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Top-paying jobs in the trucking industry

The industry offers various job options with above-average salaries, and it is not limited to experienced drivers. Get to know them. The benefits of a career in trucking are notable: a competitive salary, the freedom of life on the road, and the opportunity to travel across the United States while transporting goods. With a clean […]

Truck drivers among the deadliest occupations in the U.S.

The 2023 workplace fatality report shows truck drivers and other transportation workers are among the leading groups with the highest number of deaths. Truck driving is one of the professions that presents the most dangers for workers in the United States. According to the latest report from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries by the […]

New Year’s resolutions for truck drivers

The best way to welcome 2025 is by setting clear goals to thrive in the road transport sector throughout the upcoming year. 2024 has been a year full of changes for the road transport industry. As the new year begins, truck drivers face a landscape full of opportunities for improvement, but still with some uncertainty. […]

Key issues facing the road transport industry in 2025

Road transport and fleet challenges of 2025, revealed in a Fleetworthy survey. 2024 is coming to an end, and with the new year come new challenges for the road transportation industry. While not everything can be left in the past, some issues will continue to accompany truck drivers on the road, who will face the […]

The magic of Christmas on wheels: the deeds of road transport

Every year, truck drivers travel miles of snow-covered roads and congested highways to ensure that the holiday spirit reaches every corner of the country. With the arrival of the Christmas season, the spirit of generosity and the warmth of family traditions fill homes. While everyone celebrates, the unsung workers who make Christmas possible continue their […]

Journey of joy: know the heroes that hauled the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

Lynden drivers John Schank and Fred Austin successfully brought the Christmas spirit across the country. The 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, an 80-foot Sitka spruce from the Tongass National Forest in Alaska, began its journey of more than 6,000 km on November 30. After making 11 stops along the way, it completed its journey on […]

How pay, sleep, and isolation impact truck drivers’ health

Experts in road transport and mental health claim that the effects of work conditions on drivers’ mental health are more severe than is usually recognized. Mental health in truck drivers is a major concern within the industry. Experts in road transport and mental health claim that the effects of work conditions on drivers’ mental health […]

Truckers block highways in protest over unpaid work on Tren Maya project

The protesters disrupted traffic on two main highways leading north from Mexico City for several hours due to unpaid work on the Tren Maya project. On Tuesday, December 10, Mexican truckers blocked several major highways in central Mexico as part of a protest due to unpaid work on the Tren Maya project. The protesters disrupted […]

4 key aspects to consider before embarking on a career in trucking

The trucking industry, like any other, has its highs and lows. Here are 4 key factors to consider before becoming a part of it. The road transport industry offers steady income, labor benefits, and the opportunity to travel to new places. Many choose this profession as a second career after facing difficulties in their previous […]

Truck drivers in search of new job opportunities

41% of truck drivers are currently seeking employment with better working and economic conditions. An increasing number of truck drivers are looking for new jobs, which could lead them to switch carriers as the economy improves and turnover rates rise in the sector. According to a recent survey conducted by Professional Driver Agency and Conversion […]