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Simple truck driver meal prep ideas that actually work on the road. Learn what meals hold up and how drivers stay consistent.

April 22, 2026

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Truck Driver Meal Prep Ideas That Actually Work When You’re Living in the Truck

Truck drivers can make meal prep work by keeping it simple, repeating the same few meals, and packing food that is easy to grab ...

Truck driver salary in California is $61,407 median. Learn what actually impacts earnings and how to evaluate trucking jobs.

April 22, 2026

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Truck Driver Salary in California and What Drivers Actually Earn

Truck driver pay in California centers around a median of $61,407 a year, according to the California Employment Development Department. The national median comes ...

New Hampshire State Police removed 35 trucks and 14 drivers from service in a one-day Operation Airbrake blitz. Learn what caused the violations and what drivers should watch.

April 22, 2026

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Why 35 Trucks Were Taken Off New Hampshire Roads in One Day and What Drivers Should Learn from It

New Hampshire State Police Troop G removed 35 commercial vehicles and placed 14 drivers out of service during a one-day Operation Airbrake enforcement effort ...

MT Training Center offers flexible CDL programs, financial aid, and career support to help drivers build long-term trucking careers.

April 22, 2026

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How One CDL Training Program Is Creating Real Career Paths for Drivers Who Need a Second Start

MT Training Center, founded by Melissa Cuellar just south of Dallas, is expanding what CDL training looks like by offering multiple license paths, financial ...

Best truck stops in America that drivers rely on. Compare Iowa 80, TA, Pilot Flying J, and more based on parking, consistency, and route access.

April 21, 2026

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Best Truck Stops in America Drivers Actually Rely On

The truck stops drivers rely on most in America are Iowa 80 Truckstop, TA TravelCenters of America, Pilot Flying J, Little America Travel Center, ...

How much do flatbed drivers make vs dry van in 2026? Flatbed pays $65K to $85K while dry van pays $55K to $75K. Compare CPM, workload, and experience pay.

April 21, 2026

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How Much Do Flatbed Drivers Make vs Dry Van in 2026?

Flatbed drivers earn more than dry van drivers in 2026, averaging $65,000 to $85,000 per year compared to $55,000 to $75,000. The difference comes ...

ATRI approved its 2026 trucking research priorities, including safety coaching, regulatory analysis, driver health, state benchmarking, and weather impacts.

April 21, 2026

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ATRI Sets 2026 Research Priorities, Includes Weather Event Impacts on Trucking

The American Transportation Research Institute has approved its 2026 Top Research Priorities. The priorities were identified by ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee at its annual ...

ATA is accepting nominations for the 2026 Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award, with submissions due by July 31.

April 21, 2026

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ATA Opens Nominations for 2026 Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award, recognizing individuals and organizations that promote a positive image of the ...

Compare OTR, regional, and local trucking jobs to understand differences in pay, home time, and workload for new drivers.

April 20, 2026

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OTR vs Regional vs Local Trucking: What New Drivers Need to Know Before Choosing

OTR, regional, and local trucking jobs all operate differently in terms of schedule, pay structure, and daily workload. Choosing the right starting point comes ...

Learn how to run a CDL pre-trip inspection that focuses on high-risk areas and helps prevent DOT violations.

April 20, 2026

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Catch DOT Violations Before They Happen with a Smarter Pre-Trip Routine

A pre-trip inspection only works if it consistently catches the issues that lead to violations or out-of-service orders. The difference is not whether it ...