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.
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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 what happens behind the scenes when an interstate closes, from dispatch decisions and truck detours to the supply chain effects that continue after traffic begins moving again.
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July 22, 2026

How Interstate Closures Affect Freight Beyond the Traffic Backup

An interstate closure doesn’t automatically send every truck onto the nearest detour....

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Learn why truck routes sometimes close before wildfire flames reach the roadway and how smoke, emergency operations, and infrastructure inspections influence reopening decisions.
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July 22, 2026

Why Smoke Can Shut Down a Truck Route Before You Ever See a Wildfire

A highway closure during wildfire season can catch truck drivers off guard....

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Wawa opens a new travel center in Lima, Ohio, off I-75, offering diesel fuel, CAT scales, truck parking, and driver-friendly amenities for fleets and over-the-road drivers.
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March 26, 2026

Wawa Expands Truck Stop Network with New I-75 Travel Center in Lima, Ohio

Truck drivers running through western Ohio have a new stop to add...

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Volvo Trucks teases a next-generation VNX heavy-haul truck while expanding its platform, connectivity, and safety features. See what this means for drivers and fleets.
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March 24, 2026

Volvo Signals Next Heavy-Haul Truck as Platform Rollout Continues

Volvo Trucks North America used its time at the Technology & Maintenance...

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March 14, 2025

Averitt Launches First-Ever Integrated Carrier Awards

Averitt is celebrating exceptional performance in the logistics industry with the introduction...

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Some bridges make even the most seasoned truckers nervous. From high winds to low clearances, these are America's toughest bridges for truck drivers—and how to navigate them safely.
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February 27, 2025

America's Toughest Bridges for Truckers and How to Handle Them

For truck drivers, bridges aren’t just another part of the highway—they can...

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Averitt has been named PepsiCo’s 2024 South Division Asset-Based Carrier of the Year, recognized for exceptional truckload service, reliability, and on-time performance.
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February 25, 2025

Averitt Wins PepsiCo’s 2024 South Division Carrier of the Year

Averitt has been honored with the esteemed title of PepsiCo’s 2024 Asset-Based...

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