Information Archives - Truck Drivers USA

Learn what the doubles and triples endorsement allows, where it's used, how to earn it, and whether adding the endorsement can create more trucking career opportunities.

August 26, 2026

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Doubles and Triples Endorsement: What CDL Drivers Need to Know

Adding endorsements to your CDL is one of the simplest ways to expand your career options, but not every endorsement offers the same value. ...

Learn how truck drivers can use LinkedIn to improve visibility, connect with transportation professionals, research fleets, and create stronger long-term career opportunities.

August 26, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Can Use LinkedIn to Find Better Career Opportunities

Referrals, recruiters and job boards remain important parts of trucking hiring, but LinkedIn can give CDL professionals another way to stay visible between job ...

The National Private Truck Council will host its 2026 National Safety Conference Sept. 9-11 in ChampionsGate, Florida, featuring safety education, regulatory updates and the National Driver All-Star Awards.

August 26, 2026

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NPTC to Host 2026 National Safety Conference in Florida

The National Private Truck Council (NPTC) will bring fleet professionals from across the country together next month for its 2026 National Safety Conference, an ...

Learn what a roll-off truck driver does, how the job differs from long-haul trucking, the skills employers look for, and whether roll-off trucking is the right CDL career.

August 25, 2026

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What Is a Roll-Off Truck Driver and What Does the Job Involve?

Roll-off trucking is one of the most specialized careers in the commercial driving industry, yet it’s often overlooked by new CDL holders exploring their ...

Learn the differences between reefer and dry van trailers, including freight types, equipment, operating costs, and what drivers should consider before choosing either operation.

August 24, 2026

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Reefer vs. Dry Van: Understanding the Differences Before You Choose a Trailer

For someone new to trucking, a reefer trailer and a dry van can look almost identical from the outside. Both are enclosed trailers, both ...

The Commercial Vehicle Training Association is backing an FMCSA proposal that would make drivers who fail to meet federal English language proficiency requirements subject to out-of-service enforcement.

August 24, 2026

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CVTA Backs FMCSA Proposal to Strengthen English Proficiency Enforcement for Truck Drivers

The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) is supporting a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposal that would make commercial drivers who fail to ...

CAST Specialty Transportation driver Tommy Cash has received the 2026 CVSA International Driver Excellence Award after logging more than 3.6 million crash-free miles and over 1,000 Level VI inspections.

August 24, 2026

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CAST Specialty Transportation Driver Receives CVSA’s 2026 International Driver Excellence Award

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has named Tommy Cash of CAST Specialty Transportation Inc. as the recipient of the 2026 International Driver Excellence ...

Explore essential load securement tips for truck drivers, including working load limits, weight distribution, commodity-specific securement methods, equipment inspections, and best practices for safe freight transportation.

August 21, 2026

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Essential Load Securement Tips Every Truck Driver Should Know

Proper load securement begins long before the truck leaves the shipper. It starts with understanding the cargo, evaluating how it will behave once the ...

Considering a lease-purchase trucking program? Learn how lease-purchase agreements work, what costs drivers should evaluate, key contract terms, and questions to ask before signing.

August 21, 2026

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Lease Purchase Trucking Programs: What Drivers Should Know Before Signing a Contract

For many truck drivers, a lease-purchase program appears to offer a faster path to becoming an owner-operator. Instead of qualifying for traditional commercial financing, ...

A New Mexico commercial vehicle enforcement operation near Taos resulted in 20 trucks and seven drivers being placed out of service following more than 150 safety inspections.

August 21, 2026

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New Mexico Enforcement Operation Places 20 Commercial Vehicles Out of Service

The New Mexico State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau recently placed 20 commercial vehicles and seven drivers out of service during a targeted enforcement ...