CDL Driver Job News
Hiring demand, pay rates and the job market for drivers holding a commercial licence.
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ArcBest's selective freight strategy is paying off
ArcBest's focus on heavier, higher-profit freight helped third-quarter net income climb to $51.7 million.
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$70M verdict for truck driver exposed to toxic chemicals survives appeal
A $70 million award is still possible for a truck driver exposed to toxic chemicals through his job after an appeal to overturn the verdict was denied. Truck driver Gary Walker worked as a truck...
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Ohio DOT bridge inspector fatally struck by semi truck in I-70 construction zone
An Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) worker was struck by a semi truck while on the job in Zanesville on Monday morning. The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) responded to an active...
Good news for CDL graduates! Hiring trends affect your job prospects after training.
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Premium on experience drives trucker recruitment costs
The cost to hire a professional truck driver is increasing amid market pressures that are putting a premium on experience and quality, according to experts.
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Truck driver charged with theft of 43K pounds of fiber-optic cable following âdispute over his final payment,â Texas...
A truck driver was arrested in El Paso County, Texas, following an investigation into the theft of a cargo load of fiber-optic cable. On November 6, 2026, the El Paso County Sheriffâs Office (EPCSO)...
Good news for CDL graduates! Hiring trends affect your job prospects after training.
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More loads, tighter cash: Why trucking growth can be a financial trap
Rapid growth in the trucking industry can trigger a severe cash-flow crunch because upfront operating expenses like fuel and payroll...
Good news for CDL graduates! Hiring trends affect your job prospects after training.
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VTNA to add up to 500 staff at New River Valley plant
Hiring at the truck manufacturerâs main production facility follows a rebound in demand in 2026 after the longest freight market recession in industry memory.
New CDL drivers: this hiring news could affect your first job options.
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Trump courts farmers with $8 billion fuel aid during harvest
The one-time aid payments will be based on planted acres, as well as estimates of production costs and forecasts of yields and prices provided by the USDA.
New CDL drivers: this hiring news could affect your first job options.
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Driver murdered by homeless veteran after paying for his hotel room was a victim of a âhomophobic hate crime,â his...
A man pleaded guilty this week to murdering a truck driver who bought him a hotel room in what the driverâs family is calling a âhomophobic hate crime.â 37-year-old Richard Leo pleaded guilty on...
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Man sentenced for possessing Water Piks from interstate shipment stolen in Memphis
A Memphis man was sentenced to federal prison in connection with a major cargo theft incident that took place in 2023. On September 16, 2026, Gregory Luss, 44, was sentenced to 24 months in prison to...
A Memphis man got 24 months in federal prison and over $420,000 in restitution for possessing Water Piks stolen from an interstate shipment.
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Man arrested after attacking semi trucks with axe on I-80 in Indiana
Indiana State Police (ISP) arrested a man who damaged semi trucks with a longâhandled axe on I-80 before leading police on a pursuit on Friday afternoon. Volkswagen Driver Brake Checked Semis, Swung...
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