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Learn how experienced flatbed drivers can move into higher-pay specialized freight like oversize, heavy haul, RGN, and step deck loads. Discover the skills, endorsements, and strategies that help drivers qualify for specialized flatbed jobs and increase earning potential.

March 10, 2026

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How Veteran Flatbed Drivers Can Position Themselves for Specialized Flatbed Jobs

Specialized flatbed work is not a side hustle. Oversized, heavy haul, RGN, step deck, steel trains, and construction equipment freight are all higher pay ...

Five drivers receive the 2026 Professional Drivers of the Year award from the Truckload Carriers Association, recognized for safety, leadership, and dedication on the road. Each honoree receives $20,000.

March 10, 2026

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Truckload Carriers Association Names 2026 Professional Drivers of the Year

Five professional drivers were recognized as the 2026 Professional Drivers of the Year by the Truckload Carriers Association during the association’s annual convention in ...

Paid truck parking is coming to Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, this summer, adding up to 200 reservable spaces through ParkPro to help address truck parking shortages.

March 9, 2026

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Paid Truck Parking Coming to Amerant Bank Arena This Summer

Additional paid truck parking capacity is set to open in South Florida this summer, adding hundreds of hourly spaces at Amerant Bank Arena, home ...

Travis Richardson of Averitt is named Driver of the Year at the 2026 Pinnacle Awards for excellence in national tour logistics. Peer-recognized within the live production industry.

March 3, 2026

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Averitt’s Travis Richardson Honored as 2026 Pinnacle Driver of the Year

Travis Richardson of Averitt earned the Driver of the Year award at the 2026 Pinnacle Awards, highlighting his exceptional skill and professionalism on national ...

A breakdown of trucking routes that offer the most home time, comparing local, dedicated, regional, and OTR jobs by schedule, miles, and pay structure.

February 23, 2026

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Best Trucking Routes for Maximum Home Time and Work-Life Balance

Truck drivers chase earnings while craving time with family. Local routes get you home every night. Dedicated regional runs bring you back several nights ...

Quick mental health boosters for truck drivers on extended runs, including breathing techniques, stress tracking, simple routines, and connection strategies to reduce fatigue and stay focused behind the wheel.

February 19, 2026

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Quick Mental Health Boosters for Truck Drivers on Extended Runs

Truck drivers on long hauls face isolation and fatigue that spike stress levels, but simple proven techniques cut tension fast. Breathing exercises alone lower ...

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 ...

FMCSA warns truck drivers and motor carriers about a new aggressive phishing scam using fake DOT and FMCSA emails to steal sensitive information. Learn how to spot and report it.

February 5, 2026

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FMCSA Issues Alert Over New Phishing Scam Targeting Trucking Companies

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is warning truck drivers, owner operators, and motor carriers about a sharp rise in scam emails designed to ...

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 ...