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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, ...

Pilot launches its 2026 Heart Month campaign to support heart disease and stroke prevention, aiming to raise one million dollars through in-store and app-based donations that benefit the American Heart Association and Heart & Stroke, with a focus on helping truck drivers and traveling families.

February 4, 2026

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Pilot’s Heart Month Campaign Turns Truck Stops into Life-Saving Support for Drivers and Families

Heart disease and stroke remain two of the biggest health threats facing Americans, including those who spend long hours behind the wheel. This year, ...

Truck drivers and industry leaders come together through Wreaths Across America as DAT’s Dean Croke shares his journey honoring fallen military heroes and the role trucking plays in this national mission.

January 16, 2026

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A Trucker’s Path to Honoring Fallen Heroes Through Wreaths Across America

For Dean Croke, trucking has always been about more than freight. Long before he became a recognized industry analyst, he was a driver at ...

Lily Transportation and Transervice Logistics employees collected more than 1,000 toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program, supporting children in communities nationwide during the holidays.

January 12, 2026

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Lily and Transervice Collect More Than 1,000 Toys for Marine Corps Toys for Tots Drive

Holiday giving looked a little different at Lily Transportation and Transervice Logistics Inc. this year, as employees from both companies collaborated to support the ...

The Truckload Carriers Association recognizes four professional drivers as Highway Angels for heroic actions on the road. Their stories highlight courage, quick thinking, and the impact truck drivers have beyond the wheel.

January 5, 2026

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Highway Heroes in Action: TCA Highway Angels Make a Difference on the Road

Acts of courage and compassion often happen quietly on America’s highways. When they do, the Truckload Carriers Association recognizes those moments through its Highway ...

Truck Drivers USA asked drivers to share the nicest things other drivers have done for them on the road. Real stories of help, kindness, and looking out for each other.

December 31, 2025

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Truck Drivers Share the Nicest Things Other Drivers Have Done for Them on the Road

We asked our Truck Drivers USA community a simple question. What is the nicest thing another driver has ever done for you on the ...

National Wreaths Across America Day highlights how truck drivers and carriers help deliver millions of wreaths to cemeteries nationwide to honor fallen service members.

December 31, 2025

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Volunteers, Carriers, and Drivers Come Together for National Wreaths Across America Day

In an industry built on miles, schedules, and deadlines, there are moments that remind trucking of its deeper purpose. National Wreaths Across America Day, ...

December 23, 2025

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The Oakley Podcast: Revisiting a Listener Favorite with Carlton and Leigh Wing of Arkansas Great Outdoors

The Oakley Podcast, Trucking, Business & Family, shares real conversations from the heart of the trucking world, with stories that connect drivers, families, and ...

December 10, 2025

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Trucking Cares Foundation Steps Up With $15,000 Donation to Support Drivers Facing Hard Times

Life on the road is tough enough, but when a driver gets sidelined by an injury or illness, the stress can hit fast. The ...

The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund continues its partnership with Wreaths Across America to honor veterans on National Wreaths Across America Day. Learn how truck drivers and industry supporters can sponsor wreaths, volunteer, and participate in this nationwide tradition of remembrance while supporting SCF’s health and wellness programs for drivers.

December 10, 2025

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St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Teams Up with Wreaths Across America to Honor Veterans

The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is continuing its longstanding collaboration with Wreaths Across America (WAA) in support of National Wreaths Across America ...