Driver Appreciation Archives - Truck Drivers USA

ATA launches its 2026 Driver Compensation Study survey, giving trucking companies critical data on driver pay, benefits, and incentives during an ongoing freight recession.

January 16, 2026

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ATA Opens Industry Survey That Shapes the 2026 Driver Compensation Study

As carriers continue navigating a prolonged freight downturn, access to accurate pay data is becoming more critical across the trucking industry. To help fleets ...

The Truckload Carriers Association recognizes four professional drivers as Highway Angels for heroic actions on the road. Their stories highlight courage, quick thinking, and the impact truck drivers have beyond the wheel.

January 5, 2026

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Highway Heroes in Action: TCA Highway Angels Make a Difference on the Road

Acts of courage and compassion often happen quietly on America’s highways. When they do, the Truckload Carriers Association recognizes those moments through its Highway ...

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s 12 Days of Safety campaign continues through New Year’s Day, highlighting daily safety themes and increased enforcement during peak holiday travel for truck drivers and motorists.

December 29, 2025

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Alabama’s 12 Days of Safety Campaign Runs Through New Year’s Day

As the year winds down and holiday traffic remains heavy, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is in the middle of its annual 12 Days ...

An Ohio truck driver was awarded the Carnegie Medal after rescuing a high school student from a burning bus following a deadly Interstate 70 crash. Learn what happened and why the honor matters to truck drivers.

December 22, 2025

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Ohio Truck Driver Awarded Carnegie Medal for Life Saving Rescue After Interstate Crash

Acts of heroism on the highway often happen without warning, and they rarely come with recognition. In one case from Ohio, a truck driver’s ...

Women In Trucking is accepting nominations for its 2026 Driver of the Year award. Learn who is eligible, what the award recognizes, key dates, and how truck drivers can submit a nomination.

December 22, 2025

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Women In Trucking Opens Nominations for 2026 Driver of the Year Award

Professional truck drivers know that recognition in this industry is earned mile by mile. The Women In Trucking Association is now inviting nominations for ...

Holiday traffic increases risk for truck drivers. Practical advice from professional truckers explains how travelers can help reduce crashes and congestion during peak holiday travel.

December 19, 2025

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How Travelers Can Make the Road Safer for Truck Drivers During the Holidays

Every holiday season brings a surge in traffic that changes how the road feels for professional drivers. Freight volumes remain steady or increase, while ...

Penske Logistics inducts its newest Driver Wall of Fame classes, celebrating truck drivers who have reached 20 consecutive years of safe driving across North America

December 17, 2025

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Penske Drivers Hit 20 Years of Safe Miles and Earn a Spot on the Wall of Fame

For most truck drivers, safe miles add up one shift at a time. But a select group at Penske Logistics just hit a milestone ...

Volvo Group North America donates an all-new VNL 840 to the Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum in Greensboro, giving kids a hands-on look at modern truck design and encouraging interest in trucking careers.

December 17, 2025

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Volvo’s New VNL 840 Heads to a Children’s Museum and Gives Young Visitors a Real Look at Trucking

Truck drivers know better than anyone that most people have no idea what goes into moving freight. A new project in Greensboro, North Carolina, ...

Advantage Truck Group’s Haulin’ 4 Hunger program delivers thousands of fresh and non-perishable holiday meals across New England with the help of drivers, employees, and partners. Learn how this long-running effort supports local food pantries and communities during the winter season.

December 16, 2025

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Haulin’ 4 Hunger Rolls Out Thousands of Holiday Meals Across New England

Truck drivers know better than anyone how many families rely on local food pantries, especially when winter hits New England. Advantage Truck Group’s Haulin’ ...