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Entry-level truck drivers can earn between $50,000 and $65,000 a year, with pay varying by state, route type, and endorsements. Texas, California, and Illinois lead in starting salaries, and many companies offer paid CDL training. Safety records and certifications help new drivers boost earnings early in their careers.

October 22, 2025

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Entry-Level and Student Truck Driver Pay: What New Drivers Should Know

Starting a truck driving career can feel challenging, but many companies today offer paid CDL training and solid starting pay, easing the way for ...

Suburban Propane teams up with the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey and the Women in Trucking Association for the Trucks Are for Girls event. The initiative introduces young girls to trucking careers, clean energy, and leadership opportunities, inspiring the next generation of women in transportation.

October 22, 2025

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Trucks Are for Girls: Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Trucking

Some people still think trucking is a guys only world, but that idea is getting left in the dust. Suburban Propane teamed up with ...

Nominations are now open for the 2026 TCA Professional Drivers of the Year awards. Five truck drivers will each receive a 20,000 dollar cash prize and national recognition. Learn how to qualify and get nominated before the December 5 deadline.

October 22, 2025

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Big Money and Big Recognition: TCA Opens Nominations for 2026 Drivers of the Year

If you’ve been putting in the miles, keeping it safe, and setting the bar high in this industry, now’s the time to get your ...

The FMCSA has taken five electronic logging devices off its Registered Devices list, requiring drivers to switch to compliant options or use paper logs until December 16 to stay in compliance and avoid violations.

October 22, 2025

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Five More ELDs Get Booted — Here’s What Drivers Need to Know

If you’re running with an electronic logging device, it’s time to double check your setup. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration just pulled five ...

Pilot, Flying J, and One9 travel centers expand services for truck drivers with 14 newly renovated locations, 11 added dealer sites, Southern Tire Mart maintenance, mobile ordering, and an updated Pilot app for easier stops and streamlined fueling.

October 21, 2025

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Pilot Expands and Upgrades Travel Centers Across the U.S. for Truck Drivers

Truckers hitting the road have more reasons to stop at Pilot, Flying J, and One9 locations. Since July, Pilot has completed curb-to-counter renovations at ...

Sapp Bros. has opened a new travel center off I-15 in Toquerville, Utah, offering 60 truck parking spots, food options, showers, repair services, and more for truck drivers running western routes.

October 21, 2025

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New Sapp Bros. Travel Center Brings More Parking and Amenities to Southern Utah

Truckers running through southern Utah now have another solid stop to count on. Sapp Bros. has opened a brand-new travel center outside St. George, ...

Women In Trucking has announced four finalists for the 2025 Influential Woman in Trucking Award. From fleet safety and driver pay to training programs and inclusion, these leaders are shaping the road ahead for drivers nationwide.

October 21, 2025

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Women in Trucking Names 2025 Award Finalists — Here’s Why Drivers Should Care

Women have always had a place behind the wheel and in the industry, but getting recognized at the top hasn’t always come easy. The ...

Thinking about becoming an owner-operator? Learn how truck drivers can move from rookie to business owner, including pay expectations, startup costs, licensing, and steps to successfully run your own rig.

October 20, 2025

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Your Roadmap from Rookie to Owner-Operator

For many truck drivers, the dream isn’t just about driving it; it’s about owning the road. Making the jump from company driver to owner-operator ...

Aurora has received DOT approval to use cab-mounted warning beacons instead of traditional triangles on autonomous trucks. Here’s what this exemption means for drivers and how it could impact future safety rules in the trucking industry.

October 20, 2025

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Aurora Gets DOT Approval for Cab-Mounted Warning Beacons

Aurora, one of the major players in autonomous trucking, says the U.S. Department of Transportation has now approved its request to use cab-mounted warning ...

Roadcheck 2025 highlights critical truck and driver safety issues across North America. Learn which violations led to out-of-service orders, from brakes and tires to driver credentials, and how truckers can stay compliant and safe on the road.

October 20, 2025

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Roadcheck 2025 Highlights Vehicle and Driver Safety Issues Across North America

Truckers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico saw another major safety sweep with the 2025 International Roadcheck, the annual three-day inspection blitz run by ...