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Texas coast, border regions brace for Tropical Storm Hanna

U.S Customs and Border Protectio, Air and Marine Operations along with multiple other agencies and good citizens provide support to communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Beaumont, Texas on August 30, 2017. Photogrpaher: Donna Burton

Tropical Storm Hanna will bring heavy rains, as well as the potential for some flooding, high winds and storm surges across South Texas, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Hanna will likely hit the Texas Gulf Coast...

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Mississippi driver wins new Cascadia in Landstar drawing

Landstar System, Inc. has announced the winner of the 2020 Landstar All-Star Truck Giveaway sponsored by Pilot Flying J. Landstar Million Mile Safe Driver and Roadstar® Bobby Jordan of Soso, Mississippi, was the lucky winner of a 2020 Freightliner® Cascadia® 126.

For the first time ever, the Landstar All-Star Truck Giveaway held on July 8, took place virtually via Zoom video conferencing. Winner Bobby Jordan was one of four finalists randomly...

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10 Tips for being a healthy truck driver

Commercial truck drivers are the lifeblood of the economy, transporting 70% of all freight shipped in the United States in 2019. With such a large portion of the country depending on the freight shipments, it is important that the men and women behind the wheel take care of their health. Staying healthy in such a demanding job can be difficult, so here are some tips for staying healthy on the road: