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Learn how CPM and percentage pay differ, what affects earnings under each model, and how truck drivers can compare job opportunities more effectively.

June 4, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Can Compare Percentage Pay and CPM Jobs

When comparing trucking jobs, drivers often focus on the advertised pay rate. While pay rates matter, the pay structure behind those rates can have ...

Learn how to evaluate trucking job listings, spot red flags, compare opportunities, and identify details that matter beyond the advertised pay.

June 4, 2026

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The Trucking Job Listing Checklist Every Driver Should Use

Most truck drivers can spot a flashy job ad from a mile away. A headline promises top pay. A sign-on bonus grabs attention. Home ...

Learn what truck drivers need to become driver trainers, what carriers typically look for, how trainer pay works, and whether the role can lead to future career advancement.

June 2, 2026

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From Driver to Trainer: What It Really Takes to Earn a Truck Driver Trainer Position

Some trucking careers follow a predictable path. A driver earns a CDL, gains experience, moves into better freight, and continues building miles. Others take ...

The 2026 Career Catalyst Awards recognized trucking companies and transportation organizations investing in mentorship, training, and workforce development.

June 2, 2026

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Career Catalyst Awards Recognize Trucking Companies Investing in New Drivers

Finding drivers is still one of the trucking industry’s biggest challenges. Still, more fleets are putting attention on something beyond recruiting alone: keeping newer ...

Learn what new truck drivers should expect during their first year on the road, including skill development, trip planning, lifestyle adjustments, and career growth.

May 26, 2026

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What New Truck Drivers Should Expect During Their First Year on the Road

The first year in trucking usually changes how drivers look at the industry once the training period ends and real freight starts moving. CDL ...

: Learn what CDL A drivers should know about delivery and courier driver jobs tied to regional freight, warehouse transfers, and retail distribution routes.

May 25, 2026

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What CDL A Drivers Should Know About Delivery and Courier Freight Jobs

Delivery and courier driver jobs are no longer limited to small vans, parcel routes, or non-CDL work. In many freight markets, regional distribution has ...

Women In Trucking and Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan hosted a hands-on event introducing young girls to trucking careers in driving, logistics, operations, and transportation support roles.

May 25, 2026

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Michigan Girl Scout Event Gives Young Girls A Hands-on Introduction to Trucking Careers

Inside the Whitmore Lake Girl Scout building last week, a group of young girls moved between pre-trip inspections, trucking conversations, craft stations, and the ...

Learn which trucking companies commonly hire CDL drivers with no experience and what recent graduates should expect during the first year on the road.

May 21, 2026

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Trucking Companies That Commonly Hire Recent CDL Graduates and What Drivers Should Know Before Applying

Getting a CDL does not automatically guarantee a trucking job. A lot of drivers finish school expecting immediate opportunities, only to realize carriers often ...

Learn how to get a CDL in Wisconsin, including permit rules, ELDT training, skills testing, medical certification, and hazmat endorsement requirements.

May 20, 2026

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How To Get A CDL In Wisconsin and What Drivers Should Expect Before Testing

Wisconsin remains an important trucking state because of its manufacturing industry, agricultural freight demand, and direct access to major Midwest shipping corridors connecting Milwaukee, ...