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The Amazon Freight Partner program offers a different way to build trucking companies and driver jobs by removing equipment costs, providing consistent freight, and offering W-2 positions with benefits.

December 31, 2025

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Amazon Freight Partner Program Offers a Different Path Into Trucking

For drivers thinking beyond the seat and curious about how small trucking companies are built, the Amazon Freight Partner program is taking a different ...

Averitt Express has added dedicated tanker services for bourbon distilleries, allowing bulk spirit transportation as production grows and long-standing industry partnerships expand.

December 31, 2025

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Averitt Adds Tanker Work to Support Growing Bourbon Industry

Drivers moving freight tied to the bourbon and spirits industry may soon see more specialized tanker operations entering the mix. Averitt Express has expanded ...

Love’s Travel Stops opened new locations in Eloy, Arizona, and Milan Township, Ohio, closing out 2025 with 18 new stores and 1,408 additional truck parking spaces.

December 30, 2025

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Love’s Wraps Up 2025 With Two New Travel Stops and More Truck Parking

Truck drivers closing out the year with tight parking options are seeing some relief. Love’s Travel Stops has opened two new travel stops, one ...

Peterbilt has been named a 2026 Military Friendly Employer, recognizing its commitment to recruiting, developing, and supporting veterans, active-duty service members, and military families.

December 30, 2025

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Peterbilt Earns 2026 Military Friendly Employer Recognition

For veterans and service members transitioning into civilian careers, finding an employer that understands military experience matters. Peterbilt has been recognized as a 2026 ...

Cargo theft spikes between Christmas and New Year’s, according to Verisk CargoNet. Carriers are urged to tighten pickup verification, reduce dwell time, and strengthen security during peak holiday risk days.

December 30, 2025

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Holiday Shipping Creates a Prime Window for Cargo Theft, Carriers Warned

As year-end shipping surges collide with holiday shutdowns, trucking carriers are facing a familiar but intensifying risk. Cargo theft activity consistently spikes in the ...

Learn how border freight shapes trucking operations in Texas, from port gateways and appointments to scheduling, verification, and daily planning for drivers.

December 29, 2025

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How Border Freight Changes Trucking Operations in Texas

Border freight in Texas is not just another type of load. It operates under different pressures, timelines, and coordination requirements than most domestic freight. ...

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s 12 Days of Safety campaign continues through New Year’s Day, highlighting daily safety themes and increased enforcement during peak holiday travel for truck drivers and motorists.

December 29, 2025

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Alabama’s 12 Days of Safety Campaign Runs Through New Year’s Day

As the year winds down and holiday traffic remains heavy, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is in the middle of its annual 12 Days ...

Rush Truck Centers technician Dom McConnell earned the all-around Grand Champion title at the 2025 Rush Enterprises Tech Skills Rodeo, highlighting how preparation, training, and procedure drive success.

December 29, 2025

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Process, Preparation, and Persistence Pay Off at Rush Tech Skills Rodeo

Success in trucking and service operations rarely comes down to luck. It is built through repetition, preparation, and the ability to execute under pressure. ...

The Midwest continues to be a practical starting point for long-haul truck drivers due to its central geography, freight flow, and strong interstate networks. Learn why many OTR careers begin in the Midwest.

December 26, 2025

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Why the Midwest Remains a Launch Point for Long-Haul Truck Drivers

The Midwest has long played a central role in over-the-road trucking, and that role continues today. For drivers entering long-haul work or transitioning from ...

Arizona Highway Patrol conducted a commercial vehicle enforcement detail on I-10 between Benson and Wilcox in honor of a fallen officer. The operation focused on Move Over Law enforcement and commercial vehicle compliance, resulting in multiple citations and inspections affecting truck drivers and carriers.

December 26, 2025

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Arizona Highway Patrol Conducts I-10 Enforcement Detail to Honor Fallen Officer

Arizona law enforcement recently carried out a commercial vehicle enforcement effort along Interstate 10 in southeastern Arizona that carried deeper meaning than a routine ...