over-the-road trucking Archives

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 ...

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 ...

August 15, 2025

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From Layoff to Lifelong Career: How NFI Driver Terrena Built Her Place in Trucking

When the pandemic forced her out of her previous job, Terrena saw a chance to chase a dream she had carried for years: becoming ...

July 30, 2025

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Roadrunner Expands Smart Network with Over 100 New Lanes and Establishes Kansas City as Key Hub

Roadrunner is making major moves in the less-than-truckload (LTL) space, rolling out more than 100 new lanes across its Smart Network and naming Kansas ...

June 19, 2025

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If Your Life on the Road Was a Reality Show, What Would It Be Called? Truckers Weigh In

At Truck Drivers USA, we love turning the mic over to our community—and this time, we asked a simple question with creative potential: “If ...

March 28, 2025

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Truckers Sound Off: Is Silence Golden or Is Music a Must on the Road?

Every truck driver has their own way of making the miles pass by, whether it’s rolling in silence, blasting their favorite tunes, or somewhere ...

March 26, 2025

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Local vs. Over-the-Road Trucking Jobs: Which Path Fits You Best?

Deciding between a local trucking job and an over-the-road (OTR) position is one of the most important choices a truck driver can make. Both ...

Truck drivers share what they wish dispatch understood about life on the road. From unrealistic expectations to poor trip planning, these insights highlight how dispatch can improve driver relationships and make trucking smoother.

February 26, 2025

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What Dispatch Needs to Understand According to Truck Drivers

Truck drivers keep America moving, but when it comes to working with dispatch, many feel there’s a serious disconnect. We asked our Facebook community ...