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The Complete Truck Driver Packing Guide for Life on the Road
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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...

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

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

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

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

Small Wins on the Road That Kept Drivers Moving This Week
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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...

Why the Midwest Remains a Launch Point for Long-Haul Truck Drivers
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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...

Top States Where New CDL Grads Get Hired the Fastest
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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...

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

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

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