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How Much Do Truck Drivers Make in Alaska? Pay, Regional Wages and Job Factors
Truck driver pay in Alaska is well above the national median, but a statewide figure only tells part of the story. Earnings vary...
How Truck Drivers Can Better Protect Loads from Cargo Theft
Cargo theft has become more organized, and protecting a load now involves more than locking the trailer before walking away. Thieves may target...
AAWTA Launches New Digital Hub for Trucking Resources and Opportunities
The African American Women Trucking Association has launched a new digital hub designed to bring industry resources, educational opportunities, events, and organization updates...
TCA Expands Safety Management Training with New Courses and Live Webinars
The Truckload Carriers Association is expanding its Fundamentals of Safety Management program for 2026-27, adding new training opportunities for people working in trucking...
Why Some Trucking Jobs Hold onto Drivers Longer Than Others
A better trucking job is not always the one with the biggest number in the recruiting ad. Once someone has been with a...
The Fine Print Behind Guaranteed Weekly Pay for Truck Drivers
A guaranteed weekly amount can bring some predictability to a paycheck when freight and miles change from week to week. The catch is...
Melton Truck Lines Driver Named Highway Angel After Helping at Ohio Crash
Melton Truck Lines driver Brian Koppenhaver has been recognized as a TCA Highway Angel for helping a critically injured man after a crash...
Freight Fantasy Football League Raises Money for Truckers Facing Illness or Injury
A fantasy football league built around the freight industry is returning for a second season, with money raised going to the St. Christopher...
Dolly Parton and Life on the Road: Where Her Career Crossed Paths with Trucking
Dolly Parton's career took her across North America for decades, much of it by tour bus. Those years included hundreds of thousands of...
What Truck Drivers Should Know About Federal Medical Exemptions
Federal medical standards determine whether someone is physically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce. Most people meet those standards...
