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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 ...

Peterbilt drivers and truck enthusiasts come together in Denton, Texas for the annual Pride & Class Parade, supporting the United Way Giving Campaign and celebrating community impact and customized rigs.

November 14, 2025

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Peterbilt Parade Highlights Truckers’ Role in Supporting Denton Community

Peterbilt recently brought together truckers, owners, and employees for its annual Peterbilt Pride & Class Parade, a week-long celebration tied to the company’s United ...

Join truck drivers across the country in Wreaths Across America’s 2025 Escort to Arlington. Follow the East Coast convoy, honor veterans, and see how professional drivers deliver wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery.

November 14, 2025

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Wreaths Across America Announces 2025 Escort to Arlington Route

Every December, truckers from all across the country come together to move something that matters far more than freight. Wreaths Across America has announced ...

Tandet Group and veteran driver Joseph Bayards earned top honors at the 2025 ISAAC Awards, celebrating excellence in safety, eco-efficiency, and driver performance across North America’s trucking industry.

November 13, 2025

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Tandet Group and Veteran Driver Recognized with ISAAC Awards

The Tandet Group and longtime driver Joseph Bayards have been honored with major wins at the 2025 ISAAC Client Recognition Awards, presented during the ...