trucking careers
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:...
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...
Practical Miles vs. Household Goods Miles: Understanding How Carriers Calculate Driver Pay
New CDL drivers are often surprised when the number of miles on their paycheck doesn't match what they saw on their truck's odometer....
Driver Compensation Is Increasing Across the Industry: Here Are Some of the Carriers Keeping Up
Driver compensation has remained a major focus throughout the trucking industry as carriers continue updating their pay packages to attract and retain professional...
Why Two Truck Driving Jobs with the Same CPM Can Produce Very Different Annual Pay
A mileage rate is often the first number drivers notice when comparing job opportunities, but it rarely tells the whole story. Two carriers...
Trucking Cares Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to South Dallas Driving Academy
The Trucking Cares Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to the South Dallas Driving Academy, continuing its support for a nonprofit that provides...
Trucking Jobs That Do Not Require Long Stretches Away from Home
A common misconception about trucking is that every CDL job requires spending weeks on the road. That may be true for some over-the-road...
Expenses New Company Truck Drivers Often Overlook
Most company drivers expect the carrier to cover the highest costs of the job, including the truck, fuel, maintenance, insurance, and permits. What...
How Truck Drivers Can Prepare for a Road Evaluation
A lot of drivers walk into a road evaluation thinking the goal is to avoid mistakes. That sounds reasonable until you consider what...
Virginia CDL Requirements from Permit to Skills Test
Many new drivers think the hardest part of getting a CDL is passing the road test. In reality, the process starts long before...
