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Why do truckers never make the news as working class heroes? Read why this long haul trucker won a prestigious award and a $10,000 prize.

CDL Life reviews 2011's top GPS units for professional truck drivers. There will be more reviews in Winter 2011 for truck-specific GPS models.

Power inverters allow truck drivers to use computers, DVD players and cooking appliances on the road. Which one do you need?

The EPA may be proud of their big plans, but most truck drivers know that tractor trailer manufacturers and private carriers are already working tirelessly to find new ways to improve fuel efficiency of their fleets.

We continue speaking about how technological advancements in the manufacture of tractor trailer parts have helped drivers stay confident about owning and buying used trucks.

Every once and a while a story shows up in my email that is just too good to keep to myself, this is one of the stories.

New home security systems make it easy for long haul truckers to keep watch over their home and family. It doesn't cost as much as you might think!

Uninformed, distracted and unskilled drivers can be the most dangerous things in a truck driver€™s life. We decided to find out which state the most of these types of drivers lived in.

The modern definition of 'low mileage truck' would seem ridiculous just 20 years ago. Advancements in aerodynamics and engine technology makes a half-million mile road warrior a good buy if a few points check out.

Between 2000 and 2010, the total number of kilowatt hours produced by wind energy in the US rose more than 1483%. These incredible numbers may stall if trucker needs aren't met.