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Mar 23, 2025
They Stole Her Husband’s Memorial. The Industry Gave Her a Legacy Instead.
Introduction: In an industry known for long hauls, tight schedules, and tough skin, it’s easy to forget that trucking is still personal. But every now
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Mar 23, 2025
You’re Not a Real Trucker Unless You’ve Fought a Flying Coffee Cup at 70 MPH
Introduction: Forget DOT inspections. Forget parallel parking a 53' trailer in a 10' space. The real rite of passage in trucking? Catching your half-spilled
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Mar 23, 2025
Virginia Trucking Jobs
Here's what Virginian trucking jobs look like behind the wheel. You'll see footage of me trucking southern Va mostly South of Richmond and Lynchburg.
Mar 23, 2025
More Than a Job: Why Truckers Are Still the Backbone of America in 2025
Introduction: Sure, AI gets all the press. Drones buzz overhead delivering dog food. Self-driving trucks are still “almost ready” for the fifth year in
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Mar 23, 2025
Driverless Trucks Are Coming for Your Route… But Should You Really Panic Yet?
Introduction: You’ve heard the buzz. Maybe you’ve even seen one zip past you with no one behind the wheel. Autonomous trucks are the new golden child of
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Mar 23, 2025
AI Just Got a CDL? Meet Augie, the Assistant Coming for Dispatchers' Jobs
Introduction: First it was robots taking fast food jobs. Then AI started writing blogs and making music. Now? It’s clocking in at your dispatch desk.
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Mar 23, 2025
EPA Slams the Brakes on Electric Trucks? Why the ATA Is Cheering While the Planet Sighs
Introduction: Well, well, well... looks like the government’s doing a U-turn—again. The EPA, under the Trump administration, just decided to roll back
Mar 17, 2025
Broke and Stuck: Why Some Truckers End Up Homeless
Trucking Was Supposed to Be a Way Out—So Why Are Some Drivers Worse Off? For many, trucking is supposed to be the ticket to financial stability—a way
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Mar 17, 2025
Truckload 2025: What’s in Store for the Biggest Trucking Event of the Year?
Introduction: If there’s one thing truckers know, it’s that the industry never stops moving—literally and figuratively. And in 2025, the trucking world
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Mar 17, 2025
Amazon Eyeing LTL? What This Means for Truckers and the Freight Industry
Introduction: Just when you thought Amazon had its hands in every logistics pie, here comes another shake-up. Reports suggest the e-commerce giant is setting
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Mar 17, 2025
Bigger Trucks, Bigger Problems? Why Heavier Rigs Could Cost Billions in Bridge Repairs
Introduction: Truckers are no strangers to change, but not all changes are for the better. Congress is mulling over a proposal to increase truck weight
Mar 17, 2025
The Great CDL Exodus: Why More Truckers Are Quitting Than Ever Before
The Industry Is Bleeding Drivers—What’s Really Going On? If you’ve been in trucking for more than five minutes, you’ve probably noticed something strange:
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Mar 17, 2025
Top 10 States That HATE Truckers (And Why You Should Avoid Them)
Some States Just Can’t Stand Truckers – Here’s Why Ever feel like some states have a personal vendetta against truck drivers? Like, they rolled out the
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Mar 17, 2025
Don't Ignore the Signs
For some reason google showed me a comment on my old video today. I took it as a sign to post it. After viewing it, I knew why.
Mar 17, 2025
Oilfield Trucking: The High-Stakes World of Hauling Black Gold
Introduction: Oilfield trucking isn’t your average haul. It’s fast, it’s dangerous, and it pays well—if you can handle the grind. From the dusty backroads
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Mar 17, 2025
How to Get Back into Trucking With No Recent Experience
Been Out of the Game? Here’s How to Get Back Behind the Wheel So, you hung up the keys for a while. Maybe life happened—family, a different job, an injury,
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Mar 16, 2025
Houston Truckers Now Have to Buy Back Their Own Stolen Equipment – Welcome to Trucking in 2025!
Introduction: Imagine working hard all week, pulling long hauls, and parking your rig for a much-needed break, only to wake up and find a crucial part
Mar 16, 2025
Borderlands Boom or Bust? U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Hits $134B, But Tariffs Loom Large
Introduction: If you thought the trucking industry was going to cruise into 2025 smoothly, think again. In January alone, trade between the U.S., Canada,
Mar 16, 2025
How Northwest Arkansas Became America’s Trucking Powerhouse
Introduction: If someone told you that a quiet, mountainous corner of Arkansas would become a trucking empire, you might have laughed. But Northwest Arkansas
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Mar 13, 2025
Achieving Better Health As A Trucker
Being a healthy truckers is controlled by choices. I'll share how i loss weight, lowered blood and cholesterol and stay fit.
Mar 12, 2025
CEO of ATG Truckload Found Dead in a Burning Building—Employee Arrested
A Trucker’s Nightmare That’s Not About Freight Rates Trucking has plenty of problems—low pay, long hours, and dispatchers who swear, This is a quick drop!
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Mar 12, 2025
Trucking CEO Murder Mystery: The Shocking Death of ATG’s Dane Koteski
The trucking world was shaken this week after a horrifying discovery inside the burning headquarters of ATG Truckload in Crestwood, Illinois. CEO Dane Koteski, 46, was found dead, his throat slashed, in what police are calling a targeted killing. Even more shocking? One of his own employees has been arrested for the crime.
What happened inside ATG Truckload that led to this deadly confrontation? Let’s break it down.
The Crime Scene: A Fire and a MurderFirefighters rushed to the ATG Truckload offices on March 5, 2025, after reports of smoke billowing from the building. What they found inside wasn’t just a fire hazard—it was a crime scene.
Authorities later confirmed that Koteski did not die from the fire. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office determined he suffered fatal sharp-force injuries to the neck before the flames even started.
In short: This was no accident—it was a cover-up.
The Prime Suspect: An Employee in CustodyAs investigators pieced together the gruesome details, one name stood out—a current ATG Truckload employee.
The suspect, who has not yet been publicly named, fled Illinois immediately after the murder.Police tracked him down at a truck stop in Holland, Michigan—hundreds of miles away.Authorities believe this was a personal, premeditated attack rather than a random act of violence.Motive: What Drove This Deadly Confrontation?Right now, the exact motive is unclear, but insiders are speculating:
Workplace Conflict? Tensions in the trucking industry are high—long hours, low pay, and disputes between management and employees aren’t uncommon.Personal Grudge? Was this a long-standing feud between the suspect and Koteski?Financial or Business Dispute? Could money or company decisions have played a role?Whatever the case, it’s clear this was personal.
Industry Reaction: Shockwaves Through TruckingThe trucking industry is no stranger to high-pressure environments, but an employee allegedly murdering their own CEO? That’s next level.
Colleagues and business partners have described Koteski as a strong leader who was dedicated to his work.Truckers online are debating the case—some say it highlights the stress and frustration workers face in the industry.Others are questioning ATG’s work environment and whether red flags were missed before this tragedy unfolded.What’s Next?The suspect will be extradited to Illinois to face murder charges.More details on the motive and the suspect’s identity are expected to be released in the coming days.If convicted, the employee could face life in prison for this brutal killing.Bottom Line: A Tragedy That Raises QuestionsDane Koteski’s murder isn’t just a crime story—it’s a wake-up call for the trucking industry.
It raises serious questions about: ✔️ Workplace tensions in trucking✔️ How companies handle employee disputes✔️ The mental health and well-being of trucking professionals
One thing’s for sure: This case is far from over.
🚛 Stay Informed, Stay SafeIf you’re in the trucking world and want to understand how to protect yourself and your business, check out LifeAsATrucker.com.
Looking for ways to make extra income off the road? Get side hustle ideas at TruckerSideHustle.com.
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Mar 12, 2025
Trucking CEO Murder Mystery: The Shocking Death of ATG’s Dane Koteski
The trucking world was shaken this week after a horrifying discovery inside the burning headquarters of ATG Truckload in Crestwood, Illinois. CEO Dane Koteski, 46, was found dead, his throat slashed, in what police are calling a targeted killing. Even more shocking? One of his own employees has been arrested for the crime.
What happened inside ATG Truckload that led to this deadly confrontation? Let’s break it down.
The Crime Scene: A Fire and a MurderFirefighters rushed to the ATG Truckload offices on March 5, 2025, after reports of smoke billowing from the building. What they found inside wasn’t just a fire hazard—it was a crime scene.
Authorities later confirmed that Koteski did not die from the fire. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office determined he suffered fatal sharp-force injuries to the neck before the flames even started.
In short: This was no accident—it was a cover-up.
The Prime Suspect: An Employee in CustodyAs investigators pieced together the gruesome details, one name stood out—a current ATG Truckload employee.
The suspect, who has not yet been publicly named, fled Illinois immediately after the murder.Police tracked him down at a truck stop in Holland, Michigan—hundreds of miles away.Authorities believe this was a personal, premeditated attack rather than a random act of violence.Motive: What Drove This Deadly Confrontation?Right now, the exact motive is unclear, but insiders are speculating:
Workplace Conflict? Tensions in the trucking industry are high—long hours, low pay, and disputes between management and employees aren’t uncommon.Personal Grudge? Was this a long-standing feud between the suspect and Koteski?Financial or Business Dispute? Could money or company decisions have played a role?Whatever the case, it’s clear this was personal.
Industry Reaction: Shockwaves Through TruckingThe trucking industry is no stranger to high-pressure environments, but an employee allegedly murdering their own CEO? That’s next level.
Colleagues and business partners have described Koteski as a strong leader who was dedicated to his work.Truckers online are debating the case—some say it highlights the stress and frustration workers face in the industry.Others are questioning ATG’s work environment and whether red flags were missed before this tragedy unfolded.What’s Next?The suspect will be extradited to Illinois to face murder charges.More details on the motive and the suspect’s identity are expected to be released in the coming days.If convicted, the employee could face life in prison for this brutal killing.Bottom Line: A Tragedy That Raises QuestionsDane Koteski’s murder isn’t just a crime story—it’s a wake-up call for the trucking industry.
It raises serious questions about: ✔️ Workplace tensions in trucking✔️ How companies handle employee disputes✔️ The mental health and well-being of trucking professionals
One thing’s for sure: This case is far from over.
🚛 Stay Informed, Stay SafeIf you’re in the trucking world and want to understand how to protect yourself and your business, check out LifeAsATrucker.com.
Looking for ways to make extra income off the road? Get side hustle ideas at TruckerSideHustle.com.
🔔 Follow for more updates on this case!
Continue reading "Trucking CEO Murder Mystery: The Shocking Death of ATG’s Dane Koteski"
Mar 12, 2025
Connectivity Could Transform Trucking—But Will It Help Drivers or Just Big Business?
From CB Radios to Smart Trucks—Are Truckers Ready for the Digital Revolution? Remember when a clipboard, a CB radio, and a good co-pilot were all you
Mar 12, 2025
Top 5 Legal Issues Trucking Faces Under the New Administration—Will It Change the Game?
Trucking’s Future is on the Line Every time a new president steps in, truckers get nervous. Will fuel prices skyrocket? Will they crack down on owner-operators?
Mar 12, 2025
🚛 Nikola’s Factory Up for Auction – Is This the End of Hydrogen Trucks?
💨 Hydrogen-Powered Truck Dreams... Going Once, Going Twice? Nikola Corporation, once hyped as the Tesla of trucking, has just received approval to auction
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Mar 11, 2025
Rolling with the Punches: Truckers, Cocaine Seizures, and the Road Ahead
The Unexpected Detour Picture this: You're cruising down I-10, your rig humming a familiar tune, when you hear about a fellow trucker busted with a load
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Mar 11, 2025
Trucking Stocks Take a Dive, But Citi Says ‘Buy the Dip’
Introduction: A Market Meltdown or a Hidden Opportunity? Imagine this—you’re cruising down the highway, everything looks smooth, and then BAM! A pothole
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Mar 11, 2025
Driverless Trucks: Revolutionizing Freight or Steering into Trouble?
Introduction: A Sci-Fi Future on Our Highways? Imagine cruising down I-45 in Texas, sharing the road with an 18-wheeler with no driver. No CB radio chatter,
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Mar 11, 2025
Is the Truck Driver Shortage Real – Or Just a Corporate Myth?
Introduction For years, we’ve been told that America has a massive truck driver shortage. Industry leaders claim we need at least 80,000 more drivers
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