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Considering a lease-purchase trucking program? Learn how lease-purchase agreements work, what costs drivers should evaluate, key contract terms, and questions to ask before signing.

August 21, 2026

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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 financing, ...

A New Mexico commercial vehicle enforcement operation near Taos resulted in 20 trucks and seven drivers being placed out of service following more than 150 safety inspections.

August 21, 2026

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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 enforcement ...

The Texas Trucking Association recognized professional drivers, carriers, technicians, and safety leaders during its 2026 Safety and Maintenance Awards, honoring excellence in trucking safety and operations.

August 21, 2026

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Texas Trucking Association Honors Drivers, Carriers and Technicians for Safety Excellence

The Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) recognized professional drivers, safety leaders, technicians and motor carriers for their commitment to highway safety during its annual Safety ...

Learn how new CDL drivers can evaluate their first trucking job offer by comparing training, pay, company culture, freight, equipment, and long-term career opportunities.

August 20, 2026

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A New CDL Driver’s Guide to Evaluating Your First Trucking Job Offer

Graduating from CDL school opens the door to a wide range of opportunities, but choosing the right first employer can have a lasting impact ...

Learn how new truck drivers can choose the right commercial truck insurance by comparing policies, understanding underwriting, reviewing exclusions, and asking the right questions before buying.

August 20, 2026

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How New Truck Drivers Can Choose the Right Commercial Truck Insurance

Buying commercial truck insurance is one of the first major business decisions many new owner-operators face, and it can also be one of the ...

NHTSA has announced new commercial truck recalls affecting certain 2027 Volvo, Mack, and International models. Learn which trucks are affected and what repairs are required.

August 20, 2026

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NHTSA Announces Commercial Truck Recalls Affecting Volvo, Mack and International Models

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced three commercial vehicle recalls affecting certain 2027 model-year trucks from Volvo Trucks North America, Mack ...

A practical guide to organizing a truck cab around the way drivers actually work, including inspection paperwork, ELD documents, food storage, sleeper space, and everyday gear.

August 19, 2026

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Truck Cab Organization Tips That Save Time on the Road

A truck cab has to do several jobs at once. It is a workspace, a storage area, and, for OTR drivers, often a kitchen ...

Learn practical lessons that can help new truck drivers build confidence, develop good habits, and make the most of their first year behind the wheel.

August 19, 2026

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The First Year Behind the Wheel Shapes the Rest of Your Trucking Career

The first year of trucking has a way of teaching lessons that CDL school can’t. You’ll figure out where you like to fuel, which ...

Forty-five professional truck drivers have advanced to the championship finals at the 2026 National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships in Pittsburgh.

August 19, 2026

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45 Drivers Advance to Championship Finals at 2026 NTDC

The field is set for the final round of the 2026 National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships (NTDC), with 45 professional drivers ...

A new study ranks the U.S. cities with the highest road rage risk, highlighting Houston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville, and Miami while examining the factors behind aggressive driving.

August 19, 2026

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New Study Highlights U.S. Cities Where Road Rage Risks Are Highest

National traffic fatalities have shown signs of improving, but a new study suggests drivers in some metropolitan areas continue to face a much greater ...