On The Move 2026

The future of trucking

WRITTEN BY EMILY BURNHAM Many things about the trucking industry have changed in recent decades, from major technological advances to evolving rules and regulations around safety and emissions. But many of the core reasons people begin careers in trucking remain the same, said Karen Stone, workforce…

The right partner in protection isn’t optional; It’s a business advantage

COURTESY OF UNITED INSURANCE Maine’s trucking industry keeps the state moving, from long-haul carriers crossing the country to local fleets delivering essential goods to our communities. Every mile traveled represents dedication, expertise, and hard work. It also represents risk. That’s why having the right insurance coverage…

Women in trucking

WRITTEN BY EMILY BAER Trucking is the backbone of the modern supply chain, quietly moving goods to keep everyday life running. Traditionally, the industry has been male-dominated, but that’s beginning to shift. In recent years, the number of women entering the field has gradually increased, driven…

Freightliner of Maine

COURTESY OF FREIGHTLINER OF MAINE Freightliner Western Star of Maine continues to grow. Since opening our 6th location in Fort Kent in July 2022, we haven’t slowed down. We’ve opened a brand new full service and parts location in Fairfield in 2025, replacing our previous parts-only…

Freight fraud is an invisible problem for Maine trucking

WRITTEN BY SARAH COTTRELL You may have laughed when news broke of the great Kit Kat heist, when 12 tons of the beloved candy bars were stolen from a truck between Poland and Italy. After all, in the age of hyper-surveillance, it feels impossible for a…

Moving Maine for 99 years

COURTESY OF HEWS COMPANY Hews Company has been manufacturing and distributing quality truck-mounted equipment to transport Maine products and services since 1927, when Roland Hews moved his family from Aroostook County to Portland with the intent of building horse-drawn wagons. As motorized vehicles quickly became the…