Education Archives - Truck Drivers USA

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 ...

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released the top 10 commercial vehicle violations identified during June inspections, with brake issues, inspection records, and registration violations leading the list.

July 23, 2026

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Oklahoma Highway Patrol Highlights Top Commercial Vehicle Violations Found During June Inspections

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released the most common violations identified during commercial motor vehicle inspections conducted in June, providing a snapshot of the ...

Learn how to get a CDL in New York, including eligibility requirements, Commercial Learner Permit steps, Entry Level Driver Training, endorsements, testing, and license renewal.

July 21, 2026

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An Aspiring Truck Driver’s Guide to Getting a CDL in New York

If your goal is to become a professional tractor-trailer driver, earning a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) is the first step. A Class ...

Learn why truck stops are not always built where drivers need them most and how freight activity, land availability, infrastructure, parking demand, and long-term planning influence development decisions.

June 24, 2026

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Why Truck Stops Aren’t Built Everywhere Drivers Need Them

Most truck drivers can think of at least one stretch of highway that could use another truck stop. It might be a freight corridor ...

Nominations for the 2026 Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence award close June 30. The winning veteran driver will receive a Kenworth T680 as the grand prize.

June 24, 2026

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Nominations Open Until June 30 for Veteran Truck Driver Award Program

Military veterans who recently transitioned into trucking still have time to be nominated for the 2026 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award, but the ...

Learn what truck drivers can earn in Minnesota, where the highest-paying opportunities are, and what factors influence trucking salaries across the state.

June 22, 2026

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A Driver’s Guide to Trucking Salaries in Minnesota

Ask a truck driver in Minnesota what a good salary looks like, and the answer usually starts with another question. What kind of driving ...

Learn about trucking jobs that do not require long stretches away from home, including local, regional, dedicated, LTL, private fleet, shuttle, and yard driver opportunities.

June 19, 2026

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Trucking Jobs That Do Not Require Long Stretches Away from Home

A common misconception about trucking is that every CDL job requires spending weeks on the road. That may be true for some over-the-road positions, ...

Learn about expenses new company drivers often overlook, including orientation costs, CDL renewals, medical certification, paid parking, work gear, and breakdown-related expenses.

June 19, 2026

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Expenses New Company Truck Drivers Often Overlook

Most company drivers expect the carrier to cover the highest costs of the job, including the truck, fuel, maintenance, insurance, and permits. What is ...