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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 ...

Truck drivers share their most memorable rookie mistakes, from backing mishaps to cargo challenges, highlighting lessons learned and tips for staying safe on the road. Real stories, real experience.

March 26, 2026

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“I Should’ve Known Better” Rookie Mistakes Truck Drivers Never Forget

Every experienced driver has at least one moment they look back on and think, I knew better. It is part of learning the job, ...

A Warren Transport truck driver has been recognized with a TCA Highway Angel Award after stopping a vehicle fire in Dallas. Learn how quick action and the right equipment prevented a dangerous situation.

January 8, 2026

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Warren Transport Driver Recognized for Stopping a Car Fire in Dallas

Quick thinking and the right equipment can make all the difference on the road. That reality was on full display when a professional truck ...

Knight-Swift driver Michael Porter delivers the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in a Kenworth T680, completing a 3,700-mile journey with 15 community stops. Discover his experience, challenges, and holiday memories from the road.

December 4, 2025

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Knight Swift Driver Hauls the 2025 U S Capitol Christmas Tree in a Kenworth T680

For most truck drivers, there are loads you never forget. For Michael Porter of Knight Swift Transportation, hauling the 2025 U S Capitol Christmas ...

December 3, 2025

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Vote Now for the TCA Highway Angel of the Year

Truck drivers are the backbone of America’s highways, and some go above and beyond to help others when it matters most. The Truckload Carriers ...

Nominate outstanding drivers for the Truckload Carriers Association’s 2026 Professional Drivers of the Year award before the December 5 deadline. Learn why nominations matter, what the award recognizes, and how fleets can highlight drivers who show safety, professionalism, and leadership.

December 2, 2025

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Nomination Deadline for TCA’s Driver of the Year Award Coming Up Fast

Truck drivers who go the extra mile don’t always get the spotlight, but the Truckload Carriers Association wants to change that. The nomination window ...

Trucker Path partners with NAPFTDS to bring real-world trip planning, parking, and navigation tools into publicly funded CDL programs. Future drivers gain hands-on experience with technology used by professional truckers, preparing them for safer, more efficient careers.

November 24, 2025

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Trucker Path Teams Up With Public CDL Schools To Help Train the Next Wave of Drivers

Trucker Path is joining forces with the National Association of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools, better known as NAPFTDS, in a move aimed at ...

A look at the five finalists for the 2025 ATA National Driver of the Year Award, highlighting their decades of safe driving, industry involvement, and the milestones that earned them national recognition.

November 18, 2025

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ATA Names Five Standout Finalists for the 2025 National Driver of the Year Award

Long-haul, regional, and local drivers know what it takes to keep freight moving safely day after day. The American Trucking Associations is giving that ...