Driver Stories Archives - 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 ...

Find current truck stop clinics offering DOT physicals, occupational testing, and basic medical services at TA Travel Centers in Florida and Virginia.

September 15, 2026

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Your Guide to Truck Stop Clinics Offering DOT Physicals and Medical Services

Scheduling medical care during a run can become complicated when the available clinic has no practical place to park a tractor-trailer. A small number ...

Compare the best audiobook apps for truck drivers, including Audible, Libby, Spotify, and Everand, based on cost, offline listening, and monthly limits.

September 14, 2026

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Comparing the Best Audiobook Apps for Truck Drivers

A good audiobook can last through several runs, but not every app is built for that kind of listening. A 20-hour title already exceeds ...

Truck drivers share the habits they picked up behind the wheel that now follow them everywhere, from checking mirrors and backing into parking spaces to watching bridge heights.

September 3, 2026

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Trucking Habits That Follow Drivers Long After They Leave the Cab

Spend enough time behind the wheel of a truck, and some parts of the job start showing up in everyday life. We asked the ...

Walmart Transportation driver Paul Mitchell was honored by the California Highway Patrol after reaching 4 million accident-free miles.

September 3, 2026

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Walmart Driver Celebrates 4 Million Accident-Free Miles in California

Walmart Transportation driver Paul Mitchell recently had a different reason to stop at a California Highway Patrol facility. Mitchell was honored at the Cottonwood ...

Nominations are opening for the NEXT Top Talent Award, recognizing professional drivers and diesel technicians under 30 for safety, leadership, and career growth.

September 3, 2026

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NEXT Top Talent Award Opens Nominations for Trucking Professionals Under 30

The Next Generation in Trucking Association is bringing back its NEXT Top Talent Award, a national recognition program for professional drivers and diesel technicians ...

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 ...

CAST Specialty Transportation driver Tommy Cash has received the 2026 CVSA International Driver Excellence Award after logging more than 3.6 million crash-free miles and over 1,000 Level VI inspections.

August 24, 2026

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CAST Specialty Transportation Driver Receives CVSA’s 2026 International Driver Excellence Award

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has named Tommy Cash of CAST Specialty Transportation Inc. as the recipient of the 2026 International Driver Excellence ...

The Texas Trucking Association recognized professional drivers, carriers, technicians, and safety leaders during its 2026 Safety and Maintenance Awards, honoring excellence in trucking safety and operations.

August 21, 2026

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Texas Trucking Association Honors Drivers, Carriers and Technicians for Safety Excellence

The Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) recognized professional drivers, safety leaders, technicians and motor carriers for their commitment to highway safety during its annual Safety ...