" is an independently owned and operated website. We have no affiliation with any of the companies or organizations listed on this site. We are simply providing information concerning the LTL industry and attempting to provide the LTL driver, or "Freighthauler" with the news and information they need to do their jobs safely and professionally.

We are not affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. We do, however, support their efforts to provide a fair wage and benefit package for their members. We would encourage everyone to support the IBT. If it weren't for them, the non-unnion carriers wouldn't be paying as well as they are either.

We've provided a comprehensive list of LTL carriers operating in the United States and Canada. These are some of the major players:

AAA Cooper Transportation ABF Freight System Con-way Estes Express Lines FedEx Corporation

Old Dominion Freight Lines R+L Carriers Saia UPS Freight YRC Corporation

For a complete list of LTL carriers operating in USA/Canada, click here

Even though the "new" Hours of Service rules have been in effect for four years now, there's still a lot of confusion about provisions such as the bad weather rule. We've provided a condensed version of the FMCSA Hours of Service Rules. For a more detailed look at the rules, you can download a copy of the Hours of Service Drivers Handbook in pdf format. (You will need the Adobe Reader to view a .pdf file. You can download it here for free.)

While this might seem a bit obvious to most of us, there are some folks just starting their careers who may not be familiar with the rules governing CB radio useage. We've provided the basic rules as well as a frequency chart and other information. Click Here to see if you know as much as you think you do!

"I am a Christian. That is the foundation of my being, and everything else is filtered through that. I believe in the God of the Bible, and that He created this universe. This belief influences the way I work. All that I do seeks to give glory to God, to recognize and give thanks to Him as my Lord and Savior. I would be more than happy to discuss my belief with you if you like. If I can help just one person in his or her search for the truth, I would consider my life a success".
     - Gutterbum -

 

I have provided a Christian Drivers Page for those of you who feel the same as I do. There are links to on-line ministries and several other useful features to help you along your journey. I hope you find it useful and enjoyable.