Dane Fullow, Author at Truck Drivers USA

Michigan truck driver and Army National Guard veteran Fahad Al-Kadhim received a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia to help launch his own trucking business.

September 23, 2026

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Michigan Truck Driver Receives Freightliner to Help Launch His Own Business

Michigan truck driver and Army National Guard veteran Fahad Al-Kadhim has received a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia through Progressive Insurance’s Keys to Progress program, giving ...

Truck driver Joe Macken spent more than 20 years building a model of New York City with over 800,000 structures, and it is now on display in a museum.

September 23, 2026

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Truck Driver’s Massive Model of New York City Lands in Museum Exhibit

Truck driver Joe Macken spent more than two decades building New York City in miniature during his free time. What began as a personal ...

See how much truck drivers make in Kansas with current wage benchmarks, Kansas City earnings, employer differences, and national pay comparisons.

September 22, 2026

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How Much Do Truck Drivers Make in Kansas?

Kansas has a large trucking workforce, but earnings can look different depending on where a job is based and how the position is structured. ...

Learn how light, caffeine, sleep timing, and sleep inertia can affect daytime rest when a truck driving schedule puts bedtime during daylight hours.

September 22, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Can Get Better Sleep When Their Break Falls During the Day

A legal break does not always arrive when the body is ready to sleep. A run that ends in the morning can put bedtime ...

Volvo Trucks’ heavy-duty electric lineup was named International Truck of the Year 2027, marking the manufacturer’s eighth win of the award.

September 22, 2026

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Volvo Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks Named International Truck of the Year 2027

Volvo Trucks has won the International Truck of the Year 2027 award for its latest heavy-duty electric lineup, giving the manufacturer its eighth win ...

CMT's new Freight Safety Intelligence platform uses 90 days of telematics data to give freight brokers a more current view of carrier driving safety.

September 22, 2026

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New CMT Platform Uses Recent Driving Data to Measure Carrier Safety

Cambridge Mobile Telematics has launched a new platform that could make recent on-road driving performance a bigger part of how freight brokers evaluate carriers ...

Eligible hazmat endorsement holders can access TSA PreCheck without separate enrollment by using their state abbreviation and CDL number when booking a flight.

September 21, 2026

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Your Hazmat Endorsement Can Give You TSA PreCheck Eligibility

A hazmat endorsement can provide an unexpected benefit when it is time to fly. Active Hazardous Materials Endorsement holders who are eligible for TSA ...

Find local restaurants beyond the truck stop by starting with truck parking and checking walking routes, bobtail access, pickup and delivery options.

September 21, 2026

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How to Find a Good Local Restaurant When You’re Limited to Truck-Friendly Parking

Eating somewhere other than a truck stop restaurant usually comes down to one problem: the food may be easy to find, but a workable ...

ATRI is seeking truck driver input on the safety benefits and compliance costs of hours-of-service rules and the ELD mandate through October 16.

September 21, 2026

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ATRI Seeks Driver Input on Costs and Benefits of HOS and ELD Rules

Truck drivers are being asked to weigh in on the real-world impact of hours-of-service rules and the electronic logging device mandate as part of ...

CVSA inspectors placed 683 vehicles out of service during an unannounced hazardous materials and dangerous goods inspection initiative.

September 21, 2026

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683 Vehicles Placed Out of Service During Unannounced Hazmat Inspection Blitz

Hundreds of commercial vehicles were taken off the road after inspectors conducted an unannounced hazardous materials and dangerous goods enforcement initiative across the United ...