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Learn how fuel surcharges work in trucking, how the peg and mileage formula affect payments, and what owner-operators should review before accepting a load.

August 28, 2026

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Understanding Fuel Surcharges in Trucking and How They Affect Freight Rates

Fuel surcharges have been part of trucking for decades, but they are still one of the most misunderstood pieces of freight pricing. A higher ...

Explore average truck driver pay in Ohio, factors that influence CDL salaries, the state's busiest freight markets, and how drivers can increase their earning potential.

August 28, 2026

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Ohio Truck Driver Pay Guide: What CDL Drivers Can Expect

Ohio remains one of the nation’s busiest freight states thanks to its central location, extensive interstate network and strong manufacturing economy. Distribution centers continue ...

Missouri has begun a $33 million project to expand truck parking along Interstate 70, adding 255 new spaces at rest areas in Concordia, Boonville, Mineola and Wright City.

August 28, 2026

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Missouri Breaks Ground on I-70 Truck Parking Expansion Project

Missouri transportation officials are moving forward with a major truck parking expansion along Interstate 70, a project that will add 255 new truck parking ...

CAST Specialty Transportation driver Tommy Cash has been named the 2026 CVSA International Driver Excellence Award recipient after logging more than 3.6 million crash-free miles.

August 28, 2026

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CAST Specialty Driver Tommy Cash Receives 2026 International Driver Excellence Award

CAST Specialty Transportation driver Tommy Cash has been named the recipient of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2026 International Driver Excellence Award, recognizing ...

Learn practical bookkeeping tips for owner-operators, including tracking income, organizing expenses, keeping records, and building a stronger trucking business.

August 27, 2026

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How Owner-Operators Can Build a Better Bookkeeping System

Driving the truck generates revenue, but good bookkeeping determines whether that revenue turns into profit. Many owner-operators know what came into the bank account ...

Learn how semi-truck blind spots change during everyday driving, why mirror setup matters, and the techniques professional drivers use to maintain better visibility.

August 27, 2026

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Understanding Semi-Truck Blind Spots and How to Manage Them Safely

Every tractor-trailer has blind spots, but they are not fixed areas that stay the same from one mile to the next. They change with ...

CVSA's 2026 Brake Safety Week continues through Aug. 29 as inspectors across North America place additional focus on brake drums, rotors and commercial vehicle brake safety.

August 27, 2026

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CVSA’s Brake Safety Week Continues with Added Focus on Brake Drums and Rotors

Commercial vehicle inspectors across North America continue conducting Brake Safety Week inspections through Aug. 29, with this year’s campaign placing additional attention on the ...

ATRI has opened its 2026 Top Industry Issues Survey, inviting truck drivers, carriers, and industry stakeholders to rank the trucking challenges they believe deserve the most attention.

August 27, 2026

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ATRI Opens 2026 Top Industry Issues Survey for Truck Drivers and Carriers

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has opened its annual Top Industry Issues Survey, allowing truck drivers, motor carriers, and other industry stakeholders to ...

Learn what the doubles and triples endorsement allows, where it's used, how to earn it, and whether adding the endorsement can create more trucking career opportunities.

August 26, 2026

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Doubles and Triples Endorsement: What CDL Drivers Need to Know

Adding endorsements to your CDL is one of the simplest ways to expand your career options, but not every endorsement offers the same value. ...

Learn how truck drivers can use LinkedIn to improve visibility, connect with transportation professionals, research fleets, and create stronger long-term career opportunities.

August 26, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Can Use LinkedIn to Find Better Career Opportunities

Referrals, recruiters and job boards remain important parts of trucking hiring, but LinkedIn can give CDL professionals another way to stay visible between job ...