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TAT is accepting nominations through Aug. 15 for the 2026 Harriet Tubman Award, recognizing actions that help prevent human trafficking and assist victims.

June 5, 2026

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TAT Accepting Nominations For 2026 Harriet Tubman Award

Efforts to combat human trafficking often happen because someone recognizes a warning sign and decides to act. TAT is once again highlighting those actions ...

Learn how CPM and percentage pay differ, what affects earnings under each model, and how truck drivers can compare job opportunities more effectively.

June 4, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Can Compare Percentage Pay and CPM Jobs

When comparing trucking jobs, drivers often focus on the advertised pay rate. While pay rates matter, the pay structure behind those rates can have ...

Learn how to evaluate trucking job listings, spot red flags, compare opportunities, and identify details that matter beyond the advertised pay.

June 4, 2026

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The Trucking Job Listing Checklist Every Driver Should Use

Most truck drivers can spot a flashy job ad from a mile away. A headline promises top pay. A sign-on bonus grabs attention. Home ...

Four professional drivers with nearly 15 million combined safe miles have been inducted into the National Private Truck Council Driver Hall of Fame.

June 4, 2026

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Four Veteran Drivers Added to NPTC Driver Hall of Fame

A combined 152 years behind the wheel. Nearly 15 million safe miles. Not a single chargeable accident, injury, or moving violation among them. Those ...

A VIP NASCAR ticket raffle is adding excitement to the final days of the ATHS National Convention and Truck Show in Springfield, Missouri.

June 4, 2026

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NASCAR Giveaway Adds Extra Excitement to Final Days of ATHS Convention

There are already plenty for truck enthusiasts to see in Springfield this week, but one attendee will leave with something more than photos and ...

Learn what Wisconsin truck drivers can expect to earn in 2026, including pay ranges, top freight opportunities, and the factors that affect driver income

June 3, 2026

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What Wisconsin Truck Drivers Are Really Earning In 2026

Truck driver pay in Wisconsin often falls between the high $50,000s and $90,000 a year, but the real number depends on the kind of ...

: Discover the summer survival gear truck drivers actually use, from insulated water jugs and coolers to sunshades, fans, power banks, and more.

June 3, 2026

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Beat The Heat with These Summer Cab Essentials for Truck Drivers

For truck drivers, summer driving comes with a predictable set of problems. Water gets warm too fast. Food doesn’t stay cold as long as ...

FMCSA has issued a temporary fertilizer transportation waiver affecting 36 states through Aug. 26 as federal agencies respond to supply challenges.

June 3, 2026

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FMCSA Temporarily Eases Regulations for Fertilizer Shipments In 36 States

Many federal trucking waivers are issued after hurricanes, floods, or other natural disasters. This one stems from a different challenge. The Federal Motor Carrier ...

CVSA has announced Brake Safety Week for Aug. 23-29. Inspectors across North America will focus on brake systems, with special attention on drums and rotors.

June 3, 2026

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CVSA Sets August Brake Safety Week Dates as Inspectors Prepare to Focus on Drums and Rotors

A brake problem rarely announces itself at a convenient time. Sometimes it starts with a vibration drivers have been meaning to get checked. Sometimes ...

Learn what truck drivers need to become driver trainers, what carriers typically look for, how trainer pay works, and whether the role can lead to future career advancement.

June 2, 2026

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From Driver to Trainer: What It Really Takes to Earn a Truck Driver Trainer Position

Some trucking careers follow a predictable path. A driver earns a CDL, gains experience, moves into better freight, and continues building miles. Others take ...