We love our drivers and we know that drivers are what make or break trucking companies. For that reason, since we opened our doors in 1979 we have been committed to treating drivers well and not forcing them out on Christmas if they want to be home with family.

We love our drivers and we know that drivers are what make or break trucking companies. For that reason, since we opened our doors in 1979 we have been committed to treating drivers well and not forcing them out on Christmas if they want to be home with family.

It's been a wonderful year here at K & J.

The holiday season is always busy, but we enjoy it nonetheless. There's an exciting buzz in the air, and we appreciate time spent with family and friends, even if it isn't always on a traditional schedule.  

As the year came to a close, we spent some time reflecting on the major news bulletins of 2018, specific to the trucking industry. 

We've compiled a list of the top news items of the year, both from our blog and other industry sources. Check it out!

It's been a wonderful year here at K & J.

The holiday season is always busy, but we enjoy it nonetheless. There's an exciting buzz in the air, and we appreciate time spent with family and friends, even if it isn't always on a traditional schedule.  

As the year came to a close, we spent some time reflecting on the major news bulletins of 2018, specific to the trucking industry. 

We've compiled a list of the top news items of the year, both from our blog and other industry sources. Check it out!

Thinking about starting out your career as a driver? We're confident you won't regret your decision! However, that doesn't mean starting out as a first-year driver is a breeze. It's important to know what you're getting into when you join this business, and we want to help you out!

Keep reading to discover a few things we think you should know about your first year in the trucking business. 

Thinking about starting out your career as a driver? We're confident you won't regret your decision! However, that doesn't mean starting out as a first-year driver is a breeze. It's important to know what you're getting into when you join this business, and we want to help you out!

Keep reading to discover a few things we think you should know about your first year in the trucking business. 

We recently hosted a contest for drivers to submit their cutest furry co-pilot. Our first-place winner, Aaron Hatfield, submitted his sweet dog, Molly. 

Aaron, a K&J professional driver, had been looking for a dog to keep him company in his truck for awhile when his sister, a veterinarian, reached out. 

A young couple had recently dropped off their three-month-old puppy at her office. The puppy was blind and had a broken leg, and the couple was unable to handle the financial burden. 

"It seemed like they'd bit off more than they could chew so they left the puppy with the vet," said Aaron. 

According to Aaron's sister, the puppy was perfect for life in the truck. 

We recently hosted a contest for drivers to submit their cutest furry co-pilot. Our first-place winner, Aaron Hatfield, submitted his sweet dog, Molly. 

Aaron, a K&J professional driver, had been looking for a dog to keep him company in his truck for awhile when his sister, a veterinarian, reached out. 

A young couple had recently dropped off their three-month-old puppy at her office. The puppy was blind and had a broken leg, and the couple was unable to handle the financial burden. 

"It seemed like they'd bit off more than they could chew so they left the puppy with the vet," said

We all want to pay fewer taxes, right? Well, if recent conversations with your tax accountant have you concerned about your tax burden in 2018, this is the list for you.

We've gathered up some of the best year-end trucking purchases we'd recommend you get in before tax season. 

We all want to pay fewer taxes, right? Well, if recent conversations with your tax accountant have you concerned about your tax burden in 2018, this is the list for you.

We've gathered up some of the best year-end trucking purchases we'd recommend you get in before tax season. 

Have you been thinking about a career in trucking but you just don't know how to get started? Are you in CDL school and looking for opportunities? Are you currently driving truck and looking for a different opportunity? 

We are hosting our quarterly driver meetings next week, December 17th through 21st from 11:30 to 1:30. During this time we invite all of our drivers to come and eat a delicious meal with us and talk shop! This will be a great time for new prospective drivers to meet our staff and drivers and see if K & J is the right fit for you. 

Have you been thinking about a career in trucking but you just don't know how to get started? Are you in CDL school and looking for opportunities? Are you currently driving truck and looking for a different opportunity? 

We are hosting our quarterly driver meetings next week, December 17th through 21st from 11:30 to 1:30. During this time we invite all of our drivers to come and eat a delicious meal with us and talk shop! This will be a great time for new prospective drivers to meet our staff and drivers and see if K & J is the right fit for you. 

Brakes. Everybody’s got them, and nobody wants to see them go out.

And when you drive for a living, it’s even more vital to keep your brakes in line.

Many drivers understand brake maintenance like the back of their hand, but plenty of others don’t—and that’s okay. At K&J, we’re focused on hiring good people, regardless of their training.

For those of you who aren’t quite as up on brake maintenance (or if you’d just like a refresher course!) we spoke with Kent Klausing of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, to get the lowdown on why the brakes you use matter.

Brakes. Everybody’s got them, and nobody wants to see them go out.

And when you drive for a living, it’s even more vital to keep your brakes in line.

Many drivers understand brake maintenance like the back of their hand, but plenty of others don’t—and that’s okay. At K&J, we’re focused on hiring good people, regardless of their training.

For those of you who aren’t quite as up on brake maintenance (or if you’d just like a refresher course!) we spoke with Kent Klausing of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, to get the lowdown on why the brakes you use matter.

We had 15 amazing entries into our contest representing 18 adorable pets that spend their life out on the road. Thank you to all of our entrants for sharing your pets with us! After a week of voting, we have a winner!

We had 15 amazing entries into our contest representing 18 adorable pets that spend their life out on the road. Thank you to all of our entrants for sharing your pets with us! After a week of voting, we have a winner!

Last month we introduced a new video series, Rig Rant. In this K&J-exclusive series we jump in a truck with members of the K&J Trucking family and learn more about their life, their job, and what it is really like at K&J.

Today we are releasing John Kemp's episode where he dishes on the best chain restaurants, his funniest trucking experience, and how he ended up in a truck at the ripe age of 15!

Last month we introduced a new video series, Rig Rant. In this K&J-exclusive series we jump in a truck with members of the K&J Trucking family and learn more about their life, their job, and what it is really like at K&J.

Today we are releasing John Kemp's episode where he dishes on the best chain restaurants, his funniest trucking experience, and how he ended up in a truck at the ripe age of 15!