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Michigan Truck Driver Receives Freightliner to Help Launch His Own Business
Michigan truck driver and Army National Guard veteran Fahad Al-Kadhim has received a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia through Progressive Insurance's Keys to Progress program,...
A Guide to Leasing a Semi Truck for Owner-Operators
Buying a truck is not the only way to become an owner-operator. Leasing gives drivers another path into truck ownership or independent operation...
Reefer vs. Dry Van: Understanding the Differences Before You Choose a Trailer
For someone new to trucking, a reefer trailer and a dry van can look almost identical from the outside. Both are enclosed trailers,...
Lease Purchase Trucking Programs: What Drivers Should Know Before Signing a Contract
For many truck drivers, a lease-purchase program appears to offer a faster path to becoming an owner-operator. Instead of qualifying for traditional commercial...
Buying a Used Semi? Here’s What Maintenance Records Can Tell You
A clean exterior and a fresh coat of paint can make almost any used truck look appealing, but appearance rarely tells the full...
Freightliner Cascadia vs. Volvo VNL: Comparing Two of America’s Most Popular Highway Trucks
The Freightliner Cascadia and Volvo VNL have spent years competing for the same long-haul market, yet they reach that goal in different ways....
What Truck Drivers Should Know Before Buying Their First Semi Truck
Buying a first semi-truck is one of the biggest financial decisions many truck drivers will make during their careers. For some, it marks...
Cargo Theft Tactics Evolve as Average Haul Value Doubles
Cargo theft is shifting, and truckers need to be sharper than ever. According to the latest CargoNet report, thieves aren’t just stealing more;...
Kentucky Trucker Wins 2026 Freightliner Cascadia in Landstar Giveaway
George Eason, a professional truck driver from Owensboro, Kentucky, has joined an elite group of Landstar Million Mile Safe Drivers—and walked away with...
How Smart Drivers Stack Multiple Load Boards for More Miles and Better Pay
For independent truck drivers and small fleet owners, relying on just one load board can limit opportunities and increase downtime. Freight availability, rates,...
