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Walmart Transportation's Chris Moore, who has logged more than 3.5 million safe miles, was named Grand Champion at the 2026 Arkansas Trucking Association Truck Driving Championships.

July 10, 2026

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Walmart Driver With 3.5 Million Safe Miles Wins Arkansas Grand Championship

After nearly three decades behind the wheel and more than 3.5 million accident-free miles, Walmart Transportation driver Chris Moore added another accomplishment to his ...

Covenant Logistics driver Efigenio "Nick" Barboza has been named the 2026 DMC Insurance Driver of the Year after more than 3.5 million safe miles, decades of mentoring new drivers, and outstanding community service.

July 8, 2026

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Covenant Logistics Driver Named 2026 DMC Insurance Driver of the Year

Efigenio “Nick” Barboza, a professional driver with Covenant Logistics, has been named the 2026 DMC Insurance Driver of the Year, recognizing nearly three decades ...

The International Foodservice Distributors Association will recognize 108 professional drivers in its 2026 Truck Driver Hall of Fame, the largest induction class in the program's history.

July 6, 2026

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IFDA Honors 108 Drivers in Largest Hall of Fame Class Yet

The International Foodservice Distributors Association will recognize 108 professional drivers as members of its 2026 Truck Driver Hall of Fame, the largest group inducted ...

Crawford Trucking driver Mike Nelson was named a TCA Highway Angel after helping a stranded family with food and water at a California rest area.

July 2, 2026

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Crawford Trucking Driver Named Highway Angel After Helping Stranded Family

Crawford Trucking driver Mike Nelson has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association after stopping to help a family stranded at ...

We asked Truck Drivers USA readers what summer truck stop amenity they would invent. From swimming pools to healthier food, here's what drivers had to say.

July 1, 2026

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We Asked Drivers What Truck Stops Are Missing in the Summer Heat: Here’s What They Said

Summer on the road brings a different set of challenges. A hot cab after a long day, crowded showers, limited healthy food, and a ...

Four professional drivers with nearly 15 million combined safe miles have been inducted into the National Private Truck Council Driver Hall of Fame.

June 4, 2026

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Four Veteran Drivers Added to NPTC Driver Hall of Fame

A combined 152 years behind the wheel. Nearly 15 million safe miles. Not a single chargeable accident, injury, or moving violation among them. Those ...

Ingrid Brown is named the 2026 Driver of the Year by Women In Trucking, recognizing her 46-year career, safety leadership, and impact across the trucking industry.

April 3, 2026

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Ingrid Brown Earns WIT 2026 Driver of the Year Recognition

Recognition at the national level doesn’t come easy in trucking. It takes years on the road, a reputation for doing things the right way, ...

Truck Drivers USA members share heartwarming real-life experiences of kindness on the road. From helping stranded drivers to small gestures that made a big impact, read the inspiring stories from professional drivers across the country.

April 2, 2026

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Truck Drivers USA Community Shares Real Stories of Kindness on the Road

Truck driving is a tough job, full of long hours, unpredictable roads, and countless challenges. Yet amid the miles and deadlines, drivers often encounter ...