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Guaranteed weekly pay can offer more consistent income, but the terms matter. See how mileage, home time, downtime, and availability can affect a truck driver's weekly minimum.

September 9, 2026

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The Fine Print Behind Guaranteed Weekly Pay for Truck Drivers

A guaranteed weekly amount can bring some predictability to a paycheck when freight and miles change from week to week. The catch is that ...

Nominations are opening for the NEXT Top Talent Award, recognizing professional drivers and diesel technicians under 30 for safety, leadership, and career growth.

September 3, 2026

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NEXT Top Talent Award Opens Nominations for Trucking Professionals Under 30

The Next Generation in Trucking Association is bringing back its NEXT Top Talent Award, a national recognition program for professional drivers and diesel technicians ...

Learn what the doubles and triples endorsement allows, where it's used, how to earn it, and whether adding the endorsement can create more trucking career opportunities.

August 26, 2026

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Doubles and Triples Endorsement: What CDL Drivers Need to Know

Adding endorsements to your CDL is one of the simplest ways to expand your career options, but not every endorsement offers the same value. ...

Learn how truck drivers can use LinkedIn to improve visibility, connect with transportation professionals, research fleets, and create stronger long-term career opportunities.

August 26, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Can Use LinkedIn to Find Better Career Opportunities

Referrals, recruiters and job boards remain important parts of trucking hiring, but LinkedIn can give CDL professionals another way to stay visible between job ...

Learn what a roll-off truck driver does, how the job differs from long-haul trucking, the skills employers look for, and whether roll-off trucking is the right CDL career.

August 25, 2026

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What Is a Roll-Off Truck Driver and What Does the Job Involve?

Roll-off trucking is one of the most specialized careers in the commercial driving industry, yet it’s often overlooked by new CDL holders exploring their ...

Learn how new CDL drivers can evaluate their first trucking job offer by comparing training, pay, company culture, freight, equipment, and long-term career opportunities.

August 20, 2026

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A New CDL Driver’s Guide to Evaluating Your First Trucking Job Offer

Graduating from CDL school opens the door to a wide range of opportunities, but choosing the right first employer can have a lasting impact ...

Truck Drivers USA asked drivers what recently made them proud to be truckers. Their responses highlight safety, professional skill, family, and the moments that make the career rewarding.

August 17, 2026

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What Makes Truck Drivers Proud? Drivers Share the Moments That Matter Most

Pride in trucking doesn’t always come from awards, paychecks or million-mile milestones. Sometimes it’s a child asking for an air horn, a difficult backing ...

The Women In Trucking Association has named 16 professional drivers to its 2026 Image Team, representing eight companies and supporting industry outreach across the United States.

August 14, 2026

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Women In Trucking Names 2026 Image Team

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced the 16 professional drivers selected for its 2026 Image Team, a group of ambassadors who will ...

Kenworth, Fastport, and Hiring Our Heroes have announced the 11 semi-finalists for the 2026 Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence Award honoring military veterans in trucking

August 11, 2026

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Kenworth Announces 11 Semi-Finalists for 2026 Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence Award

Kenworth, Fastport and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative have announced the 11 semi-finalists for the 2026 Transition Trucking: Driving ...

Learn how truck drivers are paid, including cents per mile, hourly wages, salary, percentage pay, and the additional compensation that can affect total earnings.

August 10, 2026

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Your Guide to Today’s Truck Driver Pay Models

Truck driver pay isn’t calculated the same way across the industry. While cents per mile (CPM) remains the most common compensation model for over-the-road ...