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Learn what truck drivers earn in Connecticut, what factors influence CDL pay, and which industries and endorsements can help increase earning potential.

August 31, 2026

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A Connecticut Truck Driver’s Pay Guide

Connecticut may be one of the country’s smaller trucking markets, but its location makes it an important freight corridor for the Northeast. Major interstates ...

Volvo Trucks North America and the Center for Pet Safety have released a free guide with recommendations to help truck drivers travel more safely with dogs and cats.

August 31, 2026

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Volvo Trucks Releases New Pet Safety Guide for Drivers Traveling with Animals

Volvo Trucks North America has partnered with the nonprofit Center for Pet Safety to release a new guide aimed at helping professional truck drivers ...

CVSA has released the 2026 International Roadcheck results after inspectors placed 10,350 trucks and 3,184 drivers out of service during the three-day inspection campaign.

August 31, 2026

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International Roadcheck 2026 Results Show More Than 10,000 Trucks Placed Out of Service

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has released the results of the 2026 International Roadcheck inspection campaign, reporting that more than 10,000 commercial vehicles ...

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 ...