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Compare free truck stop shower rewards at Love's, Pilot Flying J, and TA/Petro, including fuel requirements, credit expiration, and frequent-driver benefits.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 14, 2026

Best Truck Stop Loyalty Programs for Free Showers

Love’s, Pilot/Flying J, and TA/Petro all offer free showers through their professional...

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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.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 11, 2026

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...

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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.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 11, 2026

Why Semi-Truck Tire Pressure Changes After a Cold Night

A truck can be parked at the end of a mild afternoon...

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A new analysis ranked popular road-trip songs by tempo and potential driver distraction, with several familiar tracks topping the list.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 11, 2026

These Popular Road Trip Songs Ranked Highest for Potential Driver Distraction

A new analysis from the Trujillo Gonzalez Law Firm looked at some...

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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.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 11, 2026

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...

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See how much truck drivers make in Alaska, including current pay in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and other regions, plus the factors that can affect earnings.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 10, 2026

How Much Do Truck Drivers Make in Alaska? Pay, Regional Wages and Job Factors

Truck driver pay in Alaska is well above the national median, but...

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Learn how truck drivers can use layered trailer security, smarter stop planning, and verified communications to reduce cargo theft risk.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 10, 2026

How Truck Drivers Can Better Protect Loads from Cargo Theft

Cargo theft has become more organized, and protecting a load now involves...

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The African American Women Trucking Association has launched a new digital hub featuring trucking resources, educational opportunities, events, and industry updates.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 10, 2026

AAWTA Launches New Digital Hub for Trucking Resources and Opportunities

The African American Women Trucking Association has launched a new digital hub...

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TCA is expanding its Fundamentals of Safety Management program with 10 online training modules and six live webinars for the 2026-27 session.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 10, 2026

TCA Expands Safety Management Training with New Courses and Live Webinars

The Truckload Carriers Association is expanding its Fundamentals of Safety Management program...

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See what can make a trucking job work over the long term, from steady earnings and dependable home time to equipment support and communication.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 9, 2026

Why Some Trucking Jobs Hold onto Drivers Longer Than Others

A better trucking job is not always the one with the biggest...

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