The most profitable freight for truck drivers is hazmat tanker loads, followed closely by oversized/heavy haul and specialized reefer freight. Drivers who stack a Hazmat endorsement with a Tanker endorsement routinely earn $15,000 or more per year above what a standard dry van driver pulls in, making it the single Read more
As of mid-2026, the going rate for hauling freight sits between $2.01 and $2.35 per mile for full truckload spot rates, depending on the trailer type and lane. Contract rates are running slightly higher at roughly $2.12 per mile nationally for dry van. These numbers are up from the $1.65 Read more
Yes, tariffs are hurting the trucking industry, and the damage is showing up in equipment costs, freight demand, and driver paychecks. Class 8 truck prices have jumped roughly $10,000 from tariffs alone, parts costs are climbing across the board, and declining international trade volumes are pulling freight off the roads. Read more
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