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Learn how dedicated freight routes work, why experienced operators pursue them, and what it usually takes to land one.

May 18, 2026

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A Truck Driver’s Guide to Landing a Dedicated Freight Route

After enough time running unpredictable over the road (OTR) freight, a lot of CDL holders start paying closer attention to dedicated accounts with steadier ...

Learn what truck drivers should look for in a trucking job listing, including pay structure, home time, equipment policies, and recruiting language.

May 14, 2026

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What Truck Drivers Should Look for In a Trucking Job Listing

Truck driving job listings often look straightforward at first glance, but many leave out details that directly affect pay, home time, workload, schedule consistency, ...

Crete Carrier raises driver pay with a 3-cent per mile increase for OTR drivers and starting pay between 64 and 69 cents per mile.

May 1, 2026

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Crete Carrier Raises Driver Pay, Adds 3 Cent Increase for OTR Drivers

Crete Carrier has raised driver pay, adding 3 cents per mile for over-the-road 21-day drivers and setting starting pay between 64 and 69 cents ...

A breakdown of trucking routes that offer the most home time, comparing local, dedicated, regional, and OTR jobs by schedule, miles, and pay structure.

February 23, 2026

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Best Trucking Routes for Maximum Home Time and Work-Life Balance

Truck drivers chase earnings while craving time with family. Local routes get you home every night. Dedicated regional runs bring you back several nights ...

After a full year behind the wheel, truck drivers see more job options, changing insurance rules, and better lane access. Here is what typically changes and why it matters.

December 23, 2025

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What Changes for Truck Drivers After Year One Behind the Wheel

The first year on the road is usually about survival and consistency. New drivers focus on running safely, learning customers, managing time, and proving ...

New CDL graduates can jumpstart their trucking careers faster by targeting states with high demand for entry-level drivers. Learn which states hire quickly, why they lead in CDL recruitment, and strategies to accelerate your job search.

December 1, 2025

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Top States Where New CDL Grads Get Hired the Fastest

Starting your trucking career as a new CDL graduate is an exciting milestone, but finding a job quickly depends heavily on where you look ...

October 13, 2025

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Demand for CDL Drivers in Construction and Oil Industries: Where the Jobs Are and What You Need to Know

The construction and oil industries rely heavily on commercial drivers with CDL licenses. Across various U.S. regions, these industries have a strong and steady ...

October 2, 2025

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How Crete Carrier, Shaffer Trucking, and Hunt Transportation Live Their Values: Ethics, Respect, and Leadership on the Road

This is the second blog in our series highlighting the seven guiding principles of Crete Carrier, Shaffer Trucking, and Hunt Transportation. In this post, ...

August 27, 2025

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Roehl Opens the Road to More CDL-A Drivers with Expansive Opportunities and Long-term Career Support

CDL truck drivers seeking more than just miles are finding new momentum with one of the industry’s most respected names in transportation. With an ...