Trucking Archives - Truck Drivers USA

Dolly Parton's decades of tour-bus travel put hundreds of thousands of highway miles behind her before she became involved with a Tennessee travel stop serving professional drivers.

September 8, 2026

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Dolly Parton and Life on the Road: Where Her Career Crossed Paths with Trucking

Dolly Parton’s career took her across North America for decades, much of it by tour bus. Those years included hundreds of thousands of highway ...

Learn what happens behind the scenes when an interstate closes, from dispatch decisions and truck detours to the supply chain effects that continue after traffic begins moving again.

July 22, 2026

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How Interstate Closures Affect Freight Beyond the Traffic Backup

An interstate closure doesn’t automatically send every truck onto the nearest detour. Before a carrier changes a route, someone has to decide whether rerouting ...

Learn why truck routes sometimes close before wildfire flames reach the roadway and how smoke, emergency operations, and infrastructure inspections influence reopening decisions.

July 22, 2026

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Why Smoke Can Shut Down a Truck Route Before You Ever See a Wildfire

A highway closure during wildfire season can catch truck drivers off guard. Traffic comes to a stop, the road ahead looks normal, and there ...

Wawa opens a new travel center in Lima, Ohio, off I-75, offering diesel fuel, CAT scales, truck parking, and driver-friendly amenities for fleets and over-the-road drivers.

March 26, 2026

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Wawa Expands Truck Stop Network with New I-75 Travel Center in Lima, Ohio

Truck drivers running through western Ohio have a new stop to add to their route. Wawa has officially opened a new travel center just ...

Volvo Trucks teases a next-generation VNX heavy-haul truck while expanding its platform, connectivity, and safety features. See what this means for drivers and fleets.

March 24, 2026

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Volvo Signals Next Heavy-Haul Truck as Platform Rollout Continues

Volvo Trucks North America used its time at the Technology & Maintenance Council meeting to talk about where its trucks are headed next. Alongside ...

Penske Logistics inducts its newest Driver Wall of Fame classes, celebrating truck drivers who have reached 20 consecutive years of safe driving across North America

December 17, 2025

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Penske Drivers Hit 20 Years of Safe Miles and Earn a Spot on the Wall of Fame

For most truck drivers, safe miles add up one shift at a time. But a select group at Penske Logistics just hit a milestone ...

Professional truck driver John Bradley of James River Carriers was recognized by the Truckload Carriers Association as a Highway Angel after stepping in to stop a rolling truck and assist a fellow driver who suffered a medical emergency at a Richmond customer lot. His quick action prevented a dangerous situation and ensured the driver got medical help fast.

October 23, 2025

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Trucker Jumps Into Action to Save Fellow Driver on the Job

Most drivers have seen close calls out on the road or at a shipper, but now and then, someone steps in and makes all ...

March 14, 2025

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Averitt Launches First-Ever Integrated Carrier Awards

Averitt is celebrating exceptional performance in the logistics industry with the introduction of its first Integrated Carrier Awards. These awards honor the top carriers ...

Some bridges make even the most seasoned truckers nervous. From high winds to low clearances, these are America's toughest bridges for truck drivers—and how to navigate them safely.

February 27, 2025

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America’s Toughest Bridges for Truckers and How to Handle Them

For truck drivers, bridges aren’t just another part of the highway—they can be some of the most challenging obstacles on the road. Whether it’s ...

Averitt has been named PepsiCo’s 2024 South Division Asset-Based Carrier of the Year, recognized for exceptional truckload service, reliability, and on-time performance.

February 25, 2025

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Averitt Wins PepsiCo’s 2024 South Division Carrier of the Year

Averitt has been honored with the esteemed title of PepsiCo’s 2024 Asset-Based Carrier of the Year – South Division, an announcement that underscores the ...