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Rates Are Up. So Why Doesn't It Feel Like It? The $2.336 Answer.Industry

Rates Are Up. So Why Doesn't It Feel Like It? The $2.336 Answer.

ATRI's new report: truck operating costs hit a record $2.336/mile — while driver pay lagged inflation for the second straight year. What it means for you.

The End of "Limp Mode"? What the EPA's Proposed Emissions Rollback Means for Truck DriversIndustry

The End of "Limp Mode"? What the EPA's Proposed Emissions Rollback Means for Truck Drivers

The EPA proposed ending DEF "limp mode" derates and cutting up to $6,000 per new truck. Hearings are July 29–30, comments close August 29.

We Just Doubled It: Earn $500 for Every Driver You ReferRecruiting

We Just Doubled It: Earn $500 for Every Driver You Refer

OTR Express Group just raised its driver referral bonus from $200 to $500 — paid when your referred driver completes 14 days.

Two Enforcement Deadlines Are Hitting Back-to-Back Right Now — Here's What Every Driver Needs to KnowIndustry

Two Enforcement Deadlines Are Hitting Back-to-Back Right Now — Here's What Every Driver Needs to Know

Operation Safe Driver Week (July 12–18) and the revoked ELD deadline (July 20) are hitting back-to-back. Here's how drivers get through both clean.

The I-75 Fireworks Explosion: What Every CDL Driver Needs to Learn From ItIndustry

The I-75 Fireworks Explosion: What Every CDL Driver Needs to Learn From It

A fireworks trailer exploded on I-75 with zero hazmat safeguards — no placards, papers, or endorsement. What every CDL driver should learn from it.

"Meteor Shock": Why the Freight Market Just Became the Tightest Since 2022 — and What It Means for DriversIndustry

"Meteor Shock": Why the Freight Market Just Became the Tightest Since 2022 — and What It Means for Drivers

Analysts call it a "meteor shock" — the tightest freight market since 2022, but supply-driven this time, so it has staying power. Great news for clean-record dr

Truck Driver Health: The Complete Guide to Staying Healthy on the Road in 2026Life on the Road

Truck Driver Health: The Complete Guide to Staying Healthy on the Road in 2026

7 in 10 truckers are obese — but it's preventable. The complete guide to truck driver health: back pain, heart disease, diabetes, sleep, and mental health.

How Long Does It Take to Become a Truck Driver? The Real 2026 TimelineIndustry

How Long Does It Take to Become a Truck Driver? The Real 2026 Timeline

How long does it take to become a truck driver? 6–8 weeks full-time, 3–4 months part-time. Here's the real 2026 timeline, step by step.

What to Bring to Orientation — And How to Set Yourself Up to Thrive on the RoadIndustry

What to Bring to Orientation — And How to Set Yourself Up to Thrive on the Road

What to bring to orientation, how to set up an LLC for 1099 positions, staying healthy on the road, and earning extra cash through driver referrals.

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