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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. ...

Walmart’s higher starting pay, upgraded trucks, and internal training programs are attracting more women to truck driving. Here’s how pay, equipment, and job structure are changing who enters the industry.

December 29, 2025

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Why Walmart’s Higher Pay and Newer Rigs Are Bringing More Women Into Trucking

Truck driving has evolved significantly over the past decade, particularly within large private fleets. Some carriers have begun rethinking how the job is structured, ...

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 ...

Volvo Trucks North America partners with the Center for Pet Safety to complete the first pet safety evaluation of a heavy-duty truck. The new Volvo VNL passes testing designed to protect dogs traveling with truck drivers on long haul routes.

December 26, 2025

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Volvo VNL Earns Industry First Pet Safety Approval for Drivers Traveling with Dogs

Bringing a pet on the road is part of everyday life for many professional drivers. With hundreds of thousands of dogs riding along in ...

House lawmakers have launched the first-ever Congressional Trucking Caucus, bringing bipartisan focus to trucking safety, policy, and the long-term growth of the industry.

December 26, 2025

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Bipartisan Congressional Trucking Caucus Launches with Focus on Safety and Industry Growth

For the first time, trucking now has a dedicated caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. A bipartisan group of lawmakers has formally launched ...

Southeast regional truck routes in Georgia, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and Florida are posting faster driver hiring timelines than OTR. Here’s how freight density, onboarding, and job board velocity affect hiring speed.

December 18, 2025

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Why Southeast Regional Routes Are Hiring Truck Drivers Faster Than OTR

Truck drivers looking for work in the Southeast are often getting hired faster than those applying for over-the-road positions. Across Georgia, Tennessee, the Carolinas, ...

TCA’s roundtable discussions at Truckload 2026 focus on safety, compliance, equipment strategy, operations, and marketing. A breakdown of the sessions shaping truckload decision-making.

December 18, 2025

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Why TCA’s Roundtable Discussions Are a Must-Attend at Truckload 2026

The 2026 TCA Annual Convention introduces a refreshed lineup of moderated, topic-driven roundtable discussions designed to move past surface-level conversation and into practical, experience-based ...

Practical strategies for winter trucking in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Includes route planning, snow and ice management, truck preparation, and driver safety tips with regional data and actionable guidance.

December 17, 2025

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Complete Guide for Truckers on Winter Road Safety and Route Planning in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan

Winter in the Upper Midwest is far from typical winter driving conditions. Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan regularly experience heavy snow, sudden ice formation, fierce ...