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Learn how truck drivers can prepare for their first heavy haul load by understanding permits, route planning, escort vehicles, cargo securement, equipment inspections, and trip preparation

June 15, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Can Prepare for Their First Heavy Haul Load

Most drivers can remember a load that made them pay a little more attention than usual. For drivers entering heavy haul work, that moment ...

The National Private Truck Council recognized multiple fleets for strong safety performance and crash reduction achievements through its annual Fleet Safety Awards program.

June 15, 2026

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Private Fleets Recognized for Strong Safety Performance in Annual NPTC Awards

Several private fleets were recently honored by the National Private Truck Council through the organization’s annual Fleet Safety Awards program. The awards were presented ...

Samsara is launching the Driver Cup, a nationwide competition recognizing professional drivers for safety consistency, HOS compliance, and fuel efficiency.

May 19, 2026

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Samsara Launches Driver Cup to Reward Safe, Compliant, And Fuel-Efficient Drivers

Samsara is launching a nationwide driver competition that will recognize professional drivers using its platform for safety consistency, hours of service compliance, and fuel ...

Truck drivers share their best advice for new drivers, covering safety, backing, defensive driving, patience, and life on the road.

May 15, 2026

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Experienced Truck Drivers Share Their Best Advice for New Drivers on the Road

Every new truck driver hears advice during CDL school, orientation, and the first few months on the road. Some tips get forgotten quickly. Others ...

Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund awards $130K to Truckers Against Trafficking as part of a $1.13M grant round supporting safety and workforce initiatives.

May 6, 2026

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Bridgestone Grant Sends $130K to Truckers Against Trafficking as Part of $1.13M Funding Round.

Truck drivers and carriers are seeing continued investment in anti-trafficking efforts, with new funding directed toward programs that rely on driver awareness and reporting. ...

TCA’s 2026 Safety and Security Meeting and NATMI meeting will cover enforcement, cargo security, compliance reviews, and safety leadership in Oklahoma City.

May 1, 2026

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TCA Safety and NATMI Meetings Set for June in Oklahoma City

Truckload Carriers Association will hold its 2026 Safety and Security Meeting June 7 through June 9 at the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel, followed by ...

Truck driver Scott Miller was named Highway Angel after helping injured passengers during a bus crash near Green Bay, Wisconsin.

April 29, 2026

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Truck Driver Named Highway Angel After Helping Dozens Injured in Wisconsin Bus Crash

A routine trip turned into an emergency response when a truck operator witnessed a tour bus crash near Green Bay, Wisconsin, and stopped to ...

Kansas Driver of the Year logs 4.5 million safe miles over 45 years with recognition from the Kansas Motor Carriers Association.

April 28, 2026

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Kansas Driver Logs 4.5 Million Safe Miles and Earns Statewide Recognition

A truck driver with 45 years of experience and 4.5 million safe miles has been named the 2025 Kansas Driver of the Year. Tom ...

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 ...

FMCSA seeks driver input for a new truck parking study as federal efforts continue to address ongoing nationwide parking shortages.

April 14, 2026

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Federal Push to Address Truck Parking Shortage Turns to Driver Input

The truck parking shortage continues to drag on across the country, and federal agencies are now looking directly to drivers for answers. While funding ...