Information Archives - Truck Drivers USA

Iowa truck drivers will take part in an October 17 convoy from West Des Moines to the Iowa State Fairgrounds benefiting Special Olympics Iowa.

September 16, 2026

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Iowa Truck Convoy Will Raise Money for Special Olympics Athletes

Truck drivers will roll through central Iowa on October 17 for a 20-mile convoy supporting Special Olympics Iowa. The annual Truck Convoy will start ...

Find current truck stop clinics offering DOT physicals, occupational testing, and basic medical services at TA Travel Centers in Florida and Virginia.

September 15, 2026

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Your Guide to Truck Stop Clinics Offering DOT Physicals and Medical Services

Scheduling medical care during a run can become complicated when the available clinic has no practical place to park a tractor-trailer. A small number ...

Truck drivers paying for a DOT physical may be able to save through employer or union coverage and lower-cost FMCSA-certified medical examiners.

September 15, 2026

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Affordable DOT Physical Options for Truck Drivers

For truck drivers paying for their own DOT physical, the price of the exam can depend heavily on where it is scheduled. Local FMCSA-certified ...

Volvo Trucks and the Center for Pet Safety released a free pet travel safety guide covering restraints, emergencies, weather, and other considerations for truck drivers traveling with pets.

September 15, 2026

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New Pet Safety Guide Offers Resources for Truck Drivers Traveling with Dogs and Cats

Truck drivers who bring a dog or cat on the road have a new safety resource designed specifically with commercial truck travel in mind. ...

Truck drivers and owner-operators can nominate their current carrier for the 2027 Best Fleets to Drive For program through October 31.

September 15, 2026

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Truck Drivers Can Nominate Their Fleet for the 2027 Best Fleets to Drive For

Nominations are open for the 2027 Best Fleets to Drive For program, allowing truck drivers and independent contractors to recognize the carriers they believe ...

Compare the best audiobook apps for truck drivers, including Audible, Libby, Spotify, and Everand, based on cost, offline listening, and monthly limits.

September 14, 2026

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Comparing the Best Audiobook Apps for Truck Drivers

A good audiobook can last through several runs, but not every app is built for that kind of listening. A 20-hour title already exceeds ...

Compare free truck stop shower rewards at Love's, Pilot Flying J, and TA/Petro, including fuel requirements, credit expiration, and frequent-driver benefits.

September 14, 2026

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Best Truck Stop Loyalty Programs for Free Showers

Love’s, Pilot/Flying J, and TA/Petro all offer free showers through their professional driver rewards programs, but earning a credit works a little differently at ...

Learn how ISS safety information, electronic screening, weight checks, random selection and state enforcement criteria can influence which trucks are pulled in for roadside inspection.

September 11, 2026

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Why Some Trucks Get Pulled in for Inspection While Others Get the Bypass

Two trucks approaching the same weigh station can receive different instructions even when there is nothing obviously different about them from the driver’s perspective. ...