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Discover how maintaining a clean driving record can lead to safe driver benefits, stronger job opportunities, lower insurance costs, and long-term career growth for CDL drivers.

July 9, 2026

5 min read

Why a Clean Driving Record Pays Off in More Ways Than One

Every professional driver knows the importance of driving safely, but the benefits...

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Learn what to expect during a DOT physical exam, what to bring to your appointment, how the exam differs from a DOT drug test, and what CDL drivers should know before arriving.

July 9, 2026

6 min read

Preparing for Your DOT Physical Exam: What Every CDL Driver Should Know

Whether you’re applying for your first CDL position or renewing your medical...

Driver Appreciation

OOIDA tour truck operator Marty Ellis reflects on transporting The Wall That Heals and why the journey became one of the most meaningful experiences of his trucking career.

July 9, 2026

6 min read

OOIDA's Marty Ellis Says Hauling the Wall That Heals Was Unlike Any Load He's Ever Moved

Professional truck drivers haul everything from food and fuel to heavy equipment,...

Driver Stories Entertainment

FMCSA has temporarily suspended biennial update enforcement for carriers experiencing issues with the new Motus registration system while technical problems continue to be addressed.

July 9, 2026

4 min read

FMCSA Temporarily Suspends Biennial Update Enforcement During Motus Transition

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has temporarily suspended enforcement actions...

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Learn the average truck driver salary in Florida, what influences CDL driver pay, which cities offer the strongest opportunities, and which trucking jobs pay the most.

July 8, 2026

5 min read

Truck Driver Salary in Florida (2026 Guide)

Florida is home to one of the largest trucking workforces in the...

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Covenant Logistics driver Efigenio "Nick" Barboza has been named the 2026 DMC Insurance Driver of the Year after more than 3.5 million safe miles, decades of mentoring new drivers, and outstanding community service.

July 8, 2026

4 min read

Covenant Logistics Driver Named 2026 DMC Insurance Driver of the Year

Efigenio “Nick” Barboza, a professional driver with Covenant Logistics, has been named...

industry News

The Walcott Truckers Jamboree returns to Iowa 80 Truckstop July 9 through July 11 with truck beauty contests, the Trucker Olympics, more than 175 exhibitors, a free Little Texas concert, and the 100th anniversary celebration of a historic 1926 FWD truck.

July 8, 2026

3 min read

Walcott Truckers Jamboree Returns to Iowa 80 Truckstop July 9 Through 11

The Walcott Truckers Jamboree returns to the Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott,...

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Learn what happens before a load reaches your truck and how understanding warehouse operations, dispatch planning, and freight movement can help professional drivers better manage delays and changing schedules.

July 7, 2026

6 min read

What Happens Before a Load Reaches Your Truck and Why It Matters

A load doesn’t begin when dispatch sends it to your truck. By...

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CVSA Brake Safety Week 2026 begins August 23 with inspectors focusing on brake drums and rotors. Learn what commercial drivers can expect during this year's roadside inspection campaign.

July 7, 2026

5 min read

Preparing for CVSA Brake Safety Week 2026

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week returns August 23...

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The Colorado Department of Transportation plans to build a new Interstate 25 rest area near Pueblo featuring 50 truck parking spaces as part of the Exit 108 interchange improvement project.

July 7, 2026

3 min read

Colorado Plans New I-25 Rest Area With 50 Truck Parking Spaces Near Pueblo

Truck parking capacity along Interstate 25 in southern Colorado is set to...

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