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Truck drivers face higher risks of obesity, sleep apnea, and high blood pressure due to long hours on the road. Learn the most common health risks CDL drivers face and simple daily habits that help support long-term health and career longevity.

February 4, 2026

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Top Health Risks Truck Drivers Face and Simple Daily Habits That Help

Truck drivers keep America moving, but long hours on the road come with unique health challenges that build up over time. Sitting for extended ...

Pilot launches its 2026 Heart Month campaign to support heart disease and stroke prevention, aiming to raise one million dollars through in-store and app-based donations that benefit the American Heart Association and Heart & Stroke, with a focus on helping truck drivers and traveling families.

February 4, 2026

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Pilot’s Heart Month Campaign Turns Truck Stops into Life-Saving Support for Drivers and Families

Heart disease and stroke remain two of the biggest health threats facing Americans, including those who spend long hours behind the wheel. This year, ...

Learn which truck driving routes pay the most per mile, including oversize, tanker hazmat, intermodal, and heavy flatbed lanes, plus the endorsements and experience needed to access premium freight.

February 3, 2026

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Which Truck Driving Routes Pay the Most Per Mile?

Every truck driver knows that miles alone don’t build earnings. Route choice makes the real difference. Specialized freight lanes consistently pay 20 to 35 ...

ParkPro has launched a new voting feature that allows truck drivers to identify where truck parking is needed most. The free tool lets drivers request faster access to underutilized parking locations, helping reduce unsafe parking, lost time, and delivery delays while long-term solutions are still being developed.

January 27, 2026

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New ParkPro Tool Lets Truck Drivers Weigh In on Where Parking Is Needed Most

Truck parking shortages continue to affect how drivers manage their hours, safety, and pay. ParkPro, a national provider of commercial truck parking solutions, has ...

TruckDriversUSA asked experienced drivers what rookies need to know about winter driving. Read real advice on slowing down, spacing, smooth control, chains, pre trips, visibility, wind hazards, and staying safe in snow and ice.

January 26, 2026

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If You Could Tell Rookie Drivers One Thing About Winter Driving, What Would It Be?

We asked the TruckDriversUSA community a simple question with a serious purpose: If you could tell rookie drivers one thing about winter driving, what ...

The U.S. Department of Transportation is reopening the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee and inviting truck drivers and motor carriers to apply. Learn what the committee does, why it matters, and how industry voices can help shape future safety policy.

January 26, 2026

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DOT Reopens Safety Committee and Asks Trucking Industry to Take a Seat at the Table

The U.S. Department of Transportation is once again asking truck drivers and motor carriers to step directly into the policy conversation around highway safety. ...

Paper Transport surpassed its 2025 goal by logging more than 5.36 million miles using renewable and compressed natural gas, highlighting how dedicated shipper partnerships and alternative fuels are reducing diesel use and emissions across key freight lanes.

January 23, 2026

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Paper Transport Surpasses 5 Million Natural Gas Miles in 2025

Paper Transport exceeded its 2025 alternative fuel goal by logging more than 5.36 million miles using renewable and compressed natural gas across its fleet. ...

The Truckload Carriers Association has selected 18 emerging leaders for its 2026 Elevate Young Leadership Program, focused on developing the next generation of trucking industry leadership.

January 21, 2026

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TCA Names 18 Participants for 2026 Elevate Young Leadership Program

The Truckload Carriers Association has announced the group selected to take part in its 2026 Elevate Young Leadership Program, an initiative focused on developing ...