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Truck Drivers Blog

Werner Enterprises is a transportation and logistics leader, with more than 8,000 trucks, 24,000 trailers, and nearly 13,000 employees. This blog provides news and information for professional truck drivers.

Taking Care Of Your Mental Health While On the Road

Professional truck driving can be a taxing career. With long days on the road and extended periods of time away from home, the demands of this profession can take a toll on truck drivers' mental health, leading to increased stress, anxiety and other health issues....

The Importance of Matching Truck Driving Teams for Safety and Success

Team driving, also known as co-driving, consists of two drivers working together to operate a single truck. This partnership allows one driver to remain at the wheel while the other rests so the truck can keep moving 24/7. Because of this alternating schedule, team...

Our Drivers are Our #1 Asset (Part 2)

Our professional drivers are a vital part of our work to Keep America Moving®. Building on our first blog, we highlight some of the resources we provide to help support our drivers’ lives on and off the road. To ensure continued success for these individuals, we offer...

What Does It Look Like to Drive a Truck Today?

Professional drivers are the mainstay of the American supply chain. Those considering a career on the road, or new to commercial driving, may have questions about entering the field. Pros of Being a Truck Driver While driving can mean long days behind the wheel and...

4 Ways Daylight Saving Time Impacts Professional Truck Drivers

There's been a lot of debate in recent years over the benefits and downfalls of daylight saving time (DST) in the U.S. On one hand, DST includes longer daylight hours which promotes outdoor activities and is beneficial for the economy. On the other hand, it affects...

Werner Road Team Captains: Gina Jones

Werner’s Road Team Captains are a leading group of professional drivers who go above and beyond to assist other drivers and educate the general public on safe driving habits to create a better driving experience for all. They mentor other drivers through their...

Our Drivers Are Our #1 Asset

Here at Werner, we couldn’t do what we do without our professional drivers. They work tirelessly on the road every day to keep the supply chain moving and ensure our customers get their freight on time, all while keeping safety front of mind.  They are our no. 1...

Husband and Wife Team, Bobby and Amy, Talk About Sharing Life on the Road

If hitting the open road with your best friend sounds like the life for you, then team professional driving in the trucking industry may be the perfect fit for you. In addition to increased pay and higher priority loads, team driving gives drivers more freedom and...

How Werner Helps in the Fight Against Human Trafficking

It’s estimated that nearly 25 million people are trafficked worldwide. No one is excluded from this threat; with victims including adults and children of all ages, different nationalities and backgrounds. Although the number of persons prosecuted for human trafficking...

Werner Professional Drivers Experience Success at Truck Driving Competitions

Werner Enterprises has a rich history of success at truck driving competitions at both state and national levels. Thousands of drivers choose to spend their free time participating in these contests to test their own skills, build comradery among like-minded drivers...
Taking Care Of Your Mental Health While On the Road

Taking Care Of Your Mental Health While On the Road

Professional truck driving can be a taxing career. With long days on the road and extended periods of time away from home, the demands of this profession can take a toll on truck drivers' mental health, leading to increased stress, anxiety and other health issues....

read more
Our Drivers are Our #1 Asset (Part 2)

Our Drivers are Our #1 Asset (Part 2)

Our professional drivers are a vital part of our work to Keep America Moving®. Building on our first blog, we highlight some of the resources we provide to help support our drivers’ lives on and off the road. To ensure continued success for these individuals, we offer...

read more
What Does It Look Like to Drive a Truck Today?

What Does It Look Like to Drive a Truck Today?

Professional drivers are the mainstay of the American supply chain. Those considering a career on the road, or new to commercial driving, may have questions about entering the field. Pros of Being a Truck Driver While driving can mean long days behind the wheel and...

read more
4 Ways Daylight Saving Time Impacts Professional Truck Drivers

4 Ways Daylight Saving Time Impacts Professional Truck Drivers

There's been a lot of debate in recent years over the benefits and downfalls of daylight saving time (DST) in the U.S. On one hand, DST includes longer daylight hours which promotes outdoor activities and is beneficial for the economy. On the other hand, it affects...

read more
Werner Road Team Captains: Gina Jones

Werner Road Team Captains: Gina Jones

Werner’s Road Team Captains are a leading group of professional drivers who go above and beyond to assist other drivers and educate the general public on safe driving habits to create a better driving experience for all. They mentor other drivers through their...

read more