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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 ...

Volvo Group North America donates an all-new VNL 840 to the Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum in Greensboro, giving kids a hands-on look at modern truck design and encouraging interest in trucking careers.

December 17, 2025

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Volvo’s New VNL 840 Heads to a Children’s Museum and Gives Young Visitors a Real Look at Trucking

Truck drivers know better than anyone that most people have no idea what goes into moving freight. A new project in Greensboro, North Carolina, ...

Schneider drivers continue a long tradition supporting Wreaths Across America by hauling thousands of wreaths to national cemeteries, honoring veterans, and encouraging community involvement.

December 17, 2025

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Schneider Drivers Deliver Hope and Honor Through Wreaths Across America

Each year, drivers across the country take loads that matter, but few feel as meaningful as the work Schneider drivers complete during the holiday ...

Peterbilt has added the Bendix Intellipark electronic parking brake system to its Class 8 and medium-duty trucks, giving drivers new rollaway protection, smarter brake control, and clearer status indicators designed to improve safety and reduce maintenance downtime.

December 16, 2025

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Peterbilt Rolls Out Electronic Parking Brake Built for Real-World Trucking

Peterbilt has added a new tool to its Class 8 and medium-duty lineup, giving drivers access to the Bendix Intellipark Electronic Parking Brake System. ...

: A step-by-step guide for Southeast straight truck drivers moving into tractor-trailer work. Covers CDL upgrades, ELDT training, skills changes, endorsements, hiring trends, and pay expectations across Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and the Carolinas.

December 15, 2025

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How to Move from Straight Truck to Tractor-Trailer Driving in the Southeast

Moving from a straight truck into a tractor-trailer feels like a big step, but it is a natural move for many drivers in the ...

NTTC announces eight finalists for the 2025–2026 Driver of the Year Champion award, recognizing tank truck drivers for safety, professionalism, and leadership across the industry.

December 15, 2025

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Tank Truck Drivers Recognized as NTTC Announces Eight Finalists for 2025–2026 Driver of the Year Champion

Every driver knows how demanding tank work can be. From product handling to constant safety checks, it’s a job that requires discipline, patience, and ...

Paccar has expanded its electric truck lineup through new Peterbilt and Kenworth medium-duty models with multiple power options, vocational capabilities, and ranges built for real delivery and regional operations.

December 15, 2025

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New Peterbilt and Kenworth Electric Trucks Give Drivers More Medium Duty Options

Electric trucks are moving into day-to-day operations even as emissions rules shift, and Paccar is adding more choices for fleets and drivers. Both Peterbilt ...

Nevada DOT is asking truck drivers and carriers to complete a short survey to help improve truck parking needs across the state for the 2026 State Freight Plan Update.

December 15, 2025

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Nevada DOT Wants Truck Drivers to Share Their Parking Needs

Truck drivers running through Nevada know how challenging it can be to find safe places to park. The Nevada Department of Transportation is asking ...