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Feb 19, 2026
How to Avoid Trucking Scams (Because They’re Everywhere Right Now)
Introduction – If It Sounds Too Good, It Probably Is “Make $10,000 a week with no experience.” “Zero down lease purchase.” “Guaranteed loads.” “Work from
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Feb 19, 2026
How to Save Money as a Truck Driver (Without Living Miserable on the Road)
Introduction – You Don’t Have an Income Problem… You Have a Leak Problem Let’s be honest. A lot of drivers make decent money. But somehow… The bank
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Feb 19, 2026
How to Get Your CDL: Step-by-Step Beginner Guide (No Fluff, No Surprises)
Introduction – So You’re Thinking About Getting Your CDL? Maybe you’re tired of hourly pay. Maybe college isn’t your thing. Maybe you just want a skill
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Feb 19, 2026
Why So Many New Truck Drivers Quit (And What the Industry Doesn’t Want to Admit)
Introduction – The CDL Dream vs. The 3AM Reality Every year, thousands of people get their CDL chasing the same dream: More money. Less micromanagement.
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Feb 19, 2026
Why Trucking Pay Isn’t Keeping Up (And Why Drivers Feel It More Than Ever)
Introduction – “Record Profits” But Drivers Feel Broke? You ever notice how the headlines say freight is booming… companies are expanding… equipment prices
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Feb 19, 2026
Where All the Money in Trucking Actually Goes (Because It’s Not All Going to Drivers)
Introduction – “Freight Rates Are Up… So Why Am I Still Broke?” You ever hear this one? “Freight rates are strong.” “Companies are making record profits.”
Feb 18, 2026
Navigating love, long hauls, and the real truth about trucking
This blog post breaks down key takeaways from a video that pulls together tips from multiple articles. Each section links to the full article so you
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Feb 18, 2026
How trucking affects relationships (and how to make it work)
Trucking doesn’t just test your driving skills. It tests your relationships. Long miles. Missed birthdays. Late-night arguments over weak cell signals.
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Feb 18, 2026
The truth about trucking: What no CDL school tells you
If you’ve ever sat in a CDL classroom, you’ve probably heard something like this: “Trucking is freedom.” “Six figures in your first year.” “See the country
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Feb 18, 2026
How to choose the right trucking company (without getting burned)
Every trucking company recruiter sounds amazing. “Top pay.” “Home every week.” “Family atmosphere.” “New equipment.” It all sounds good… until you’re
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Feb 18, 2026
How to manage your time on the road like a pro
Most drivers think trucking is about miles. It’s not. It’s about time. Two drivers can run the same loads, same company, same routes — and one feels
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Feb 18, 2026
How trucking affects relationships (and how to make it work)
Trucking doesn’t just test your driving skills. It tests your relationships. Long miles. Missed birthdays. Late-night arguments over weak cell signals.
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Feb 18, 2026
550 CDL schools shut down: Is this saving lives or crushing opportunity?
The U.S. Transportation Department just dropped a bomb on the trucking industry. Over 550 commercial driving schools have been ordered to shut down.
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Feb 17, 2026
How to transition out of trucking without financial panic
Introduction: the worst way to leave trucking Most drivers don’t leave trucking. They escape it. Burned out. Injured. Fed up with dispatch. Family strained.
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Feb 17, 2026
10 expenses new owner-operators always underestimate
Becoming an owner-operator feels powerful. No more company truck. No more capped income. No more asking permission. But here’s the truth most YouTube
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Feb 17, 2026
The best trucks for OTR drivers (comfort, fuel economy, reliability)
If you’re running OTR, your truck isn’t just equipment. It’s your office. Your bedroom. Your kitchen. Your sanity. And every year drivers search the
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Feb 17, 2026
The truth about getting a CDL in 2026 (costs, timeline, and what nobody tells you)
Introduction: CDL schools sell the dream… but here’s the fine print If you’re thinking about getting your CDL in 2026, you’ve probably seen the ads:
Feb 17, 2026
AI freight tool triggers trucking stock sell-off — should drivers be worried?
Introduction: Wall Street just flinched… but should truckers? Shares in logistics and trucking companies took a hit after a small tech firm rolled out
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Feb 17, 2026
Connecticut trucking facility denied — what this really means for drivers
Introduction: another trucking project hits a wall A proposed 24/7 trucking facility in Manchester, Connecticut just got denied “without prejudice.”
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Feb 16, 2026
Trucking intelligence: AI, dash cams, politics, and the real money conversation nobody’s having
Trucking is changing. Fast. Between AI tools, dash cams protecting drivers from bogus claims, political safety crackdowns, and owner-operator reality
Feb 16, 2026
Best Dash Cams for Truckers in 2026 (Protect Yourself From BS Claims)
If you’ve been driving more than five minutes, you already know this: It doesn’t matter if you’re right. If there’s no proof… you can still lose. We’re
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Feb 16, 2026
Can AI Help Truckers Make Money Online? Here’s The Truth
Everywhere you look, someone’s shouting: “AI is the future!” “AI will replace jobs!” “AI can make you rich while you sleep!” So naturally, truckers are
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Feb 16, 2026
Why Most Truckers Never Get Rich (And What To Do About It)
This one might sting a little. Not because truckers are lazy. Not because they don’t work hard. But because the system is built a certain way. Here’s
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Feb 16, 2026
The Hidden Costs of Becoming an Owner-Operator Nobody Talks About
Becoming an owner-operator feels like leveling up. No more company dispatch breathing down your neck. No more cents-per-mile caps. No more being “just
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Feb 16, 2026
Sen. Jim Banks launches ‘TruckSafe Tipline’ to purge illegal drivers from U.S. roads — smart safety move or political show?
When politicians start talking about “purging” truck drivers, you already know this one’s going to stir the pot. Senator Jim Banks has launched what he’s
Feb 16, 2026
Cargo securement and tampered ELDs: why inspectors are zeroing in during Roadcheck
Every year, Roadcheck shows up like that surprise pop quiz nobody studied for. This time? Inspectors are putting a spotlight on two things that can shut
Feb 15, 2026
The reality of the road: what truckers are really up against in 2026
This blog post breaks down key takeaways from a video that pulls together insights from multiple LifeAsATrucker.com articles. Each section links to the
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Feb 15, 2026
Mental health on the road: the silent weight truckers carry
Loneliness, pressure, and why “just deal with it” isn’t working Introduction – The part nobody warns you about When people talk about trucking, they talk
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Feb 15, 2026
Owner-Operator: The Truth Nobody Tells You Before You Sign That Note
Freedom sounds good… until the bills show up Introduction – “Be your own boss,” they said… Scroll social media and you’ll see it. Shiny long-nose trucks.
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Feb 15, 2026
Low freight rates are crushing drivers… but here’s the part nobody wants to admit
The real reason trucking pay feels broken right now Introduction – “Trucking still pays six figures…” You’ve heard that line before. Some YouTube ad.
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