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Learn practical lessons that can help new truck drivers build confidence, develop good habits, and make the most of their first year behind the wheel.

August 19, 2026

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The First Year Behind the Wheel Shapes the Rest of Your Trucking Career

The first year of trucking has a way of teaching lessons that CDL school can’t. You’ll figure out where you like to fuel, which ...

Learn how truck drivers are paid, including cents per mile, hourly wages, salary, percentage pay, and the additional compensation that can affect total earnings.

August 10, 2026

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Your Guide to Today’s Truck Driver Pay Models

Truck driver pay isn’t calculated the same way across the industry. While cents per mile (CPM) remains the most common compensation model for over-the-road ...

PITT OHIO donated two DC fast chargers to the Community College of Allegheny County, supporting technician training and workforce development in commercial transportation.

August 5, 2026

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PITT OHIO Donates EV Fast Chargers to Pennsylvania Community College

As commercial transportation continues to adopt new vehicle technologies, schools responsible for training future technicians are expanding the equipment available to students. PITT OHIO ...

The Truckload Carriers Association has launched a four-part educational series covering AI, automation, predictive maintenance, back-office operations, and technology management for trucking companies.

July 15, 2026

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TCA Launches Educational Series Focused on Technology, Maintenance, and Operational Efficiency

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has introduced a new four-part educational series aimed at helping small and mid-sized trucking companies improve operations through technology, ...

Learn when responsibility for freight transfers from the shipper to the carrier, why bills of lading matter, and how documentation helps resolve cargo disputes.

July 13, 2026

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When Does Responsibility for Freight Transfer from Shipper to Carrier?

Every shipment has a point where responsibility changes hands, but that moment isn’t always as straightforward as a truck pulling away from the dock. ...

Learn why a commercial truck can be legal at 80,000 pounds and still receive an overweight citation because of axle weight limits and the Federal Bridge Formula.

July 13, 2026

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Why an 80,000-Pound Truck Can Still Get an Overweight Ticket

Ask most people about truck weight limits, and they’ll answer with one number: 80,000 pounds. While that’s the maximum gross vehicle weight allowed on ...

Which CDL endorsement delivers the best return on investment in 2026? Compare HazMat, Tank Vehicle, X, and Doubles and Triples endorsements to see which can expand your job opportunities and earning potential.

July 6, 2026

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Which CDL Endorsement Offers the Best Return on Investment in 2026?

If you’re already behind the wheel, adding another CDL endorsement only makes sense if it leads to better opportunities or higher pay. In 2026, ...

Learn why some trucking freight pays more than dry van work and how flatbed, reefer, tanker, bulk, and specialized loads can demand more from drivers in return.

June 30, 2026

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Why The Same Trucking Job Can Pay Differently Once the Freight Changes

When drivers compare trucking jobs, it is easy to assume the higher-paying job simply has better miles or a better rate. Sometimes that is ...

Learn how trailer type can change freight, pay, and daily work in trucking, from dry van and reefer jobs to flatbed, tanker, lowboy, and bulk trailer operations.

June 30, 2026

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The Trailer Types Truck Drivers Haul and How They Change the Job

Trailer type gets treated like equipment trivia too often in trucking content. Dry van, reefer, flatbed, tanker, lowboy. A quick definition of what each ...