Information Archives - Truck Drivers USA

State-level trucking pay data helps drivers choose better routes, compare job opportunities, and reduce income volatility by identifying markets that support consistent earnings over time.

January 23, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Can Use State-Level Pay Data to Choose Better Routes

Choosing where to run freight is one of the biggest factors shaping a driver’s long-term income. While many drivers focus on miles or weekly ...

ATA reports the Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.4 percent in December, marking a second consecutive monthly gain, though freight volumes remain soft amid continued weakness in manufacturing and construction.

January 23, 2026

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ATA Truck Tonnage Index Posts Modest December Increase

The American Trucking Associations reported a small improvement in truck freight activity to close out the year, with its Truck Tonnage Index rising 0.4 ...

The Truckload Carriers Association has named 57 carriers to its 2026 Elite Fleet program, recognizing truckload fleets that demonstrate strong safety records, competitive compensation, and driver-focused work environments.

January 23, 2026

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57 Carriers Earn Spot in TCA’s 2026 Elite Fleet Program

The Truckload Carriers Association has named 57 truckload carriers to its 2026 TCA Elite Fleet Certified Carriers program, marking the second year of the ...

Paper Transport surpassed its 2025 goal by logging more than 5.36 million miles using renewable and compressed natural gas, highlighting how dedicated shipper partnerships and alternative fuels are reducing diesel use and emissions across key freight lanes.

January 23, 2026

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Paper Transport Surpasses 5 Million Natural Gas Miles in 2025

Paper Transport exceeded its 2025 alternative fuel goal by logging more than 5.36 million miles using renewable and compressed natural gas across its fleet. ...

Truck drivers report longer inspection delays near Memphis freight crossings due to heavy river, rail, and highway traffic. Learn why enforcement is concentrated in the area and how to plan routes to reduce lost time.

January 22, 2026

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Why Drivers Report Longer Inspection Delays Near Memphis Freight Crossings

Drivers moving freight through Memphis consistently report longer inspection times compared with many other regional hubs. This is not random, and it is not ...

The 37th annual Mother’s Day Make-A-Wish Truck Convoy will take place May 9 with a newly updated route designed to improve safety and reduce traffic impact. Starting at Manheim PA Auto Auction, the convoy aims to raise $575,000 to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses across the Susquehanna Valley.

January 22, 2026

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Mother’s Day Make-A-Wish Truck Convoy Announces Updated Route for 2026 Event

One of the trucking industry’s longest-running charity convoys will roll with a new route this spring as organizers prepare for the 37th annual Mother’s ...

The PKY Truck Beauty Championship returns to the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville this March, with up to 175 trucks set to compete in one of trucking’s most recognized custom show events.

January 22, 2026

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PKY Truck Beauty Championship Returns to MATS With Room for 175 Trucks

One of trucking’s most recognized custom show competitions is set to return to Louisville this spring, bringing together owner-operators, builders, fleets, and fans from ...

The FMCSA has reinstated one electronic logging device just days after revoking it, while three others remain off the approved list. Truck drivers and carriers need to understand what this change means, which ELDs are still noncompliant, and what actions are required before the March 15 enforcement deadline.

January 22, 2026

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Recently Revoked ELD Restored to FMCSA Approved List

A previously revoked electronic logging device has been cleared for use again, just days after being removed from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s ...

Truck drivers tend to stay longer in certain Southeastern states due to predictable freight, lower cost of living, and schedules that support consistent home time and stable earnings.

January 21, 2026

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Why Truck Drivers Stay Longer in Certain Southeastern States

Some of the strongest driver retention stories in trucking come from parts of the Southeast, not because the job is easier, but because the ...

The Truckload Carriers Association has announced the 2025 Fleet Safety Award division winners, recognizing carriers with the lowest accident frequency rates across six mileage categories.

January 21, 2026

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TCA Releases Fleet Safety Award Winners Across Six Mileage Divisions

The Truckload Carriers Association has announced the carriers recognized in its 50th annual Fleet Safety Awards, highlighting truckload fleets with the strongest safety performance ...