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Guaranteed weekly pay can offer more consistent income, but the terms matter. See how mileage, home time, downtime, and availability can affect a truck driver's weekly minimum.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 9, 2026

The Fine Print Behind Guaranteed Weekly Pay for Truck Drivers

A guaranteed weekly amount can bring some predictability to a paycheck when...

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Melton Truck Lines driver Brian Koppenhaver was named a TCA Highway Angel after helping a critically injured man following an I-70 crash in Ohio.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 9, 2026

Melton Truck Lines Driver Named Highway Angel After Helping at Ohio Crash

Melton Truck Lines driver Brian Koppenhaver has been recognized as a TCA...

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Transfix's Freight Fantasy Football League has raised $26,200 for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, with donations continuing through Super Bowl Sunday.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 9, 2026

Freight Fantasy Football League Raises Money for Truckers Facing Illness or Injury

A fantasy football league built around the freight industry is returning for...

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Dolly Parton's decades of tour-bus travel put hundreds of thousands of highway miles behind her before she became involved with a Tennessee travel stop serving professional drivers.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 8, 2026

Dolly Parton and Life on the Road: Where Her Career Crossed Paths with Trucking

Dolly Parton’s career took her across North America for decades, much of...

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Learn how FMCSA medical exemptions work for truck drivers, including current hearing and seizure exemptions, interstate requirements, and changes to diabetes and vision standards.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 8, 2026

What Truck Drivers Should Know About Federal Medical Exemptions

Federal medical standards determine whether someone is physically qualified to operate a...

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RaceTrac and Sheetz are offering September deals for truck drivers, including free food and drinks, double fuel points, and $1.99 bulk DEF.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 8, 2026

RaceTrac and Sheetz Roll Out September Deals for Truck Drivers

Truck drivers stopping at RaceTrac and Sheetz have several new deals available...

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Pilot has opened nominations for its 2026 Road Warrior contest, with a customized Kenworth W990 and $50,000 going to this year’s winner.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 8, 2026

Pilot Opens 2026 Road Warrior Nominations with Custom Kenworth and $50,000 Prize.

Pilot has opened nominations for its 2026 Road Warrior contest, giving one...

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See how working in trucking after age 62 can affect Social Security, including 2026 earnings limits, full retirement age, and rules for owner-operators.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 4, 2026

What Happens to Your Social Security If You Keep Trucking After Retirement Age?

Plenty of truck drivers reach their 60s without plans to immediately hand...

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Compare Idaho truck driver pay in Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, Pocatello, and rural Idaho using the latest wage data.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 4, 2026

Idaho Truck Driver Pay: Comparing Wages Across the State

Truck driving pay in Idaho sits close to the national median, but...

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Construction has begun on the replacement of the Blatnik Bridge connecting Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, with completion expected in 2032.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 4, 2026

Construction Begins on New Blatnik Bridge Between Minnesota and Wisconsin

Construction is officially underway on the replacement of the Blatnik Bridge, the...

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