How to Combat Loneliness as an Over-the-Road Truck Driver
Every over-the-road driver remembers the first few weeks of spending nights away from home. The excitement of running new routes eventually gives way...
Pennsylvania Trucker Honored by State Lawmakers for Heroic Rescue in Colorado
Pennsylvania truck driver Lamar Buckwalter has received a Pennsylvania Citation Award in recognition of his actions earlier this year when he rescued the...
TCA Elevate Program Launches Driver Appreciation Initiative Ahead of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Members of the Truckload Carriers Association's (TCA) 2026 Elevate Young Leadership Program are organizing a driver appreciation initiative to recognize professional truck drivers...
Reefer vs. Dry Van: Understanding the Differences Before You Choose a Trailer
For someone new to trucking, a reefer trailer and a dry van can look almost identical from the outside. Both are enclosed trailers,...
Construction Zone Safety for Truck Drivers: 8 Ways to Stay Safe When the Lanes Get Tight
Construction season means more than orange barrels and reduced speed limits. For truck drivers, every work zone requires adjusting to narrower lanes, changing...
CVTA Backs FMCSA Proposal to Strengthen English Proficiency Enforcement for Truck Drivers
The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) is supporting a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposal that would make commercial drivers who fail...
CAST Specialty Transportation Driver Receives CVSA’s 2026 International Driver Excellence Award
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has named Tommy Cash of CAST Specialty Transportation Inc. as the recipient of the 2026 International Driver...
Essential Load Securement Tips Every Truck Driver Should Know
Proper load securement begins long before the truck leaves the shipper. It starts with understanding the cargo, evaluating how it will behave once...
Lease Purchase Trucking Programs: What Drivers Should Know Before Signing a Contract
For many truck drivers, a lease-purchase program appears to offer a faster path to becoming an owner-operator. Instead of qualifying for traditional commercial...
New Mexico Enforcement Operation Places 20 Commercial Vehicles Out of Service
The New Mexico State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau recently placed 20 commercial vehicles and seven drivers out of service during a targeted...
