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Learn practical lessons that can help new truck drivers build confidence, develop good habits, and make the most of their first year behind the wheel.

August 19, 2026

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The First Year Behind the Wheel Shapes the Rest of Your Trucking Career

The first year of trucking has a way of teaching lessons that CDL school can’t. You’ll figure out where you like to fuel, which ...

Kenworth, Fastport, and Hiring Our Heroes have announced the 11 semi-finalists for the 2026 Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence Award honoring military veterans in trucking

August 11, 2026

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Kenworth Announces 11 Semi-Finalists for 2026 Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence Award

Kenworth, Fastport and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative have announced the 11 semi-finalists for the 2026 Transition Trucking: Driving ...

Learn how long semi truck batteries typically last, what shortens battery life, common warning signs, and maintenance practices that help prevent unexpected breakdowns.

July 31, 2026

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How Long Does a Semi Truck Battery Last? Signs It’s Time for a Replacement

Most semi truck batteries remain reliable for three to five years, but no calendar date tells you exactly when it’s time for a replacement. ...

Learn what driver scorecards are, what they measure, where the data comes from, and how trucking companies use them to evaluate safety and performance.

July 28, 2026

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Understanding Driver Scorecards and How Trucking Companies Use Them

Driver scorecards are performance reports used by many trucking companies to measure safety, compliance, and operational habits. Information collected from onboard technology, inspections, and ...

Discover five destinations truck drivers pass every week but rarely get to experience, with practical ideas for making the most of a delivery, layover, or 34-hour restart.

July 27, 2026

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Five Scenic Destinations Every Truck Driver Should Visit After a Delivery

Every truck driver has a stretch of highway that feels familiar. You know where the traffic builds, where the steep grades begin, and which ...

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July 14, 2026

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Why Two Truck Driving Jobs with the Same CPM Can Produce Very Different Annual Pay

A mileage rate is often the first number drivers notice when comparing job opportunities, but it rarely tells the whole story. Two carriers can ...

Learn about expenses new company drivers often overlook, including orientation costs, CDL renewals, medical certification, paid parking, work gear, and breakdown-related expenses.

June 19, 2026

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Expenses New Company Truck Drivers Often Overlook

Most company drivers expect the carrier to cover the highest costs of the job, including the truck, fuel, maintenance, insurance, and permits. What is ...

Learn how truck drivers can prepare for a road evaluation and what hiring managers, trainers, and safety personnel often notice during the process.

June 18, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Can Prepare for a Road Evaluation

A lot of drivers walk into a road evaluation thinking the goal is to avoid mistakes. That sounds reasonable until you consider what the ...

Learn how to evaluate trucking job listings, spot red flags, compare opportunities, and identify details that matter beyond the advertised pay.

June 4, 2026

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The Trucking Job Listing Checklist Every Driver Should Use

Most truck drivers can spot a flashy job ad from a mile away. A headline promises top pay. A sign-on bonus grabs attention. Home ...

Four professional drivers with nearly 15 million combined safe miles have been inducted into the National Private Truck Council Driver Hall of Fame.

June 4, 2026

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Four Veteran Drivers Added to NPTC Driver Hall of Fame

A combined 152 years behind the wheel. Nearly 15 million safe miles. Not a single chargeable accident, injury, or moving violation among them. Those ...