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The 2025 Goodyear Highway Hero Award is now accepting nominations for truck drivers who showed exceptional courage on the road in 2025. Learn how to nominate a CDL holder, eligibility requirements, deadlines, and what the winner receives.

December 8, 2025

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Goodyear Kicks Off Search For 2025 Highway Hero Award

Goodyear has officially opened nominations for its 42nd annual Highway Hero Award, a program that highlights the courage and quick action of truck drivers ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

Knight-Swift driver Michael Porter delivers the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in a Kenworth T680, completing a 3,700-mile journey with 15 community stops. Discover his experience, challenges, and holiday memories from the road.

December 4, 2025

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Knight Swift Driver Hauls the 2025 U S Capitol Christmas Tree in a Kenworth T680

For most truck drivers, there are loads you never forget. For Michael Porter of Knight Swift Transportation, hauling the 2025 U S Capitol Christmas ...

A major recall affecting more than 18,000 International, Mack, and Volvo trucks has been announced by NHTSA. Drivers can review affected models, safety concerns, and repair details to stay informed and keep their equipment compliant.

December 4, 2025

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Massive recall: more than 18,000 International, Mack, and Volvo trucks flagged for safety problems

International Motors International is recalling certain 2023 through 2026 LT and RH models. The problem centers on the auto neutral function, which may not ...