Wendy Parker

Staff Writer

Wendy Parker has covered the trucking industry since 2012 after she says she “lost my mind and decided to climb inside my husband’s big truck to travel with him as an over-the road, long-haul trucker.” Her unique writing style that ranges from biting satire to investigative journalism coupled with her unbridled passion for fighting round out a wildly talented stable of writers.

Got a strange story or a filthy lie? Email Wendy. She lives for that stuff.

OOIDA Member, Features

Be prepared’ isn’t just a suggestion – it’s a must in today’s world

OOIDA senior member Roy Solomon advises fellow owner-operators on physical and business survival through unforeseen crash or illness.

By Wendy Parker | October 07, 2020

Opinion

If only someone had mentioned security concerns before now

Safety, security, communications, tracking and functionality electronics manufactured overseas are rolling every day on American highways.

By Wendy Parker | October 02, 2020

Opinion, Products & Services

Sept. 29 is International Coffee Day – here are the perks to enjoy

Celebrate International Coffee Day on Sept. 29 with freebies from truck stops, restaurants, and of course, coffee shops.

By Wendy Parker | September 28, 2020

News

Big plans for the 2020 Women in Trucking conference

Women in Trucking plans a virtual Accelerate! Conference & Expo on Nov. 12 and launches a Diversity & Inclusion Index.

By Wendy Parker | September 21, 2020

News, Products & Services

St. Christopher Fund receives support from TA & Petro

TA and Petro truck stops are launching their first point-of-sale fundraising campaign to benefit the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund.

By Wendy Parker | September 16, 2020

Opinion

Is a tiger sighting by law enforcement the same as seeing the black dog for truckers?

Knoxville, Tenn., area law enforcement and wildlife agents spent last week on the lookout for what might just be an imaginary tiger.

By Wendy Parker | September 15, 2020

Features, Truck Shows

Trucking 4 Kids Convoy to take place Sept. 20, in Scarborough, Maine

The Maine Professional Drivers Association announces the Trucking 4 Kids Convoy will take place on Sept. 20, with a few changes.

By Wendy Parker | September 14, 2020

Opinion

Have a say on the under-21 interstate driver pilot program

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s notice of proposed under-21 commercial carrier pilot program is open for public comments.

By Wendy Parker | September 10, 2020

Opinion

Suicide – A mother’s tale of coping and surviving

Suicide is a major preventable cause of premature death which is influenced by psycho-social, cultural and environmental risk factors.

By Wendy Parker | September 04, 2020

Opinion

If it’s a driverless truck, why does it need a sleeper berth?

The unaffiliated media are really having a hard time with a proper definition of the word “driverless.” It clearly doesn’t mean what they think it...

By Wendy Parker | September 02, 2020

Features, OOIDA Member

Who helps the bald eagles of Nebraska? A trucker.

OOIDA member Katrina Kennedy works with the Nebraska Raptor Center to rescue and rehabilitate bald and golden eagles so they can return safely to the...

By Wendy Parker | September 01, 2020

Opinion

Is Little America Travel Center booting fuel island lingerers?

The recent rumor of Little America Travel Center in Little America, Wyo., booting errant trucks that linger too long on the fuel island isn’t entirely...

By Wendy Parker | August 28, 2020

Opinion

How ‘intelligent’ do you have to be to know a pickup from a CMV?

Making distinctions between pick-’em-up truck drivers and commercial truck drivers seems difficult for the “intelligent drivers” and the national news.

By Wendy Parker | August 27, 2020

Opinion, Features

‘Ethel, what in tarnation is a tank doing on the get-on of I-80?’

What was first thought to be a tank, ended up being a large piece of military equipment that only looks like a tank, and it...

By Wendy Parker | August 20, 2020

Features, OOIDA Member, Truck Shows

‘Hell, yes, I have an ulterior motive. It’s the children.’

Jerry Kissinger continues a tradition of giving that he and his wife, Kay, began. He honors her memory and his promise to not forget the...

By Wendy Parker | August 18, 2020

News, Products & Services

Jubitz Travel Center continues its tradition of Driver Appreciation Day

Jubitz Travel Center and Truck Stop will host a free event to celebrate the hard work of truck drivers on Sept. 23, with a free...

By Wendy Parker | August 14, 2020

Opinion

Are company owners finally ready to address driver safety concerns?

You ever been in West Memphis, Ark., after dark, friend?

By Wendy Parker | August 13, 2020

Features

Remembering the ‘Midnight Cowboy,’ Bill Mack

First manning the airwaves in 1969, Bill Mack eventually became known as “The Midnight Cowboy.” He was a friend and advocate to the trucking industry.

By Wendy Parker | August 07, 2020

Opinion, Features

If you can’t buy ’em, we’ll tell you how to make ’em

Clorox’s CEO says stores won’t be fully stocked with its wipes until 2021. Sanitizing wipes of any type have been unavailable to truck drivers for...

By Wendy Parker | August 05, 2020

Opinion

‘Jetson Bill’ on flying cars proves N.H. lawmakers have heads in clouds

Is it a bird, a plane or a murder hornet? Thanks to the new “Jetson Bill” in New Hampshire it might be a flying car...

By Wendy Parker | August 04, 2020

Opinion, Coronavirus

As COVID-19 cases rise, truckers share their stories of diagnosis and recovery

As positive COVID-19 case numbers rise in the US pandemic stories from trucking industry professionals become more prevalent in the national spotlight.

By Wendy Parker | July 30, 2020