veteran truck drivers
Nominations Open Until June 30 for Veteran Truck Driver Award Program
Military veterans who recently transitioned into trucking still have time to be nominated for the 2026 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award, but...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
