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Is Truck Driving Worth It Anymore? A Hard Look at the Real Truth
I'm going to be straight with you. That's the only way I know how to be. The trucking industry is in trouble. Not the kind of trouble that gets patched up with a government announcement or one of those 'industry task forces' that meets 2X a year in a fancy hotel conference room.…
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The Glider Kit Truck Story : What Truckers Need to Know in 2026
A quick guide to glider kit trucks. Learn what a glider kit is, the benefits of a glider kit vs. a new truck, the history of the glider and the current legal implications of glider kits in the U.S. and Canada. The post The Glider Kit Truck Story : What Truckers Need to Know in…
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Bob Spooner: One Truck. 60 Years. 8 Million Miles.
“I’ve had a longer relationship with that old truck than I have anything.” That one line tells you everything about Bob Spooner. Not the miles.... The post Bob Spooner: One Truck. 60 Years. 8 Million Miles. appeared first on Smart Trucking .
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Trucking Companies That Hire Convicted Felons (2026 Updated Guide)
If you have a felony on your record and you’re wondering whether a career in trucking is still possible, the short answer is yes, it can be. We've compiled a list of companies that have indicated they’re open to hiring qualified CDL drivers with a felony conviction. (The…
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Why Trucking Got So Bad (It Didn’t Happen by Accident)
Driver pay has been cut in half since 1980. Not by accident. By design. Here's the truth about how trucking got so bad. The post Why Trucking Got So Bad (It Didn’t Happen by Accident) appeared first on Smart Trucking .
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Peterbilt 379 vs Freightliner Cascadia: A Real Driver’s Honest Take
Some trucks feel like appliances. Some feel like trucks. Dave had driven long enough to know the difference the moment he climbed in. So when he put a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia up against his own 2004 Peterbilt 379, he wasn't running a test. He was having a conversation — the…
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The Unwritten Code: What Truck Driver Manners Really Mean
There was a time when that title meant something.... 'Gentleman of the Highway'. It wasn't a formal designation. Nobody handed out certificates or pinned a badge or your chest. It was earned quietly out on the road...... The post The Unwritten Code: What Truck Driver Manners…
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Why Truck Driving Is Not Unskilled Labour
Calling truck driving unskilled labor misses the point by a country mile. Truck driving is not unskilled labour. The post Why Truck Driving Is Not Unskilled Labour appeared first on Smart Trucking .
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Why Unqualified Truck Drivers Are Still Getting on Ontario Roads
Ontario says commercial truck drivers must complete mandatory truck driver training before getting a licence. But an investigation involving hidden cameras, internal suspicions and industry feedback raised some questions about whether proper standards are being followed in the…
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Why Drivers Leave Trucking Companies
Truck drivers will tolerate a lot in this industry. But there are some things they eventually won't put up with from trucking companies. The post Why Drivers Leave Trucking Companies appeared first on Smart Trucking .