over-the-road trucking Archives

Learn what truck drivers should pack for life on the road, including overlooked essentials, food strategies, sleep items, organization tips, and everyday truck necessities.

June 9, 2026

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The Complete Truck Driver Packing Guide for Life on the Road

Packing for a trucking job is about more than bringing enough clothes to get through a trip. The items drivers keep in the truck ...

Learn what new truck drivers should expect during their first year on the road, including skill development, trip planning, lifestyle adjustments, and career growth.

May 26, 2026

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What New Truck Drivers Should Expect During Their First Year on the Road

The first year in trucking usually changes how drivers look at the industry once the training period ends and real freight starts moving. CDL ...

Learn which trucking companies commonly hire CDL drivers with no experience and what recent graduates should expect during the first year on the road.

May 21, 2026

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Trucking Companies That Commonly Hire Recent CDL Graduates and What Drivers Should Know Before Applying

Getting a CDL does not automatically guarantee a trucking job. A lot of drivers finish school expecting immediate opportunities, only to realize carriers often ...

Compare national trucking carriers with pet and passenger programs and learn what drivers should verify before bringing a rider or pet on the road.

May 19, 2026

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Top National Trucking Carriers with Pet and Passenger Programs and What Drivers Should Know

For many over-the-road truck drivers, pet and passenger programs can influence carrier decisions just as much as pay, home time, or freight type. Spending ...

A $77,000 federal grant will support Lincoln Land Community College’s CDL program for veterans, helping cover training costs for up to 17 students.

April 10, 2026

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Federal Grant Supports CDL Training for Veterans at Lincoln Land Community College

A federal funding boost is headed to Lincoln Land Community College, with nearly $77,000 allocated to support a trucking program designed for veterans working ...

Real truck drivers share small wins from the road, including smooth deliveries, fast unloads, home time, and everyday moments that made the week better

April 8, 2026

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Small Wins on the Road That Kept Drivers Moving This Week

Life on the road is built on small moments that make a difference. We asked drivers to share their best win from the past ...

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 ...