Dane Fullow, Author at Truck Drivers USA

See how much truck drivers make in Alaska, including current pay in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and other regions, plus the factors that can affect earnings.

September 10, 2026

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How Much Do Truck Drivers Make in Alaska? Pay, Regional Wages and Job Factors

Truck driver pay in Alaska is well above the national median, but a statewide figure only tells part of the story. Earnings vary between ...

Learn how truck drivers can use layered trailer security, smarter stop planning, and verified communications to reduce cargo theft risk.

September 10, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Can Better Protect Loads from Cargo Theft

Cargo theft has become more organized, and protecting a load now involves more than locking the trailer before walking away. Thieves may target freight ...

The African American Women Trucking Association has launched a new digital hub featuring trucking resources, educational opportunities, events, and industry updates.

September 10, 2026

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AAWTA Launches New Digital Hub for Trucking Resources and Opportunities

The African American Women Trucking Association has launched a new digital hub designed to bring industry resources, educational opportunities, events, and organization updates together ...

TCA is expanding its Fundamentals of Safety Management program with 10 online training modules and six live webinars for the 2026-27 session.

September 10, 2026

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TCA Expands Safety Management Training with New Courses and Live Webinars

The Truckload Carriers Association is expanding its Fundamentals of Safety Management program for 2026-27, adding new training opportunities for people working in trucking safety, ...

See what can make a trucking job work over the long term, from steady earnings and dependable home time to equipment support and communication.

September 9, 2026

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Why Some Trucking Jobs Hold onto Drivers Longer Than Others

A better trucking job is not always the one with the biggest number in the recruiting ad. Once someone has been with a carrier ...

Guaranteed weekly pay can offer more consistent income, but the terms matter. See how mileage, home time, downtime, and availability can affect a truck driver's weekly minimum.

September 9, 2026

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The Fine Print Behind Guaranteed Weekly Pay for Truck Drivers

A guaranteed weekly amount can bring some predictability to a paycheck when freight and miles change from week to week. The catch is that ...

Melton Truck Lines driver Brian Koppenhaver was named a TCA Highway Angel after helping a critically injured man following an I-70 crash in Ohio.

September 9, 2026

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Melton Truck Lines Driver Named Highway Angel After Helping at Ohio Crash

Melton Truck Lines driver Brian Koppenhaver has been recognized as a TCA Highway Angel for helping a critically injured man after a crash on ...

Transfix's Freight Fantasy Football League has raised $26,200 for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, with donations continuing through Super Bowl Sunday.

September 9, 2026

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Freight Fantasy Football League Raises Money for Truckers Facing Illness or Injury

A fantasy football league built around the freight industry is returning for a second season, with money raised going to the St. Christopher Truckers ...

Dolly Parton's decades of tour-bus travel put hundreds of thousands of highway miles behind her before she became involved with a Tennessee travel stop serving professional drivers.

September 8, 2026

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Dolly Parton and Life on the Road: Where Her Career Crossed Paths with Trucking

Dolly Parton’s career took her across North America for decades, much of it by tour bus. Those years included hundreds of thousands of highway ...

Learn how FMCSA medical exemptions work for truck drivers, including current hearing and seizure exemptions, interstate requirements, and changes to diabetes and vision standards.

September 8, 2026

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What Truck Drivers Should Know About Federal Medical Exemptions

Federal medical standards determine whether someone is physically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce. Most people meet those standards through ...