Trucking journalist 25 years. Former newspaper and news magazine reporter/editor. Plans and coordinates all editorial coverage, writes feature stories and monthly columns. Quick to recognize a good story and approach it through the reader's eyes. A board member of Truckload Carriers Association, she meets regularly with principals of the nation's leading fleets. Named BtoB Media Business Top Innovator in 2005. 15 Jesse H. Neal honors, including 2001 Grand Neal Award. Specialties: industry image, fleet management, drivers, safety, editorial planning.

International trucking journalist 31 years. Mechanical engineer, CDL-licensed; conducts regular new vehicle road tests. Is unquestionably the top equipment expert among truck writers. Meets regularly with truck component manufacturers, who often seek his 'real world' advice. Joined Newport in 1993 after serving as chief editor of Overdrive. Previously, he was managing editor of Truck magazine (England). 10 Jesse H. Neal honors, including 2001 Grand Neal Award. Specialties: owner-drivers, equipment.

Trucking journalist 29 years. Two Jesse H. Neal honors. Former editor, Road King and American Trucker. CDL-licensed. Specialties: trucks and equipment, maintenance, spec'ing. Former TV news reporter and producer.

Eastern bureau, 46 years of trucking journalism. 12 Jess H. Neal honors, including 2001 Grand Neal Award, plus 2001 ABM Crain Award for distinguished career. Former chief editor, Commercial Car Journal. CDL-licensed. Specialties: equipment, maintenance, safety, fleet operations, market trends.

Northwest bureau. Trucking journalist 23 years. Former truck public relations executive. 11 Jess H. Neal honors, including 2001 Grand Neal Award. Specialties: Hotline, special market reports, aftermarket, leasing, fleet operations, finance.

Trucking journalist 28 years. Former editor and editorial director, Transport Topics. 11 Jesse H. Neal honors. Specialties: legislative and regulatory affairs, business and the marketplace.

Southeast bureau. Trucking journalist 13 years. 8 Jesse H. Neal honors, including 2001 Grand Neal Award. Specialties: driver issues, news, features, internet.

Trucking photojournalist 26 years. 3 Jesse H. Neal honors. Photos on more than 60 magazine covers plus books, posters, calendars, advertising, art exhibits. CDL-licensed. Specialties: trucker lifestyle, show trucks, fleet photo features.

Southeast bureau. Trucking journalist 12 years. 4 Jesse H. Neal honors, including 2001 Grand Neal Award. Former producer, host of RoadStar Radio News; 15 years in broadcasting. Specialties: industry news, radio news, audio & video production.

Jim Beach has covered trucking and related industries for 18 years. He served as editor of GO-West, Light & Medium Truck, Truckstop Travel Plaza and Truckers News. He was also a reporter for Transport Topics and contributed to numerous truck industry magazines and publications including Heavy Duty Trucking, Roadstar, Fleet Maintenance and Fleet Owner. Beach has more than 20 years experience as a journalist and spent time as a newspaper editor and public relations executive before joining the trucking press. His work has been recognized by the American Society of Business Press Editors. He holds a MA from University of California, Davis and a BA from California State University, Sacramento.