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Learn how veterans can compare trucking companies after military service and what factors matter most when choosing a long-term CDL career path.

May 15, 2026

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How Veterans Can Find the Right Trucking Company After Military Service

Many veterans move into trucking because the work still rewards structure, responsibility, time management, and equipment knowledge. The transition makes sense for a lot ...

Army veteran Charles Jones Jr. earns the 2025 Transition Trucking Driving to Excellence Award, recognizing military veterans new to the trucking industry. Full details on the award, finalists, and Roehl Transport support programs.

December 18, 2025

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Roehl Driver and Army Veteran Charles Jones Jr. Earns National Transition Trucking Award

A career change from military service to the driver’s seat can come with steep learning curves, long hours, and high expectations. For Charles Jones ...

Averitt drivers team up with Chattanooga Bakery to deliver nearly 115,000 MoonPies to military bases through the Patriotic Pies program, supporting troops across the Southeast.

November 19, 2025

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Mission: MoonPie — Averitt and Chattanooga Bakery Fuel Troop Smiles

Averitt drivers know what it means to haul a load that matters, and their latest run with Chattanooga Bakery is another example of trucking ...

Voting is open through November 11 for the 2025 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. Meet the veteran finalists and cast your vote to honor America’s top transitioning drivers.

November 6, 2025

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Vote Now: Help Choose the Next Transition Trucking Award Winner — Voting Ends Nov. 11

Truck drivers and fleet managers, it’s time to show your support for the veterans behind the wheel. Online voting is officially open for the ...

September 30, 2025

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Finalists Named for 2025 Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence Award

Four veteran drivers have been selected as finalists for the 2025 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award, a national recognition program that shines a ...

September 15, 2025

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Perry Carter, TCA Professional Driver of the Year: ‘If you’re not learning something every day, there’s something wrong’

A native of Marion, North Carolina, Perry Carter is quickly cementing his legacy as a driving force on the road as well as in ...

August 7, 2025

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Veteran Drivers Recognized as Semi-Finalists for 2025 Transition Trucking Award

Twelve veteran truck drivers who’ve traded military service for the open road are now in the running for one of the transportation industry’s top ...

July 14, 2025

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Honoring Excellence on the Road: Ryder Drivers Join “Driver Hall of Fame”

Few careers demand the precision, dedication, and resilience of professional truck driving. Ryder System Inc. recognizes these qualities each year by inducting stand-out drivers ...

July 2, 2025

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What Today’s Kids Will Never Understand About Life on the Road

Life behind the wheel has changed drastically in the last decade—and even more so over the past 20 or 30 years. At Truck Drivers ...

June 26, 2025

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Ryder Celebrates Excellence with 53rd Annual Driver of the Year Awards

Ryder System, Inc. has announced the winners of its 53rd annual “Driver of the Year” awards, honoring three exceptional drivers who have exemplified top-tier ...