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A look at the state borders where truck driver pay shows the biggest differences. Understanding these pay gaps helps drivers compare earnings, cost of living, freight demand, and job availability so they can make informed decisions about relocation or new routes.

December 8, 2025

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States Where Truck Driver Pay Beats Neighboring States by the Widest Margin

Truck drivers do not earn the same paycheck everywhere, even when states share a border. In several parts of the country, average truck driver ...

: A Freightliner Cascadia assisted Sierra Space with high-speed runway tow tests for the Dream Chaser spaceplane at Kennedy Space Center. The project validated key landing sequence data and highlighted the role of skilled truck drivers and dependable equipment in advanced aerospace operations.

December 8, 2025

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Freightliner Cascadia Helps Spaceplane Team Move One Step Closer to Orbit

Most drivers haul freight that stays on the ground. A crew at Kennedy Space Center recently hauled something built to leave it. Freightliner Trucks ...

Owen Lewis of Sharp Transportation is named the latest TCA Highway Angel for helping a crash victim on I-80 in Iowa. Learn how the program honors truck drivers for courage and kindness on the road.

December 8, 2025

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TCA Honors Sharp Transportation Driver as Newest Highway Angel

Out on the road, truckers witness more than most people ever will, and sometimes they are the first ones to step in when things ...

Compare tanker and flatbed driver pay across the Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, and Northeast. Learn which regions pay the most, what endorsements boost income, and how to choose the best freight for your routes.

December 5, 2025

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Highest Paying Freight for Truck Drivers: Tanker Hauls vs Flatbed Loads by Region

Truck drivers earn different wages depending on the type of freight they haul. On average, truckload drivers across the industry make around $76,000 annually, ...

Registration for MATS 2026 is now open and free through February, giving truck drivers a chance to enter the Share and Win contest for cash prizes, hotel stays, VIP access, and weekly giveaways before the show in Louisville.

December 5, 2025

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Mid America Trucking Show Opens Registration with New Share and Win Giveaway for Drivers

Drivers planning a trip to Louisville this spring can now register for the Mid America Trucking Show. Sign-ups are officially open, and the show ...

December 5, 2025

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Relay Payments and TA Team Up to Bring Drivers a Zero Fraud Fueling Option

Fuel card headaches are nothing new for truck drivers. Skimmers at the pump, suspicious charges, and long waits on the phone to fix them ...

A driver-focused look at FMCSA’s upcoming overhaul of the ELD approval process, what changes may mean on the road, how exemptions like pre-2000 engines are affected, and where OOIDA stands as the agency prepares new vetting steps.

December 5, 2025

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FMCSA Plans Major Shakeup to the ELD Approval Process: What Drivers Need to Know

Truck drivers have dealt with ELD headaches ever since the mandate landed back in 2017, and now the FMCSA says big changes are finally ...

This breakdown shows how job stability varies for truck drivers working as company drivers or owner operators across major freight states such as Texas, California, North Dakota, Washington, and Illinois, highlighting which regions offer steadier work and consistent opportunities.

December 4, 2025

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Differences in Truck Driver Job Stability Between Owner Operators and Company Drivers in Various States

Truck drivers often weigh company jobs against owning their own rigs, with stability at the heart of that choice. Company drivers lean on employer ...

December 4, 2025

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Mid America Trucking Show Opens Registration with New Share and Win Giveaway for Drivers

Drivers planning a trip to Louisville this spring can now register for the Mid America Trucking Show. Sign-ups are officially open, and the show ...

Southeastern Community College and Mt. Pleasant Correctional Facility graduate the first six participants of their CDL program, using simulators and hands-on training to open trucking careers for returning citizens and residents.

December 4, 2025

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Iowa College and State Prison Team Up to Launch CDL Program, First Six Graduates Celebrate Success Southeastern Community College

In an innovative effort to open doors for returning citizens and residents, Southeastern Community College (SCC) has teamed up with the Mt. Pleasant Correctional ...