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Learn how to negotiate truck driver pay, including CPM, detention pay, and bonuses. Use practical steps to increase your earnings before accepting a job.

April 16, 2026

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How to Negotiate Truck Driver Pay and Actually Increase What You Take Home

Truck drivers can often negotiate pay before accepting a job, and doing it right can increase earnings by several cents per mile or improve ...

FMCSA allows CDL and CLP holders to use paper medical certificates for up to 60 days during the NRII transition. Learn what this means for drivers and compliance.

April 16, 2026

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FMCSA Allows Temporary Use of Paper Medical Certificates During NRII Transition

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is allowing CDL and CLP holders to use paper medical examiner’s certificates as proof of medical certification for ...

Truckers For Troops is accepting care package requests for deployed service members. Learn what is included, how the program works, and how to request or contribute.

April 16, 2026

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Truckers For Troops Accepting Care Package Requests for Deployed Service Members

Truckers For Troops is accepting care package requests for U.S. military personnel serving overseas. The program sends large shipments filled with essential items and ...

ELD rules change how truck drivers track their time, plan their day, and stay compliant. This guide breaks down what ELDs record, who needs one, key exemptions, and where drivers get into trouble.

April 15, 2026

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What Truck Drivers Need to Know About ELD Rules and Staying Compliant on the Road

ELD rules require most commercial drivers to use an electronic logging device to track Hours of Service (HOS). These devices automatically record driving time ...

You can get a CDL at 18, but not every job is available right away. Learn what you can do at 18, what changes at 21, and how it affects your trucking career.

April 15, 2026

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Thinking About Getting a CDL at 18? Here’s What You Need to Know

You can get a CDL at 18. That part is straightforward. What catches most people off guard is that you won’t be able to ...

TravelCenters of America honors two drivers with the 2026 Citizen Driver award, recognizing millions of safe miles, mentorship, and leadership across the trucking industry.

April 15, 2026

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TA Honors Two Drivers for Safety, Mentorship, and Long Haul Leadership

TravelCenters of America (TA) has named two professional drivers as 2026 Citizen Driver award winners during the Mid-America Trucking Show. The annual award recognizes ...

Kenworth revives its iconic TourAmerica paint scheme on select models, tying the limited edition design to the Freedom 250 initiative and a nationwide mobile museum tour.

April 15, 2026

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Kenworth TourAmerica Paint Scheme Returns: Where It’s Available and What It Means for 2026

Kenworth has reintroduced its TourAmerica paint scheme as a limited edition option for select 2026 truck models, available on sleeper configurations of the T680, ...

Cut through the noise on truck parts and accessories. Learn which upgrades improve safety, reduce downtime, and boost performance based on real-world driving demands.

April 14, 2026

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A Truck Driver’s Guide to Truck Parts and Accessories That Make a Real Difference on the Road

Some truck and vehicle parts and accessories truly change how your rig runs, while others are just extras you can live without. Drivers often ...

FTR opens registration for its 2026 Transportation Conference in Indianapolis, focusing on freight trends, equipment outlooks, and market forecasting.

April 14, 2026

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FTR Opens Registration for 2026 Transportation Conference in Indianapolis

Planning for the second half of the year is already underway as Freight Transportation Research opens early registration for its 2026 Transportation Conference. The ...

FMCSA seeks driver input for a new truck parking study as federal efforts continue to address ongoing nationwide parking shortages.

April 14, 2026

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Federal Push to Address Truck Parking Shortage Turns to Driver Input

The truck parking shortage continues to drag on across the country, and federal agencies are now looking directly to drivers for answers. While funding ...