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Use this complete truck driver packing list to prepare your cab with essential documents, safety equipment, clothing, food, electronics, and personal supplies before every trip.

September 1, 2026

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The Complete Truck Driver Packing List for Life on the Road

Preparing for a trip starts before the engine is running. Along with planning the route and inspecting the truck, drivers need to make sure ...

Frito-Lay Transportation driver Joann McNabb has been named a TCA Highway Angel after helping a fellow truck driver experiencing a stroke on Interstate 94 in Michigan.

September 1, 2026

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Frito-Lay Driver Recognized as TCA Highway Angel After Helping Trucker During Medical Emergency

A Frito-Lay Transportation driver has been recognized by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) after helping a fellow truck driver who suffered a stroke while ...

The Colorado Department of Transportation has released a new video series explaining key traffic laws, including hands-free driving, move over requirements, chain laws, and roundabout rules.

September 1, 2026

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Colorado DOT Highlights Traffic Laws Drivers Commonly Overlook

The Colorado Department of Transportation is encouraging motorists to brush up on several state traffic laws through a new public education campaign covering distracted ...

Learn what contributes to truck rollovers, how vehicle stability changes with different loads and the driving habits that help reduce rollover risk.

August 31, 2026

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Understanding Truck Rollovers and How to Prevent Them

Truck rollovers are among the most severe crashes involving commercial vehicles, not only because of the damage they can cause, but because they often ...

Learn what truck drivers earn in Connecticut, what factors influence CDL pay, and which industries and endorsements can help increase earning potential.

August 31, 2026

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A Connecticut Truck Driver’s Pay Guide

Connecticut may be one of the country’s smaller trucking markets, but its location makes it an important freight corridor for the Northeast. Major interstates ...

Volvo Trucks North America and the Center for Pet Safety have released a free guide with recommendations to help truck drivers travel more safely with dogs and cats.

August 31, 2026

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Volvo Trucks Releases New Pet Safety Guide for Drivers Traveling with Animals

Volvo Trucks North America has partnered with the nonprofit Center for Pet Safety to release a new guide aimed at helping professional truck drivers ...

CVSA has released the 2026 International Roadcheck results after inspectors placed 10,350 trucks and 3,184 drivers out of service during the three-day inspection campaign.

August 31, 2026

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International Roadcheck 2026 Results Show More Than 10,000 Trucks Placed Out of Service

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has released the results of the 2026 International Roadcheck inspection campaign, reporting that more than 10,000 commercial vehicles ...

Learn how fuel surcharges work in trucking, how the peg and mileage formula affect payments, and what owner-operators should review before accepting a load.

August 28, 2026

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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 higher ...

Explore average truck driver pay in Ohio, factors that influence CDL salaries, the state's busiest freight markets, and how drivers can increase their earning potential.

August 28, 2026

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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 continue ...

Missouri has begun a $33 million project to expand truck parking along Interstate 70, adding 255 new spaces at rest areas in Concordia, Boonville, Mineola and Wright City.

August 28, 2026

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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 parking ...