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Maverick Transportation honors Charles Baber as Over the Road Driver of the Year and Ron Watson as Dedicated Driver of the Year, recognizing safety, professionalism, and leadership in trucking.

March 25, 2026

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Charles Baber, Ron Watson Named Maverick’s Top Drivers for 2025

Recognition like this does not come easy in trucking. It is earned mile by mile, load by load, and through the kind of consistency ...

A practical look at the gear flatbed drivers rely on to reduce injuries, secure loads faster, and stay compliant with cargo securement rules on every haul.

March 13, 2026

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Essential Gear Every Flatbed Driver Needs to Cut Injuries and Deck Time

Flatbed drivers work long hours securing irregular loads in rain, wind, and darkness. Falls from trailer heights and cargo shifts create real risks that ...

Knight-Swift driver Michael Porter delivers the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in a Kenworth T680, completing a 3,700-mile journey with 15 community stops. Discover his experience, challenges, and holiday memories from the road.

December 4, 2025

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Knight Swift Driver Hauls the 2025 U S Capitol Christmas Tree in a Kenworth T680

For most truck drivers, there are loads you never forget. For Michael Porter of Knight Swift Transportation, hauling the 2025 U S Capitol Christmas ...

Local infrastructure projects in small metro areas are driving higher demand for truck drivers. Federal and state investments in roads, bridges, and construction create stable freight opportunities, competitive pay, and regional routes. Drivers who track projects, gain relevant endorsements, and connect with local carriers can capitalize on this growing market.

December 2, 2025

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How Local Infrastructure Projects Are Increasing Truck Driver Demand in Small Metro Areas

Local infrastructure projects are quietly reshaping the truck driving job market, especially in small metro areas across the country. Drivers looking for stable work ...

October 9, 2025

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Former Firefighter Turns Trucker Trainer: Kayla Cosens Finds Her Purpose with Roehl Transport

Roehl Transport’s driver trainer Kayla Cosens has built a career defined by grit, growth, and giving back. With 15 years of experience behind the ...

June 12, 2025

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Top Truckers Honored at PGT Trucking Annual Awards

PGT Trucking recently celebrated the exceptional accomplishments of its drivers, recognizing 48 Million Mile Drivers, 102 Safe Drivers, and 22 Premier Professional Drivers for ...

June 11, 2025

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Maverick Transportation Names 2024 Drivers of the Year

Arkansas-based Maverick Transportation has announced its 2024 Drivers of the Year, honoring two outstanding professionals. Justin Melvin was awarded Over-the-Road Driver of the Year, ...

June 10, 2025

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PGT Trucking Recognizes Outstanding Drivers at Annual Awards Celebration

PGT Trucking, Inc., a premier asset-based carrier specializing in flatbed, dedicated, international, project cargo, and specialized shipping solutions, recently celebrated the remarkable contributions of ...

Army veteran Darryl Hammond has been selected to drive Maverick Transportation’s prestigious “Salute” truck, honoring military service. With nearly two decades at Maverick, Hammond has mentored 59 drivers and was named Dedicated Driver of the Year in 2022.

February 10, 2025

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Army Veteran Darryl Hammond Selected to Drive Maverick Transportation’s Tribute Salute Truck

Maverick Transportation has once again extended its prestigious “Salute” truck honor to recognize the contributions of a military veteran. This year, the privilege has ...