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Truck drivers share practical summer heat tips, including hydration, cooling towels, A/C maintenance, parking in shade, blackout curtains, and driving at night when possible.
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June 23, 2026

How Truck Drivers Stay Cool When Summer Heat Takes Over the Road

Summer heat can wear a driver down fast, especially when the day...

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Learn about remote truck stops and service points drivers rely on across Wyoming, Nevada, Alaska, West Texas, and the Alaska Highway corridor.
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June 22, 2026

The Most Remote Truck Stops in America and Why Drivers Depend on Them

A truck stop near a major freight hub usually has competition nearby....

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Learn what truck drivers can earn in Minnesota, where the highest-paying opportunities are, and what factors influence trucking salaries across the state.
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June 22, 2026

A Driver's Guide to Trucking Salaries in Minnesota

Ask a truck driver in Minnesota what a good salary looks like,...

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Learn about trucking jobs that do not require long stretches away from home, including local, regional, dedicated, LTL, private fleet, shuttle, and yard driver opportunities.
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June 19, 2026

Trucking Jobs That Do Not Require Long Stretches Away from Home

A common misconception about trucking is that every CDL job requires spending...

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Learn about expenses new company drivers often overlook, including orientation costs, CDL renewals, medical certification, paid parking, work gear, and breakdown-related expenses.
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June 19, 2026

Expenses New Company Truck Drivers Often Overlook

Most company drivers expect the carrier to cover the highest costs of...

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Ahead of Father's Day weekend, Truck Drivers USA asked drivers to share the best lessons their fathers and father figures taught them about hard work, responsibility, and pride in a job well done.
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June 17, 2026

Truck Drivers Share the Best Lessons Their Fathers Taught Them About Hard Work

With Father’s Day weekend approaching, we asked the Truck Drivers USA community...

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Learn why some freight corridors experience tougher truck parking conditions and how warehouse growth, port activity, manufacturing, and seasonal freight influence parking availability.
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June 17, 2026

Why Some Freight Corridors Have Tougher Truck Parking Conditions

Ask a group of drivers about truck parking and the conversation will...

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Learn how different trailer types affect loading and unloading, from dry vans and reefers to flatbeds, tankers, lowboys, car haulers, and walking floor trailers.
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June 16, 2026

How Different Trailer Types Affect the Loading and Unloading Process for Truck Drivers

Loading and unloading are part of every trucking job, but the process...

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Learn how semi-truck design has changed over the last 20 years through updates in aerodynamics, driver comfort, safety technology, emissions systems, transmissions, and cab design.
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June 16, 2026

How Semi Truck Design Has Changed Over the Last 20 Years

The semi-truck has not changed because one feature suddenly redefined the industry....

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Compare the Freightliner Cascadia and Volvo VNL, including driver comfort, visibility, sleeper design, technology, fleet adoption, and key differences that truck drivers should know.
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June 12, 2026

Freightliner Cascadia Vs Volvo VNL: Full Comparison Guide for Truck Drivers

The Freightliner Cascadia and Volvo VNL are two of the most recognizable...

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