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Explore essential load securement tips for truck drivers, including working load limits, weight distribution, commodity-specific securement methods, equipment inspections, and best practices for safe freight transportation.
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August 21, 2026
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Essential Load Securement Tips Every Truck Driver Should Know

Proper load securement begins long before the truck leaves the shipper. It...

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Learn how cargo securement requirements change based on freight type, including dry van freight, flatbed loads, steel coils, heavy equipment, refrigerated freight, and more.
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July 23, 2026
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How Cargo Securement Requirements Change Based on Freight Type

Cargo securement is one of the most important responsibilities a truck driver...

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Learn how trailer type can change freight, pay, and daily work in trucking, from dry van and reefer jobs to flatbed, tanker, lowboy, and bulk trailer operations.
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June 30, 2026
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The Trailer Types Truck Drivers Haul and How They Change the Job

Trailer type gets treated like equipment trivia too often in trucking content....

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Learn which trucking jobs remain strongest in Tennessee including regional freight, flatbed hauling, intermodal transportation, and dedicated routes.
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May 18, 2026
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Best Trucking Jobs in Tennessee for CDL Drivers Looking for Steady Freight

Tennessee continues attracting truck drivers because the state sits directly along several...

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Learn how veterans can compare trucking companies after military service and what factors matter most when choosing a long-term CDL career path.
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May 15, 2026
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How Veterans Can Find the Right Trucking Company After Military Service

Many veterans move into trucking because the work still rewards structure, responsibility,...

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Maverick Transportation announced new pay increases for flatbed and dedicated truck drivers, including experienced driver pay reaching up to $.67 CPM.
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May 15, 2026
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Maverick Raises Pay for Flatbed and Dedicated Truck Drivers Starting May 31

Maverick Transportation announced new pay increases for flatbed over-the-road drivers and multiple...

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Truckstop expands into heavy haul freight with its Wize Load acquisition, adding rate intelligence tools for pricing oversized and specialized loads.
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April 13, 2026
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Truckstop Expands Heavy Haul Capabilities with Wize Load Acquisition

Truckstop is putting more focus on the specialized side of freight, adding...

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Maverick Transportation honors Charles Baber as Over the Road Driver of the Year and Ron Watson as Dedicated Driver of the Year, recognizing safety, professionalism, and leadership in trucking.
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March 25, 2026
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Charles Baber, Ron Watson Named Maverick’s Top Drivers for 2025

Recognition like this does not come easy in trucking. It is earned...

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A practical look at the gear flatbed drivers rely on to reduce injuries, secure loads faster, and stay compliant with cargo securement rules on every haul.
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March 13, 2026
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Essential Gear Every Flatbed Driver Needs to Cut Injuries and Deck Time

Flatbed drivers work long hours securing irregular loads in rain, wind, and...

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Knight-Swift driver Michael Porter delivers the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in a Kenworth T680, completing a 3,700-mile journey with 15 community stops. Discover his experience, challenges, and holiday memories from the road.
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December 4, 2025
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Knight Swift Driver Hauls the 2025 U S Capitol Christmas Tree in a Kenworth T680

For most truck drivers, there are loads you never forget. For Michael...

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