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Iowa truck drivers will take part in an October 17 convoy from West Des Moines to the Iowa State Fairgrounds benefiting Special Olympics Iowa.

September 16, 2026

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Iowa Truck Convoy Will Raise Money for Special Olympics Athletes

Truck drivers will roll through central Iowa on October 17 for a 20-mile convoy supporting Special Olympics Iowa. The annual Truck Convoy will start ...

Truck drivers paying for a DOT physical may be able to save through employer or union coverage and lower-cost FMCSA-certified medical examiners.

September 15, 2026

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Affordable DOT Physical Options for Truck Drivers

For truck drivers paying for their own DOT physical, the price of the exam can depend heavily on where it is scheduled. Local FMCSA-certified ...

Truck drivers and owner-operators can nominate their current carrier for the 2027 Best Fleets to Drive For program through October 31.

September 15, 2026

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Truck Drivers Can Nominate Their Fleet for the 2027 Best Fleets to Drive For

Nominations are open for the 2027 Best Fleets to Drive For program, allowing truck drivers and independent contractors to recognize the carriers they believe ...

Compare free truck stop shower rewards at Love's, Pilot Flying J, and TA/Petro, including fuel requirements, credit expiration, and frequent-driver benefits.

September 14, 2026

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Best Truck Stop Loyalty Programs for Free Showers

Love’s, Pilot/Flying J, and TA/Petro all offer free showers through their professional driver rewards programs, but earning a credit works a little differently at ...

TCA has opened enrollment for its 2027 Elite Fleet Program, which evaluates truckload carriers using company data, driver surveys, and workplace benchmarks.

September 14, 2026

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Enrollment Opens for TCA’s 2027 Elite Fleet Program

The Truckload Carriers Association has opened enrollment for its 2027 Elite Fleet Program, which recognizes for-hire truckload carriers based on workplace practices and feedback ...

Truck drivers can find September deals from OOIDA, Pilot, Love's, TA, Sheetz, and RaceTrac, including free food, discounted DEF, bonus rewards, and giveaways.

September 14, 2026

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Truck Driver Appreciation Deals, Giveaways and Events Available This September

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is underway, and several trucking organizations and travel center chains are marking the week with discounts, giveaways, and rewards ...

Learn how ISS safety information, electronic screening, weight checks, random selection and state enforcement criteria can influence which trucks are pulled in for roadside inspection.

September 11, 2026

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Why Some Trucks Get Pulled in for Inspection While Others Get the Bypass

Two trucks approaching the same weigh station can receive different instructions even when there is nothing obviously different about them from the driver’s perspective. ...

Learn why semi-truck tire pressure can fall after a cold night, how temperature affects PSI and when a lower morning reading may point to an air leak.

September 11, 2026

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Why Semi-Truck Tire Pressure Changes After a Cold Night

A truck can be parked at the end of a mild afternoon with its tire pressures where they should be, then show several pounds ...

Nominations are open for the 2027 Best Fleets to Drive For, giving truck drivers and independent contractors until October 31 to nominate their current carrier.

September 11, 2026

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Drivers Can Now Nominate Their Carrier for the 2027 Best Fleets to Drive For

Truck drivers who believe their carrier provides a strong place to work can now put the company forward for national recognition. Nominations opened September ...

The African American Women Trucking Association has launched a new digital hub featuring trucking resources, educational opportunities, events, and industry updates.

September 10, 2026

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AAWTA Launches New Digital Hub for Trucking Resources and Opportunities

The African American Women Trucking Association has launched a new digital hub designed to bring industry resources, educational opportunities, events, and organization updates together ...