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Nominations are open for the 2027 Best Fleets to Drive For, giving truck drivers and independent contractors until October 31 to nominate their current carrier.

September 11, 2026

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Drivers Can Now Nominate Their Carrier for the 2027 Best Fleets to Drive For

Truck drivers who believe their carrier provides a strong place to work can now put the company forward for national recognition. Nominations opened September ...

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 ...