Driver Stories
OOIDA’s Marty Ellis Says Hauling the Wall That Heals Was Unlike Any Load He’s Ever Moved
Professional truck drivers haul everything from food and fuel to heavy equipment, but every so often a load carries a different kind of...
Crawford Trucking Driver Named Highway Angel After Helping Stranded Family
Crawford Trucking driver Mike Nelson has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association after stopping to help a family stranded...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
