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Learn what new truck drivers should expect during their first year on the road, including skill development, trip planning, lifestyle adjustments, and career growth.

May 26, 2026

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What New Truck Drivers Should Expect During Their First Year on the Road

The first year in trucking usually changes how drivers look at the industry once the training period ends and real freight starts moving. CDL ...

Learn what to expect in your first year as a truck driver, including pay, schedule, and how experience impacts future opportunities.

May 4, 2026

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What to Expect in Your First Year as a Truck Driver

The first year as a truck driver is when most new drivers either adjust or leave the industry. Pay starts lower than that of ...

Frito-Lay driver Tony Johnson won the Five-Axle category and Grand Champion title at the Georgia Trucking Association driving competition in Buford, Georgia.

May 4, 2026

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Frito-Lay Driver Wins Georgia Trucking Association Driving Championship

A driver for Frito-Lay won the Five-Axle category and the Grand Champion title at the Georgia Trucking Association driving competition. Tony Johnson took the ...

Three truck drivers were honored through the Highway Angel program after stepping in to assist during serious highway incidents in California and Louisiana.

April 14, 2026

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Three Truck Drivers Recognized for Highway Angel Honors in March

Acts that happen in a matter of seconds on the road often leave a lasting impact. In March, the Truckload Carriers Association named three ...

Ingrid Brown is named the 2026 Driver of the Year by Women In Trucking, recognizing her 46-year career, safety leadership, and impact across the trucking industry.

April 3, 2026

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Ingrid Brown Earns WIT 2026 Driver of the Year Recognition

Recognition at the national level doesn’t come easy in trucking. It takes years on the road, a reputation for doing things the right way, ...

Thinking about becoming a truck driver? This complete guide for aspiring student drivers covers CDL training, costs, lifestyle factors, job placement, and how to land entry-level trucking jobs with no experience.

March 4, 2026

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Things to Consider if You Want to Be a Truck Driver: Complete Starter Guide for Aspiring Student Drivers

Interested in launching a truck driving career from scratch? Countless student drivers make it happen every year with smart planning and the right resources. ...

Truck driver wellness programs help improve health, boost productivity, support DOT physical success, and promote long-term career sustainability through practical on-the-road fitness and nutrition strategies.

February 9, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Improve Health and Productivity Through Wellness Programs

Wellness programs built for truck drivers focus on practical fitness, nutrition, and support that fit the demands of life on the road. These initiatives ...

A Kansas truck driver is recognized as a TCA Highway Angel after helping an injured motorcyclist following a hit and run in Wichita through quick thinking and decisive action.

February 6, 2026

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Truck Driver Recognized as TCA Highway Angel in Kansas

A professional truck driver’s quick decisions and calm response during a dangerous roadside emergency in Kansas have earned national recognition from the Truckload Carriers ...

Truck driver retention varies by region, with home time, pay consistency, and respect for longer tenures. See how Midwest, South, Northeast, and West fleets compare.

February 5, 2026

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Why Truck Drivers Stay Longer with Some Fleets and How It Varies by Region

Truck drivers who stick around longer with their fleets often point to better home time, reliable schedules, and feeling respected on the job. Recent ...

The Truckload Carriers Association names the 2025 Highway Angels of the Year, honoring three professional truck drivers for life-saving actions, roadside leadership, and courage during real-world emergencies.

February 5, 2026

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TCA Names 2025 Highway Angels of the Year

The Truckload Carriers Association has named three professional drivers as its 2025 Highway Angels of the Year, recognizing actions taken on the road that ...