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Learn how dedicated freight routes work, why experienced operators pursue them, and what it usually takes to land one.

May 18, 2026

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A Truck Driver’s Guide to Landing a Dedicated Freight Route

After enough time running unpredictable over the road (OTR) freight, a lot of CDL holders start paying closer attention to dedicated accounts with steadier ...

Michigan has lifted the final state spring weight restrictions for 2026, allowing normal commercial weight operations to resume on trunkline highways

May 18, 2026

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Michigan Truck Weight Restrictions Have Now Ended for the 2026 Spring Season

Commercial traffic moving through Michigan no longer requires navigating remaining state seasonal weight limits after the Michigan Department of Transportation officially lifted the final ...

CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week returns July 12-18 with increased enforcement targeting reckless and unsafe driving behavior.

May 18, 2026

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CVSA Safe Driving Enforcement Campaign Returns in July to Target Reckless Driving

Truck drivers traveling during the middle of July may notice more patrol vehicles, traffic stops, and enforcement activity as the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance ...

Truck drivers share their best advice for new drivers, covering safety, backing, defensive driving, patience, and life on the road.

May 15, 2026

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Experienced Truck Drivers Share Their Best Advice for New Drivers on the Road

Every new truck driver hears advice during CDL school, orientation, and the first few months on the road. Some tips get forgotten quickly. Others ...

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 ...

Maverick Transportation announced new pay increases for flatbed and dedicated truck drivers, including experienced driver pay reaching up to $.67 CPM.

May 15, 2026

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Maverick Raises Pay for Flatbed and Dedicated Truck Drivers Starting May 31

Maverick Transportation announced new pay increases for flatbed over-the-road drivers and multiple dedicated divisions, with the updated structure scheduled to take effect May 31, ...

Colorado truck driver Lamar Buckwalter was named a TCA Highway Angel after rescuing a tanker driver from a hazmat rollover near Greeley.

May 15, 2026

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TCA Honors Colorado Driver After HazMat Tanker Rescue Near Greeley

A Colorado truck driver has been recognized after rescuing another driver from an overturned tanker hauling hazardous materials during a rollover crash near Greeley ...

Learn what truck drivers should look for in a trucking job listing, including pay structure, home time, equipment policies, and recruiting language.

May 14, 2026

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What Truck Drivers Should Look for In a Trucking Job Listing

Truck driving job listings often look straightforward at first glance, but many leave out details that directly affect pay, home time, workload, schedule consistency, ...

Learn how truck drivers obtain a HazMat endorsement, what the TSA approval process involves, and how HazMat certification affects specialized freight opportunities.

May 14, 2026

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Complete Guide to Obtaining A HazMat Endorsement for Truck Drivers

A HazMat endorsement allows CDL holders to legally haul freight requiring federal hazardous materials placards during transportation. Fuel, industrial chemicals, compressed gases, refinery freight, ...

Missouri plans to add 255 truck parking spaces along Interstate 70 through a $33 million expansion project targeting four parking locations.

May 14, 2026

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Missouri Expanding I-70 Truck Parking With 255 New Spaces

Truck drivers traveling Interstate 70 through Missouri could see some relief from parking shortages over the next few years as the state moves forward ...