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Understanding Fuel Surcharges in Trucking and How They Affect Freight Rates
Fuel surcharges have been part of trucking for decades, but they are still one of the most misunderstood pieces of freight pricing. A...
Ohio Truck Driver Pay Guide: What CDL Drivers Can Expect
Ohio remains one of the nation's busiest freight states thanks to its central location, extensive interstate network and strong manufacturing economy. Distribution centers...
Missouri Breaks Ground on I-70 Truck Parking Expansion Project
Missouri transportation officials are moving forward with a major truck parking expansion along Interstate 70, a project that will add 255 new truck...
CAST Specialty Driver Tommy Cash Receives 2026 International Driver Excellence Award
CAST Specialty Transportation driver Tommy Cash has been named the recipient of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) 2026 International Driver Excellence Award,...
How Owner-Operators Can Build a Better Bookkeeping System
Driving the truck generates revenue, but good bookkeeping determines whether that revenue turns into profit. Many owner-operators know what came into the bank...
Understanding Semi-Truck Blind Spots and How to Manage Them Safely
Every tractor-trailer has blind spots, but they are not fixed areas that stay the same from one mile to the next. They change...
CVSA’s Brake Safety Week Continues with Added Focus on Brake Drums and Rotors
Commercial vehicle inspectors across North America continue conducting Brake Safety Week inspections through Aug. 29, with this year's campaign placing additional attention on...
ATRI Opens 2026 Top Industry Issues Survey for Truck Drivers and Carriers
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has opened its annual Top Industry Issues Survey, allowing truck drivers, motor carriers, and other industry stakeholders...
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...
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...
