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Utah truck driver Landon Cheatham turned an empty backhaul into a major wildfire relief mission, delivering nearly one million dollars in aid to victims in California.

October 30, 2025

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Utah Truck Driver’s Wildfire Relief Effort Hauls Nearly One Million Dollars in Supplies

When wildfires tore through California earlier this year, truck driver Landon Cheatham did not wait for someone else to take action. What started as ...

Volvo Trucks and the Center for Pet Safety are teaming up to improve pet safety for truck drivers. Learn how their new partnership supports safer, more comfortable travel for drivers and their pets.

October 30, 2025

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Volvo and the Center for Pet Safety Team Up to Protect Drivers’ Pets

For many truck drivers, the most loyal passenger in the cab is a dog or cat that travels every mile right beside them. Volvo ...

Two Penske Logistics drivers, Casey Ford and Dan Svec, were named TCA Highway Angels for rescuing three crash victims in Dale, Indiana. Their quick thinking and teamwork saved lives on Highway 64.

October 29, 2025

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Two Penske Drivers Recognized as Highway Angels After Rescuing Crash Victims

When things go wrong out on the highway, it is often a truck driver who stops to lend a hand. That is exactly what ...

A new survey from the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund reveals how health issues and lost income impact America’s professional drivers. Learn how SCF helps delivery and truck drivers recover and stay on the road.

October 29, 2025

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Survey Reveals Growing Health and Money Struggles Among America’s Drivers

When most people picture a delivery driver, they think about convenience, fast shipping, packages arriving on time, and an endless stream of vans and ...

Truck freight tonnage dipped in September, but analysts say tightening capacity and driver shortages could set up a market rebound in 2026.

October 27, 2025

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Signs of a Trucking Market Turnaround as Capacity Tightens

Truck freight in the U.S. slipped slightly in September, but behind the numbers, industry analysts are spotting hints of a market shift that could ...

Find out where truck drivers get the most value for their miles. This cost-of-living analysis compares driver pay and expenses across top states like Tennessee, Iowa, Ohio, and Georgia to reveal where your paycheck stretches the furthest.

October 24, 2025

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Where Truck Drivers Get the Most Mileage for Their Money

A paycheck only tells part of the story. For truck drivers, the real question is how far that money goes after rent, groceries, and ...

Truckstop.com launches a dry van-only load board designed for small fleets and owner-operators, offering verified loads, real-time rate data, and affordable pricing to help drivers find the best paying freight.

October 24, 2025

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Truckstop Rolls Out New Load Board Just for Dry Van Drivers

Truckstop.com just dropped something that’s getting a lot of attention across the industry, a load board built exclusively for dry van drivers. For years, ...

OOIDA is calling on Congress to strengthen truck driver training and licensing rules, arguing that too many unqualified drivers are entering the industry and putting safety at risk. The association is urging lawmakers to enforce tougher entry-level training, CDL testing oversight, and accountability measures to protect professional drivers and improve highway safety.

October 24, 2025

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OOIDA Pushes Congress to Toughen Up Truck Driver Training Rules

The Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is once again putting pressure on lawmakers, this time urging Congress to crack down on weak training ...

FMCSA’s renewed English language enforcement is reshaping fleet hiring and compliance standards. Learn how carriers can protect their driver pipelines through proactive testing, language training, and smarter recruiting strategies to stay compliant and competitive.

October 23, 2025

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How Prepared Is Your Driver Pipeline for Ongoing FMCSA English Language Enforcement?

Truck fleets nationwide are rethinking their workforce strategies as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) renewed English language proficiency enforcement reshapes the hiring landscape. Inspectors ...