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The life of a professional driver is challenging, and it requires a special skill set like no other. I was on site with a carrier
Looking to make a move in the trucking industry? Weighing your options with lease-purchase arrangements? This section is a great place to turn for insight for drivers regarding the current job outlook, financial advice and more. Our topics cover a wide range of territory and serve as a job-hunting resource for both current drivers as well as those looking to join the industry.
The life of a professional driver is challenging, and it requires a special skill set like no other. I was on site with a carrier
If you’ve bought a truck and obtained your authority, you are truly a trucking entrepreneur. Who knows — you may have planted the seed for
Husband and wife team drivers Ryan and Bernedette Hood came to the truckling life by very different routes. Ryan, a legacy driver whose love
If there is anything that owners of small trucking businesses will never be completely happy about, it’s freight rates — unless, of course, it’s fuel
“Fines doubled in construction zone.” People who make their living on the road see this sign on a daily basis; some see it several times
WASHINGTON — Arkansas Republican Rep. Rick Crawford and Democratic Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar have introduced new legislation to help attract more truck drivers to the
EDMOND, Okla. — FreighTrax, an online training company, and the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) have teamed up to present easily accessible, ongoing training for
This year, Estes Express Lines, based in Richmond, Virginia, celebrates a milestone — the 20th anniversary of the company’s in-house driver training program. If you’re
In this series, we look at the steps and missteps involved in obtaining and maintaining your CDL. Well, look at that! You have your CDL!
WASHINGTON — After falling early in 2023, recent statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor show trucking jobs increases over the past few months. While
BALTIMORE — The Truist Foundation has announced a $1.5 million commitment to the Accion Opportunity Fund, a certified nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) that
There’s been a lot in the news lately about truck parking, and several proposals have been put forth that would use government money to build
In this series, we look at the steps and missteps involved in obtaining and maintaining your CDL. Well, you’ve jumped the first set of hurdles,
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has formed a nine member Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF), chartered by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg,
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued its final rule amending regulations to allow oral fluid testing in its industry drug testing
If you own a truck — or plan to buy one — the decision of what to do with it should be near the top
In 2017, Jim Babson recognized a trend in career development. “I started talking to people about how they got their jobs,” he said. “And I
In this series, we look at the steps and missteps involved in obtaining and maintaining your CDL. Well, now that you’ve learned a little bit
In this series, we look at the steps and missteps involved in obtaining and maintaining your commercial driver’s license (CDL). Here’s the scenario: You’ve planned
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt has partnered with Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (Lincoln Tech) to offer the Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) program at its Nashville. “Peterbilt’s