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OOIDA tour truck operator Marty Ellis reflects on transporting The Wall That Heals and why the journey became one of the most meaningful experiences of his trucking career.

July 9, 2026

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OOIDA’s Marty Ellis Says Hauling the Wall That Heals Was Unlike Any Load He’s Ever Moved

Professional truck drivers haul everything from food and fuel to heavy equipment, but every so often a load carries a different kind of responsibility. ...

Learn what happens before a load reaches your truck and how understanding warehouse operations, dispatch planning, and freight movement can help professional drivers better manage delays and changing schedules.

July 7, 2026

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What Happens Before a Load Reaches Your Truck and Why It Matters

A load doesn’t begin when dispatch sends it to your truck. By that point, it has already passed through purchasing departments, inventory systems, warehouse ...

Bryan Kroll of Martin Brower earned Grand Champion honors at the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association Truck Driving Championships and advanced to the national competition in Pittsburgh.

June 18, 2026

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Martin Brower Driver Earns Grand Champion Title at Pennsylvania Truck Driving Championships

A Martin Brower driver took top honors at the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association Truck Driving Championships, earning the Grand Champion title during the competition ...

FedEx Freight driver Paul Badgett earned Grand Champion honors at the 2026 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships as top competitors secured spots at the National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh.

June 12, 2026

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Paul Badgett Earns Grand Champion Title at Nebraska Truck Driving Championships

Paul Badgett of FedEx Freight captured Grand Champion honors at the 2026 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships, held June 5 and 6 at Fonner Park ...

FedEx driver Matthew Logan Montandon was named Texas Grand Champion at the 2026 State Truck Driving Championship, with class winners advancing to nationals in Pittsburgh.

June 9, 2026

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FedEx’s Matthew Logan Montandon Wins Texas Grand Champion Title

FedEx driver Matthew “Logan” Montandon was named State Grand Champion at the 2026 Texas State Truck Driving Championship held in Waco, Texas. The event ...

Jeremy Steger of XPO earned Grand Champion honors at the Wisconsin Truck Driving Championships as professional drivers competed across multiple divisions in Appleton.

May 26, 2026

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XPO Driver Earns Grand Champion Title at Wisconsin Truck Driving Championships

Professional drivers from carriers across Wisconsin gathered in Appleton on May 16 and 17 for the Wisconsin Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Championships, ...

Katy Payne, Operations Manager at Truck Drivers USA, has been recognized on the 2026 Women In Trucking Top Women to Watch list for her leadership in driver support, community growth, and professional development in the trucking industry.

March 30, 2026

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Katy Payne of Truck Drivers USA Recognized on the 2026 Women In Trucking Top Women to Watch List

Katy Payne, Operations Manager at Truck Drivers USA, has been recognized on the 2026 Top Women to Watch in Trucking list by the Women ...

Maverick Transportation honors Charles Baber as Over the Road Driver of the Year and Ron Watson as Dedicated Driver of the Year, recognizing safety, professionalism, and leadership in trucking.

March 25, 2026

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Charles Baber, Ron Watson Named Maverick’s Top Drivers for 2025

Recognition like this does not come easy in trucking. It is earned mile by mile, load by load, and through the kind of consistency ...

Washington’s safest truck drivers will compete in Pasco on April 11 at the Truck Driving Championship, testing skills, safety knowledge, and precision for a shot at nationals.

March 25, 2026

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Pasco to Host Washington’s Truck Driving Championship

Some of the safest drivers in Washington are getting ready to put their skills to the test. On Saturday, April 11, Pasco will host ...

Women In Trucking announces four finalists for the 2026 Driver of the Year award, recognizing professional drivers who demonstrate safety leadership and industry advocacy.

March 17, 2026

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Women In Trucking Names Four Finalists for 2026 Driver of the Year Award

The Women In Trucking Association has revealed the four professional drivers selected as finalists for its 2026 Driver of the Year award. The recognition, ...