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The Midwest continues to be a practical starting point for long-haul truck drivers due to its central geography, freight flow, and strong interstate networks. Learn why many OTR careers begin in the Midwest.

December 26, 2025

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Why the Midwest Remains a Launch Point for Long-Haul Truck Drivers

The Midwest has long played a central role in over-the-road trucking, and that role continues today. For drivers entering long-haul work or transitioning from ...

Arizona Highway Patrol conducted a commercial vehicle enforcement detail on I-10 between Benson and Wilcox in honor of a fallen officer. The operation focused on Move Over Law enforcement and commercial vehicle compliance, resulting in multiple citations and inspections affecting truck drivers and carriers.

December 26, 2025

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Arizona Highway Patrol Conducts I-10 Enforcement Detail to Honor Fallen Officer

Arizona law enforcement recently carried out a commercial vehicle enforcement effort along Interstate 10 in southeastern Arizona that carried deeper meaning than a routine ...

Tandet Group and veteran driver Joseph Bayards earned top honors at the 2025 ISAAC Awards, celebrating excellence in safety, eco-efficiency, and driver performance across North America’s trucking industry.

November 13, 2025

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Tandet Group and Veteran Driver Recognized with ISAAC Awards

The Tandet Group and longtime driver Joseph Bayards have been honored with major wins at the 2025 ISAAC Client Recognition Awards, presented during the ...

Pilot Company names Stacy Batiste the 2025 Road Warrior champion, honoring his 33 years of trucking, 5.1 million accident-free miles, and community impact. Marine veteran Bobby Peeker also receives recognition for his service and contributions.

November 13, 2025

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Pilot Names 2025 Road Warrior Champions

Truck drivers know that life on the road isn’t easy, and Pilot has once again recognized the dedication, skill, and heart of professional drivers ...

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November 3, 2025

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Texas-Based H-E-B Recognized for Stepping Up When Disaster Strikes

Truck drivers know what it means to show up when people need you most, and one Texas company is getting national recognition for doing ...

Jim Utley of Bennett Family of Companies earns the 2025 ATA Cathy Evans Highway to Victory Award for his leadership and advocacy for truck drivers and the transportation industry.

October 31, 2025

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Jim Utley Honored with ATA’s Cathy Evans Highway to Victory Award

For anyone who’s spent years behind the wheel or working to make the roads better for drivers, recognition from the American Trucking Associations means ...

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 ...

Four of the country’s top custom truck builders will face off at the 2026 Mid America Trucking Show’s Big Rig Build Off in Louisville, Kentucky. See how innovation, craftsmanship, and passion drive this major event that celebrates pride in the ride for drivers everywhere.

October 29, 2025

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Big Rigs, Big Competition: 2026 MATS Build Off Brings Custom Truck Builders Head to Head

For those who live and breathe their wheels, whether that’s a delivery van, step van, or long-haul rig, the upcoming Mid America Trucking Show ...

Celebrate the newest inductees into the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame. Learn how Roy Carver, Lewis Semple Clarke, and Joseph Morten shaped trucking history and continue to inspire drivers across the country.

October 28, 2025

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ATHS Inducts Fifth Class into Trucking Hall of Fame

The American Truck Historical Society has spent more than 50 years keeping the story of trucks and trucking alive, honoring the people and innovations ...