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Learn how often truck drivers get paid and what determines weekly vs biweekly pay across different types of trucking jobs.

May 4, 2026

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How Often Truck Drivers Get Paid and What Affects Weekly vs Biweekly Pay

Most truck drivers are paid weekly, though some carriers use a biweekly schedule. The difference depends on the company, the type of job, and ...

Frito-Lay driver Tony Johnson won the Five-Axle category and Grand Champion title at the Georgia Trucking Association driving competition in Buford, Georgia.

May 4, 2026

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Frito-Lay Driver Wins Georgia Trucking Association Driving Championship

A driver for Frito-Lay won the Five-Axle category and the Grand Champion title at the Georgia Trucking Association driving competition. Tony Johnson took the ...

FMCSA is preparing to roll out the Motus registration system. Learn what the changes mean for identity verification, USDOT updates, and motor carrier registration.

May 4, 2026

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FMCSA Plans Motus Rollout for Motor Carrier Registration Changes

Motor carrier registration is moving into a new system as federal regulators prepare to replace existing tools with Motus. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety ...

Crete Carrier raises driver pay with a 3-cent per mile increase for OTR drivers and starting pay between 64 and 69 cents per mile.

May 1, 2026

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Crete Carrier Raises Driver Pay, Adds 3 Cent Increase for OTR Drivers

Crete Carrier has raised driver pay, adding 3 cents per mile for over-the-road 21-day drivers and setting starting pay between 64 and 69 cents ...

TCA’s 2026 Safety and Security Meeting and NATMI meeting will cover enforcement, cargo security, compliance reviews, and safety leadership in Oklahoma City.

May 1, 2026

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TCA Safety and NATMI Meetings Set for June in Oklahoma City

Truckload Carriers Association will hold its 2026 Safety and Security Meeting June 7 through June 9 at the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel, followed by ...

Western Star expands its 2026 Star Nation Experience with new competition formats and a focus on driver skill to strengthen recruitment and industry engagement.

May 1, 2026

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Western Star Expands Star Nation to Spotlight Driver Skill and Industry Pride

Western Star Trucks is expanding its Star Nation Experience for 2026, adding a head-to-head operator competition, increasing dealer involvement, and continuing its focus on ...

FMCSA strengthens identity verification in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to improve accuracy, prevent fraud, and protect driver records.

April 30, 2026

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FMCSA Tightens Identity Verification in Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is adding stronger identity verification requirements to its Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, a system used to track violations ...

Kansas names six Road Team Captains to represent truck drivers through 2028, highlighting safety records, experience, and long-term consistency.

April 30, 2026

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Kansas Names Six Road Team Captains to Represent Drivers Through 2028

The Kansas Motor Carriers Association has named six Road Team Captains for 2026 to 2028, bringing the program back to a full roster for ...

Truck driver Scott Miller was named Highway Angel after helping injured passengers during a bus crash near Green Bay, Wisconsin.

April 29, 2026

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Truck Driver Named Highway Angel After Helping Dozens Injured in Wisconsin Bus Crash

A routine trip turned into an emergency response when a truck operator witnessed a tour bus crash near Green Bay, Wisconsin, and stopped to ...

Oklahoma DOT honors winners of the 2026 Keep Our Land Grand art contest, promoting cleaner highways and safer road conditions.

April 29, 2026

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Oklahoma DOT Student Art Contest Highlights Effort to Keep Highways Clear

Cleaner highways reduce debris risks, protect equipment, and improve overall driving conditions, and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is reinforcing that message through its ...