Dane Fullow, Author at Truck Drivers USA

Learn which old trucking collectibles attract attention, what can affect their value, and how to research and preserve trucking memorabilia

September 17, 2026

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Old Trucking Memorabilia Could Be More Collectible Than You Think

Old trucking gear has a life beyond the closet or garage. Belt buckles, patches, safe-driving awards, company hats, promotional model trucks, and other pieces ...

Shell Rotella is sharing truck driver stories recorded at MATS after the project raised more than $2,000 for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund.

September 17, 2026

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Shell Rotella Puts Truck Drivers’ Stories in the Spotlight During NTDAW

Shell Rotella is marking National Truck Driver Appreciation Week by sharing the stories of professional truck drivers recorded earlier this year at the Mid-America ...

See how truck sleepers evolved from basic bunk compartments into modern spaces with standing room, storage, appliances and independent climate control.

September 16, 2026

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How the Modern Truck Sleeper Grew from a Bunk into a Living Space

A modern sleeper can provide standing room, a full-size mattress, cabinets, a refrigerator, space for a microwave, a table and heating or cooling that ...

Explore free trucking education, professional development, and scholarships available through industry organizations for truck drivers and their families.

September 16, 2026

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Free and Discounted Educational Programs Available to Truck Drivers and Their Families

Working in trucking can provide access to educational resources that are easy to overlook. Free online courses can help build business knowledge, industry connections ...

Volvo Trucks has rolled out unattended over-the-air software updates across North America, allowing updates to run while trucks are parked and locked.

September 16, 2026

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Volvo Rolls Out Unattended Software Updates for Trucks Across North America

Volvo Trucks has rolled out unattended over-the-air software updates across the U.S. and Canada, allowing drivers to start an update, lock the truck, and ...

Iowa truck drivers will take part in an October 17 convoy from West Des Moines to the Iowa State Fairgrounds benefiting Special Olympics Iowa.

September 16, 2026

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Iowa Truck Convoy Will Raise Money for Special Olympics Athletes

Truck drivers will roll through central Iowa on October 17 for a 20-mile convoy supporting Special Olympics Iowa. The annual Truck Convoy will start ...

Find current truck stop clinics offering DOT physicals, occupational testing, and basic medical services at TA Travel Centers in Florida and Virginia.

September 15, 2026

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Your Guide to Truck Stop Clinics Offering DOT Physicals and Medical Services

Scheduling medical care during a run can become complicated when the available clinic has no practical place to park a tractor-trailer. A small number ...

Truck drivers paying for a DOT physical may be able to save through employer or union coverage and lower-cost FMCSA-certified medical examiners.

September 15, 2026

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Affordable DOT Physical Options for Truck Drivers

For truck drivers paying for their own DOT physical, the price of the exam can depend heavily on where it is scheduled. Local FMCSA-certified ...

Volvo Trucks and the Center for Pet Safety released a free pet travel safety guide covering restraints, emergencies, weather, and other considerations for truck drivers traveling with pets.

September 15, 2026

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New Pet Safety Guide Offers Resources for Truck Drivers Traveling with Dogs and Cats

Truck drivers who bring a dog or cat on the road have a new safety resource designed specifically with commercial truck travel in mind. ...

Truck drivers and owner-operators can nominate their current carrier for the 2027 Best Fleets to Drive For program through October 31.

September 15, 2026

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Truck Drivers Can Nominate Their Fleet for the 2027 Best Fleets to Drive For

Nominations are open for the 2027 Best Fleets to Drive For program, allowing truck drivers and independent contractors to recognize the carriers they believe ...