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Feb 13, 2026
The trucker success quickstart guide: from rookie to strategic operator
Trucking isn’t just a job. It’s a doorway. But most drivers walk through that doorway blindfolded. This breakdown pulls together key lessons from
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Feb 13, 2026
🚛 How to Start Trucking With Zero Experience (No Connections, No Clue, No Problem)
Introduction: every pro started as a rookie Let’s clear something up right now. Every single truck driver you see on the road started with zero experience.
Feb 13, 2026
🚛 Gear Every New Trucker Wastes Money On (And Regrets Later) Introduction: we’ve all fallen for it
Every new trucker does it. You get that first paycheck. You walk into a truck stop. Everything looks cool. Chrome this. LED that. Gadgets everywhere.
Feb 13, 2026
Trump EPA ends foundation for heavy-duty truck emissions rules — relief for diesel or delay of the inevitable? Introduction: the emissions fight just shifted gears
The Environmental Protection Agency under former President Trump has reportedly moved to end the legal and scientific basis that supported stricter heavy-duty
Feb 13, 2026
FMCSA bans most non-domiciled CDLs — safety upgrade or labor shake-up?
Introduction: the rules just got tighter The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a Final Rule that nearly eliminates the use
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Feb 13, 2026
DOT closes major trucking loophole — is this about safety, immigration, or both?
Introduction: when policy finally catches up to the road The Department of Transportation (DOT) just closed what many are calling a major commercial trucking
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Feb 13, 2026
Washington wants trucking companies to go electric — smart move or expensive experiment?
Introduction: the road is changing whether we like it or not Washington state just launched a new program to encourage trucking companies to switch from
Feb 11, 2026
New Fleet Technologies Are Changing ELD Tracking, Toll Management & Smart Trailer Operations
Is this innovation… or just more digital babysitting? Introduction – Tech is tightening the grip (and boosting profits) Fleet technology isn’t slowing
Feb 11, 2026
Top Trucking Tips for Safer Driving in Maryland (Before It Bites You)
Because Maryland traffic doesn’t play nice Introduction – If you can drive safe here, you can drive safe anywhere Maryland might look small on the map.
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Feb 11, 2026
Self-Driving Bill Just Cleared the Way for Revenue-Generating Rigs… Should Truckers Be Worried?
Well… it finally happened. A new self-driving bill is opening the door for autonomous trucks to legally generate revenue on U.S. highways. Translation?
Feb 11, 2026
50 Years in the Game… And Now They’re Moving Mountains?
New Jersey carrier jumps into the super heavy haul world Introduction – When “big” just isn’t big enough Most trucking companies hit 50 years and start
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Feb 11, 2026
Wyoming Bill Would Let All Law Officers Cite Non-English-Speaking Truckers — Safety Measure or Slippery Slope?
This one’s got drivers talking. A Wyoming bill is advancing that would allow all law enforcement officers in the state — not just highway patrol — to
Feb 11, 2026
Valentine’s Day Just Pushed Reefer Rates to Multi-Year Highs… But Is This a Real Trucking Comeback?
Flowers. Chocolate. Love. And apparently… a temporary trucking rate spike. Right as Valentine’s Day flower imports hit U.S. ports, refrigerated trucking
Feb 10, 2026
The trucking industry just hit a construction zone — and drivers are paying the price
You know that moment when you’re finally in rhythm on the highway… then suddenly it’s cones, detours, reduced speed, and a trooper hiding behind a bridge?
Feb 10, 2026
Why some truckers love OTR — and others absolutely hate it
Ask ten truckers what they think about over-the-road trucking and you’ll usually get split right down the middle. One group will tell you OTR is freedom.
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Feb 10, 2026
The battle to get illegal truckers off our roads is one we can’t afford to lose
“The battle to get illegal truckers off our roads is one we can’t afford to lose.” That sentence keeps popping up for a reason — because a lot of drivers
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Feb 10, 2026
Clarksville prepares for private trucking loads — and the real pressure is off the agenda
That’s the mood hanging over Clarksville as local government and intergovernmental agencies prepare for private trucking loads to move through city streets.
Feb 10, 2026
👔 Ryder’s New Hiring Move: Smart Safety or More Red Tape?
Ryder taps Kroll to handle all background checks — but what does that really mean for drivers? This might sound like just another HR headline — “Ryder
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Feb 10, 2026
The hardest part of OTR trucking (it’s not the driving)
Most people think the hardest part of over-the-road trucking is the driving. The long hours. The weather. The traffic. The four-wheelers who think your
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Feb 10, 2026
What life on the road is really like after 6 months
The first few weeks of OTR trucking feel like freedom. New truck smell. New routes. New paycheck stories to tell. Six months in? That honeymoon phase
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Feb 09, 2026
🚛 Rookie Trucker Survival Guide: Real Talk for Year One on the Road
This post isn’t here to sugarcoat your first year behind the wheel. It’s here to help you make it out the other side with your sanity, your CDL, and
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Feb 09, 2026
How to Survive Your First Year Trucking (Without Losing Your Mind or Your CDL)
Intro – Welcome to the Real Test Congrats, driver — you got your CDL. Now what? Now comes the real gauntlet: ✅ Long nights ✅ Tight turns ✅ Dispatchers
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Feb 09, 2026
Is Tesla’s Semi Driving Over EV Innovation? California’s Big Subsidy Question
Intro – When Big Money Picks a Favorite California wants a greener future. Trucks are a huge chunk of emissions. So when Tesla rolls out its shiny new
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Feb 09, 2026
Owner-Op vs Company Driver: Freedom or Frustration?
Introduction: Two Roads, One Steering Wheel Ask any driver at a truck stop and you’ll hear it: “You still company? Man, you need to go owner-op. That’s
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Feb 09, 2026
Trucker Burnout Is Real: How to Stay in the Game Without Going Insane
Introduction – This Ain’t Just Exhaustion, It’s Burnout If you’ve ever stared out that windshield wondering, “Is this all there is?” — you’re not alone.
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Feb 09, 2026
Is Ontario’s Truck Tax Choking Safety? Cross-Border Carriers Say YES
Intro: The price of safety is going up — but not in the way you think. So here's the deal: a new study just dropped that’s got the Ontario trucking world
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Feb 09, 2026
What Makes Las Vegas One of the Deadliest Trucking Corridors in the US?
(Hint: It’s not just the poker tables that'll kill you.) Intro: The Strip ain’t the only thing lit up in Vegas — so are the crash stats. Las Vegas might
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Feb 08, 2026
📝 From Lockup to Linehaul: Redemption on Eighteen Wheels
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 08, 2026
🚨 Should Freight Brokers Be Held Liable When a Truck Crashes?
Intro – The Blame Game Just Got Real You ever been blamed for something you didn’t even touch? Welcome to the legal fight of the decade in trucking:
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Feb 08, 2026
🚛 From Lockup to Linehaul: $300K Grant Puts Court-Involved Folks Behind the Wheel
Introduction – When a Second Chance Comes with a Gearshift What if the road to redemption came with a CDL manual and a full tank of diesel? That’s exactly
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