Here’s to freedom, opportunity, and the hard-working people who keep this country moving forward.

Happy 4th of July from all of us at HandledNow. 🇺🇸

Every mile you drive is another page in your success story.

Own it, the road, the day, the future you're working for.

www.HandledNow.com

#CDLDrivers #KeepOnTruckin #HiringDrivers #DriverRecruitment

No, it’s not just ‘driving around all day.’ It’s missing birthdays. It’s calculating your miles like they’re rent money. It’s calling home from a truck stop parking lot and so much more.

What’s one thing you wish people understood about the job?

#RealTalkTrucking #LifeOnTheRoad

FedEx appoints insider John Smith to lead freight spin-off business Delivery giant FedEx said on Monday it has appointed insider John Smith as CEO of its freight trucking spinoff, FedEx Freight.

📰 Big Moves at FedEx!
John Smith is now CEO of its upcoming freight spin-off, FedEx Freight. This strategic move aims to allow more tailored operational strategies in the global parcel and trucking markets.

📦 Read more: www.reuters.com/sust...

#TruckingNews

No one’s just out to catch drivers, they simply want transparency and safer fleets. And background testing isn’t about picking on people; it’s about keeping everyone safe on our public roads.

Join us for this fresh episode: www.youtube.com/watc...

#DrivePodcast #DriverSafety

How many miles do you think you’ve clocked in your career so far? 🚛

Whether it’s your first few thousand or you’ve been on the road long enough to circle the globe (a few times), every mile tells a story.

Drop your best estimate below—and let us know the route or memory that stands out most.

Trump order enforces English proficiency for truck drivers. Here's why. President Trump’s executive order enforces English proficiency for truck drivers, drawing support from industry groups and criticism from some.

📰 President Trump Signs Executive Order Mandating English Proficiency for Truck Drivers

This new mandate could impact many drivers. What's your perspective on this policy change?

www.ctinsider.com/bu...

#TruckingPolicy #TruckDriverLife #CDLRegulations #DOTRules

Sometimes, all a driver needs is one extra chance.

Erin Crawford, Market Development Manager at HandledNow, shares how looking beyond a rough past helped someone become a lead trainer 12 years later.

Trust and patience go a long way. 🎧 bit.ly/45avJXw

#SecondChances #DriverSuppor

If you weren’t behind the wheel, what would you be doing instead?

Would you still be working with your hands? Running your own business? Something totally different?

We know every driver has a story—and sometimes, a second dream. Tell us yours.

#StayDriven #CDLDrivers

Trust starts at the first conversation. Erin Crawford, Market Development Manager at HandledNow, shares why follow through from callbacks to pay talks—matters most in trucking.

Want drivers to stay? Start here: bit.ly/4kCrzfK

#DrivePodcast #TruckingCareers #DriverTrust

Reliable Lumber Trucking Companies for Long-Distance Hauling & Nationwide Shipping  - Handlednow Looking for reliable lumber trucking companies? Discover how to ship timber safely, on time, and nationwide with help from HandledNow.

Not all lumber haulers are created equal.

From flatbeds to full loads, our latest blog covers what to look for in a pro lumber trucking company—and how HandledNow connects you to the best.

🔗 Read it here: handlednow.com/lumbe...

#Logistics #Trucking #LumberHauling #HandledNow

Aurora Begins Commercial Driverless Trucking in Texas, Ushering in a New Era of Freight With roundtrip driverless hauls between Dallas and Houston occurring on a regular basis, the company is the first to deploy a self-driving class…...

Aurora launches the first U.S. driverless trucking route on I-45 between Dallas & Houston—no human onboard. Would you share the road?

🔗 bit.ly/4kjIbJc

#AI #DriverlessTrucks

Drivers - First Year on the Road VS Now....

When you started out, what did you think this life was going to be like?

And now—what’s the reality? Lay it down 👇 Let the next generation learn from your road wisdom.

#TruckingJourney #HandledNow #DriverPerspective #RealTalk

Trucker tells the story of his near half-century trucking with his wife  A truck driver took to the internet to share the impressive story of he and his wife’s journey through trucking over the last half  century in a

After 50 years on the road, this couple's journey—from team driving across 48 states to raising a family—reflects a life of love, dedication, and the spirit of trucking.

Read more: cdllife.com/2024/tru...

#TruckingLife

Fresh on Drive 🎙️Kameel Gaines reminds us that loneliness in the truck is real, and what helps one driver might not work for another.

The key is asking, not assuming. When fleets take the time to listen, drivers feel seen.

Full episode here 👉 bit.ly/431Ho8o

#TruckingLife

MYTH: IF YOU’VE GOT A GPS, YOU’RE GOOD.

You ever been routed onto a 10-ton bridge with 40K in the trailer because your GPS didn’t know you were driving a rig?

This job takes experience that makes GPS look like a rookie.

#TruckingMyths #GPSisntGod #RealDriversKnow

⚠️ Not every staffing agency is in it for the right reasons. Some just want to fill positions—not help you build a career.

🔍 Find one that actually has your back. Because you deserve more than just a job.

🔗 www.HandledNow.com

#JobHunting #CareerSuccess #StaffingTruths

🚨 New Bill Proposes Tax Credits

The goal? Boost retention, attract new drivers, and ease supply chain pressure.

$7,5000 for current drivers/$10,000 for new drivers

🔗patryan.house.gov/media/press-releases/con...

#CDL

How Culture Becomes a Driver’s Reason to Stay with Kameel Gaines, Rig on Wheels Is your recruiting strategy actually helping you retain drivers?Kameel Gaines, Founder of Rig On Wheels, joins Chelsea Faulkner of HandledNow for a conversat...

It's Podcast time 🎙️ Kameel Gaines, Founder of Rig On Wheels, joins on DRIVE for a conversation that cuts through the noise and unpacks the real reasons drivers leave, and why marketing might be the missing link in your retention efforts.

🎧 Listen here: youtu.be/134_O047ti0...

If a recruiter pressures you into taking a job without giving you time to think, 🚩🚩🚩

A great opportunity will still be there after careful consideration. Your career, your choice.

🔗 www,HandledNow.com

#JobSearchAdvice #RedFlags #CareerMoves

OOIDA asks Congress for enhanced driver training standards During a recent House hearing, OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh advocated for enhanced driver training standards in trucking.

📣 OOIDA is urging Congress to raise the bar for entry-level driver training—calling for at least 30hrs behind the wheel before hitting the road solo.

Will better training lead to better drivers, or just more red tape for newbies?

🔗 landline.media/ooida...

#CDLLife

🚚 Not every day will be easy. Some routes are rough, and some days are unpredictable—but keeping with it and staying consistent is what separates good from great.

Stick with it. Keep driving. Keep showing up. The payoff is just down the road.

#MondayMotivation #TruckingLife #StayDriven

💡 QUICK, IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT THE INDUSTRY TODAY… WHAT WOULD IT BE?

More respect?
Better parking?
Less regulation overload?

Go ahead. Speak your truth below. We’re listening.

#TruckingVoices #HandledNow #DriverSolutions #RealTalk #TruckingReform

How Listening to Your Drivers Can Spark Real Change with Dr. Gina Anderson, Luma Brighter Learning Are driver training programs helping - or just checking boxes?In this episode, Chelsea Faulkner of HandledNow sits down with Dr. Gina Anderson, CEO of Luma B...

💙 In this week’s Drive episode, Dr. Gina Anderson shares a powerful story about what happens when fleets stop assuming and start asking: What do you need to truly learn and grow?

🎧 Full Episode here: youtu.be/5z7Nf3p2gEU...

#DrivePodcast #TruckingLife

MYTH: “Trucking is a man’s world.”

Women are behind the wheel, running dispatch, leading fleets, and raising the bar.

Trucking isn’t about gender—it’s about skill.

Tag a woman in trucking who deserves a shoutout. 💪

#WomenInTrucking #TruckingMyths #HandledNow

⚠️ A staffing agency should do more than hand you a job. They should help you build a career.

They should help you:

✅ Find long-term opportunities
✅ Develop your skills
✅ Plan for career growth

🔗 www.HandledNow.com

#CareerGrowth #Jobs #StaffingTruth

CVSA's new out-of-service criteria for 2025 CVSA's members voted and as of April Fool's Day 2025 the new out-of-service criteria for drivers and vehicles will feature tweaks mostly around brakes, tires and lighting.

📋 New out-of-service regulations kicked in April 1, and they’re not small potatoes. If you haven’t reviewed the updated rules yet, now’s the time!

Have you run into this on the road yet? Tell us about it 👇

www.overdriveonline....

#DOTCompliance #TruckingNews #DriverSafety

Too often we focus on the finish line, but the real wins are found in the grind.

👉 Know that every bit of your dedication is building your success story.

So get after it this week! 🔥

#HandledNow #MotivationMonday #Trucking

🧟‍♂️ What are your favorite road snacks that don't leave you feeling like a zombie?

We all know gas station burritos are a gamble. Let’s help each other snack smarter. Drop your favorites below 👇

#TruckingLife #HealthyDriver

How Listening to Your Drivers Can Spark Real Change with Dr. Gina Anderson, Luma Brighter Learning Are driver training programs helping - or just checking boxes?In this episode, Chelsea Faulkner of HandledNow sits down with Dr. Gina Anderson, CEO of Luma B...

🎙️ Change doesn’t just happen at the top, it takes everyone.

Dr. Gina Anderson shares why real transformation in trucking starts with open feedback and buy-in from every level of the organization.

Listen to the full episode here: youtu.be/5z7Nf3p2gEU...

#DrivePodcast #Trucking