trucking industry Archives - Truck Drivers USA

ATRI is surveying truck drivers and carriers to measure the scale and economic impact of unauthorized cabotage activity in the United States.

May 19, 2026

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ATRI Launches Survey Examining Unauthorized Cabotage Activity in U.S. Trucking

The American Transportation Research Institute is asking truck drivers and motor carriers to provide input on unauthorized cabotage activity taking place within the United ...

J.B. Hunt honored 54 drivers for reaching between 2 million and 5 million safe miles without a preventable accident during its 30th annual Million Mile celebration.

May 5, 2026

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54 J.B. Hunt Drivers Recognized for Reaching Up to 5 Million Safe Miles

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. recognized 54 drivers for reaching between 2 million and 5 million miles without a DOT reportable preventable accident during ...

TCA Scholarship Fund awards a record-breaking $182,000 to 64 students for the 2026-27 school year.

April 27, 2026

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TCA Scholarship Fund Awards Record-Breaking $182,000 to 64 Students for 2026-27

The Truckload Carriers Association has awarded a record-breaking $182,000 to 64 students for the 2026-27 school year through the TCA Scholarship Fund. Since its ...

The Next Generation in Trucking Association opens applications for the 2026 Career Catalyst Awards, recognizing companies building strong workforce pathways in trucking.

March 27, 2026

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Applications Open for Next Generation in Trucking Career Catalyst Awards

The Next Generation in Trucking Association has opened applications for its 2026 Career Catalyst Awards, putting a spotlight on companies helping bring new talent ...

Indiana State Police CVED conducted over 6,400 inspections through February 14, placing 653 drivers and 752 vehicles out of service. Learn how early 2026 enforcement, winter storm responses, and human trafficking awareness campaigns impact truck drivers and fleet safety.

March 16, 2026

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Indiana State Police Shares Early 2026 Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Results

The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division has released its latest figures for 2026, showing the ongoing importance of safety and compliance for ...

Support truck drivers in need at MATS 2026. The Silent Auction benefits the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, providing financial assistance and wellness resources for drivers and their families.

March 16, 2026

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MATS 2026 Silent Auction Will Raise Funds for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund

A long-running tradition at the Mid-America Trucking Show will once again focus on helping drivers who face medical hardships off the road. The St. ...

Peterbilt Technician Institute celebrates its 150th graduating class, highlighting the growing role of skilled service technicians in keeping modern trucks on the road across North America.

January 16, 2026

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Peterbilt Technician Institute Marks 150 Graduating Classes as Demand for Skilled Technicians Grows

Keeping trucks on the road depends just as much on the shop as it does on the driver’s seat. That reality was front and ...

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 ...

The Midwest continues to be a practical starting point for long-haul truck drivers due to its central geography, freight flow, and strong interstate networks. Learn why many OTR careers begin in the Midwest.

December 26, 2025

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Why the Midwest Remains a Launch Point for Long-Haul Truck Drivers

The Midwest has long played a central role in over-the-road trucking, and that role continues today. For drivers entering long-haul work or transitioning from ...

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 ...