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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 ...

TravelCenters of America honors two drivers with the 2026 Citizen Driver award, recognizing millions of safe miles, mentorship, and leadership across the trucking industry.

April 15, 2026

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TA Honors Two Drivers for Safety, Mentorship, and Long Haul Leadership

TravelCenters of America (TA) has named two professional drivers as 2026 Citizen Driver award winners during the Mid-America Trucking Show. The annual award recognizes ...

Ingrid Brown is named the 2026 Driver of the Year by Women In Trucking, recognizing her 46-year career, safety leadership, and impact across the trucking industry.

April 3, 2026

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Ingrid Brown Earns WIT 2026 Driver of the Year Recognition

Recognition at the national level doesn’t come easy in trucking. It takes years on the road, a reputation for doing things the right way, ...

The Women In Trucking Association reveals its 2026 Top Women to Watch list, recognizing industry leaders across operations, safety, leadership, and professional driving roles.

March 27, 2026

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WIT Names 2026 Top Women to Watch in Trucking

The Women In Trucking Association has released its 2026 Top Women to Watch in Trucking list, highlighting professionals making a measurable impact across fleets, ...

John Culp, president of Maverick Transportation, was honored with the 2026 TCA Chairman’s Choice Award for his leadership, industry advocacy, and contributions to the truckload trucking community.

March 20, 2026

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Maverick Transportation’s John Culp Recognized with 2026 TCA Chairman’s Choice Award

Leadership in trucking doesn’t always come with a spotlight. More often, it shows up in steady decisions, industry advocacy, and a willingness to step ...

Women In Trucking announces four finalists for the 2026 Driver of the Year award, recognizing professional drivers who demonstrate safety leadership and industry advocacy.

March 17, 2026

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Women In Trucking Names Four Finalists for 2026 Driver of the Year Award

The Women In Trucking Association has revealed the four professional drivers selected as finalists for its 2026 Driver of the Year award. The recognition, ...

Registration is now open for ATA’s 2026 Safety, Security & Human Resources National Conference in Oklahoma City. The event brings together industry leaders for education, collaboration, and networking focused on safety, security, and workforce strategy.

January 5, 2026

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ATA Opens Registration for 2026 Safety, Security & HR National Conference

Registration is now open for the American Trucking Associations’ annual Safety, Security, & Human Resources National Conference and Exhibition, a key industry event focused ...

Nominate outstanding drivers for the Truckload Carriers Association’s 2026 Professional Drivers of the Year award before the December 5 deadline. Learn why nominations matter, what the award recognizes, and how fleets can highlight drivers who show safety, professionalism, and leadership.

December 2, 2025

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Nomination Deadline for TCA’s Driver of the Year Award Coming Up Fast

Truck drivers who go the extra mile don’t always get the spotlight, but the Truckload Carriers Association wants to change that. The nomination window ...

Old Dominion Freight Line’s Dee Dee Cox earns the 2025 Influential Woman in Trucking Award for her leadership in workforce development and commitment to empowering women across the trucking industry.

November 17, 2025

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Dee Dee Cox Honored as WIT’s 2025 Influential Woman in Trucking

When it comes to building stronger teams and creating real opportunities for drivers and staff alike, Dee Dee Cox of Old Dominion Freight Line ...

Jim Utley of Bennett Family of Companies earns the 2025 ATA Cathy Evans Highway to Victory Award for his leadership and advocacy for truck drivers and the transportation industry.

October 31, 2025

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Jim Utley Honored with ATA’s Cathy Evans Highway to Victory Award

For anyone who’s spent years behind the wheel or working to make the roads better for drivers, recognition from the American Trucking Associations means ...