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Continental Express’ Kiera Sullivan named 56th Chair of the Ohio Trucking Association

The Ohio Trucking Association Board of Trustees elected Kiera Sullivan, General Counsel at Continental Express and second-generation member of the… Read more »

Continental Express named Abbott Nutrition’s Truckload Provider of the Year for Second Year in a Row

Abbott Nutrition names Continental Express their 2025 Truckload Provider of the Year for the second consecutive year at an awards ceremony in Columbus

Continental Express Unveils America 250 Truck

Just in time for America’s 250th birthday celebrations, Continental Express introduced special America wrap on 2026 Freightliner

Continental Express Ups OTR Pay Again

Continental Express announced a 5 cent-per-mile pay increase for their OTR fleet, a nearly 8% increase and their second pay pump for 2026

Holiday Gift Ideas for Every Kind of Truck Driver

It’s the holiday season! Here’s 20 holiday gift ideas for any kind of truck driver in your life.

Continental Express earns Tyson Rising Star Carrier of the Year Award

Continental Express is Tyson Food’s 2025 Rising Star Carrier of the Year. Tyson presented this award to Continental in October.

Continental Express named 2024 Truckload Provider of the Year by Abbott Nutrition

Continental Express, Inc. named the 2024 Truckload Provider of the Year from Abbott Nutrition in Columbus, Ohio

Continental Express Expands Electric Yard Truck Program with Nestlé Fort Worth

Continental Express rolls out their second electric yard truck at Nestlé distribution center in Fort Worth

Celebrations at the Ohio Trucking Association Driver of the Year Banquet

The Continental Express team had plenty to celebrate at the Ohio Trucking Association 2024 Driver of the Year banquet

Meet Continental Express’ 2024 Drivers of the Year

Join us in congratulating the 2024 Continental Express Drivers of the Year: Kelly, Ann, Duane, Rick, Demarlon, Jeff and Ben!

Continental Express Hosts Open House in Oswego

View photos from Continental Express’s Open House Event at their Oswego, Illinois terminal, hosted in December 2024

Wreaths Across America 2024: Honoring Hometown Heroes

In Continental Express’ 4th year on the Wreaths Across America Honor Fleet, a delivery goes to their hometown of Sidney, OH!

Driver Appreciation Week 2024: Continental Express Honors Over 230 Drivers for Safety Achievements

Continental Express celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2024 with festivities and over 230 safety awards

Continental Express Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Open House

Continental Express celebrates their 40th anniversary with an Open House event at their corporate terminal in Sidney

Continental Express awarded Abbott Nutrition’s Cavalry Award for 2023

Continental Express, Inc. receives Abbott Nutrition’s 2023 Cavalry award for delivering reliable, top service

Continental Express opens 9th terminal location in Oswego, Illinois

Continental Express opens their 9th terminal location in Oswego, Illinois to service their growing customer base in the Chicago area

Dave Wolford named American Trucking Association 2023 National Driver of the Year

Continental Express driver Dave Wolford is named the American Trucking Association’s 2023 National Driver of the Year

Continental Express ‘Feeding Families’ truck hits the road to honor truckers and farmers

Continental Express’ latest wrapped truck rolls out to honor American farmers and truckers for feeding the country

Nestlé Partners with Continental Express to Drive Sustainable Trucking: Launching All-Electric Spotter Truck in Jonesboro

Global food giant Nestlé joins forces with Continental Express, Inc. to introduce all-electric spotters in Jonesboro

Continental Express 2023 Drivers of the Year

At Continental Express, we pride ourselves on recognizing and honoring the hard work and dedication of our drivers who form… Read more »

Best Fleets to Drive For

Continental Express has been named a Best Fleet to Drive For 2024 – our third consecutive year in the Top 20

3 Essential Stretches for Truck Drivers

These three essential stretches for truck drivers locate points of tension in the back and hips and relieve pain.

Over 200 drivers honored for safe driving at CE’s annual picnic

During Continental’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week celebrations, drivers were awarded for safe driving

Continental Express to honor million mile safe drivers during National Driver Appreciation Week 2023

Continental Express is celebrating 4 drivers for reaching one million miles this National Driver Appreciation Week

Continental Express wraps construction in Fishersville, Virginia

Continental Express’ newest terminal in Fishersville, Virginia gets a series of updates with recent renovations

What is microsleep and how does it affect professional drivers?

Microsleep is a sleep episode that last for 15 seconds or less, and can be fatal for professional drivers and the vehicles around them

Continental Express driver Dave Wolford named Ohio Trucking Association Driver of the Year

Continental Express dedicated driver David Wolford is named the Ohio Trucking Association Driver of the Year

Continental Express announces Women at the Wheel group and advisory committee as female drivers increase by 44%

Women are shaking up the trucking industry and Continental Express – Women at the Wheel founded to serve surging count of female drivers.

Continental Express’ 2022 Drivers of the Year

Continental Express announces the seven winners of their third annual Driver of the Year awards. Congratulations drivers!

Continental Express earns back-to-back Best Fleets to Drive For recognition

Continental Express is a Best Fleet to Drive For 2023, earning their second consecutive spot in the Best Fleets Top 20

How much does a truck driver make? At Continental Express, upwards of $117K a year.

Interested in a career in trucking in 2023? Here’s a glimpse of how much a truck driver makes at Continental Express.

Wreaths Across America 2022

Continental Express delivers wreaths for Wreaths Across America from Maine to Ohio as a member of the 2022 Honor Fleet

A Soldier’s Legacy Heads Over the Road

Continental Express Fleet of Heroes driver Rick Brown shares the story of a fallen veteran who’s memory lives on in his truck

How to avoid a Pileup: Leave the Pack

Here are four safe driving tips from Continental Express on how to avoid a pileup accident this winter, or anytime

Continental Express celebrates safe drivers at annual driver appreciation week picnic

Continental Express ended National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with a safety meeting at their corporate terminal

At Continental Express, Drivers Fuel Community Involvement

Continental Express has stepped up their community involvement, most of which, has been inspired and supported by their own drivers

Continental Express named Abbott Nutrition 2021 Carrier of the Year

Continental Express is named 2021 Carrier of the Year from Abbott Nutrition, a division of global healthcare leader, Abbott Laboratories

The Psychology of a Safe Driver

What makes for a safe driver? We’d certainly agree experience helps, but what does safe driving have to do with the way our brains are wired?

Continental Express promotes Sullivan and Albers to senior leadership

Continental Express’ Kiera Sullivan and Jake Albers are promoted to Vice President and General Manager, respectively

Best Foods to Stay Hydrated

Staying hydrated is especially important in the summer! Get your daily water intake through these fruits and vegetables.

May is National Mental Health Awareness, Military Appreciation Month

This May, Continental Express is recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month and Military Appreciation Month with our Mission 22 truck.

Amongst our favorite freight: Continental Express and Bikes for Kids

Continental Express is excited to again support non-profit Bikes for Kids. The 2022 giveaway is April 16 at Centennial Park in Plymouth

5 Tips for National Work Zone Awareness Week

The weather is finally warming up! While we’ve been looking forward to saying goodbye to the snow and ice for… Read more »

Hobbies on the road: Pro driver Ned and a passion for photography

Continental Express driver Ned Bulken shares how he keeps up his favorite hobby—photography—while on the road

4 Best Practices for National Kidney Month

March is National Kidney Month. Your kidney is a small but mighty power house to your health. A kidney is… Read more »

Veteran Spreads His Wings to Support Battle against Veteran Suicide

Continental Express driver and US Army Veteran Jason Robison to drive new Mission 22 truck in Fleet of Heroes

Continental Express makes Best Fleets to Drive For debut, Named on 2022 list

Continental Express Inc. is named a ‘Best Fleets to Drive For’ for 2022, making debut on the top industry list

Getting Out of Debt While Driving Truck

Continental Express truck driver Dave Wolford shares his story of getting out of debt and tips he’s learned along the way

Continental Express becomes Wreaths Across America’s newest carrier in the Honor Fleet

Continental Express is the latest carrier for Wreaths Across America. They are hauling wreaths to 3 Ohio memorial sites.

The temperatures are dropping, and so should your speed: following distance for winter weather

It’s November! As we creep toward the end of the year, the days are growing shorter (Daylight Saving’s Time is… Read more »

Eight to join the Continental Express Million Mile awardee status during Driver Appreciation Week celebrations

It’s our favorite time of the year: Truck Driver Appreciation Week! We are awarding eight drivers their Continental Express Million Mile award

Continental Express selected Abbott Carrier of the Year, expands facilities in Columbus to meet demand

In a pointed year for healthcare and logistics, Abbott Nutrition selects Continental Express as its 2020 Carrier of the Year

From Dayton Business Journal: Dayton-area employer plans expansion

The Dayton Business Journal covers the recent expansion of Continental Express Inc. with new terminal in Columbus, Ohio.

Full time truck driver, part time traveling chef: How Brandon cooks on the road

Tips from an experienced Continental Express driver for eating out on the road less and cooking in the truck more

The “Rookie” Guide to the Truck Driver Universe

There’s a lot of learning to do as a “rookie” truck driver. Here is a guide from our experienced truckers to your new beginning.

OTA 2020 Driver of the Year Recap

Each year, the Ohio Trucking Association chooses one dozen drivers across the state as finalists in their Driver of the… Read more »

Technology may be the smartest investment for the trucking industry

Trucking companies are constantly looking to improve safety, efficiency and driver comfort. Could technology be the solution?

Winter Eye Health Tips – Protecting Your Eyes Through Spring

Eye health is important all year around, not only in the sunny summers! Winter eye health includes preventing snow blindness and hydration.

A Good Start, a Great Finish: Pre-trip Inspections

A pre-trip inspection sets the tone for the rest of a trucker’s day, so having a great pre-trip is critical

4 Tips for Mental Wellness Month

January is Mental Wellness Month. Here are four stress-relieving tips to keep in mind for you overall health

Continental’s million safe mile drivers’ top advice

A few of Continental Express’ million mile drivers offer safety tips and advice that got them to their achievement

The easiest New Year’s resolution that’s NOT a diet

As truck drivers turn to a New Year’s resolution to better health in 2021, here is one easily but significant change

CE Offers Largest Pay Increase Ever – Resulting in Best in Industry Pay!

Amidst one of the most trying and challenging years in recent history, Continental Express gives our over-the-road (OTR) driver employees an aggressive $0.03 cent per mile (cpm) wage increase.

Safe Driving Common Sense Tips for Truckers

With winter weather on the forecast, truck drivers have to remember the basics of safe driving to keep themselves and others safe on the road

Watch Where You Step

Truck drivers are constantly walking across uneven lots in various kinds of weather and conditions. Walking in winter conditions can be especially tricky, so take your time, have a plan, and be alert.

The Latest Hours of Service Changes

The FMCSA published new hours of service changes in May, and these long-awaited changes were finalized in September.

Driving in Fog

Driving in the fog can be stressful for commercial truck drivers, and putting into practice safe driving strategies is a great way for drivers to demonstrate industry care to their peers.

Influence of Music on Driving

Music has a funny way of making time pass, and commercial truck drivers in particular, find that listening to music not only passes the time, but also makes the long ride enjoyable.

Managing Type 2 Diabetes as a Commercial Driver

Managing Type 2 Diabetes is a challenge, especially out on the road! However, with proper diet, exercise and medications, drivers can maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Is Team Driving Right for You?

You have your CDL-A and a friend asks if you would like run as a team driver. You are not… Read more »

Catching Zzz’s and Trucking

While hours of service regulations are required to give truck drivers adequate hours to sleep, falling and staying asleep in a semi-truck is not easy for them.

Dog On Board!

Continental Express allows their company drivers to take their pet along in the truck as a hiring and retention incentive. There are many items you should consider before taking your dog on board.

Red, White and Continental Blue

The Fourth of July is one of most traveled holidays of the summer months, and in honor of both the… Read more »

Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Dads Who Drive

Continental Express has the perfect gift ideas to give to Truck Driving Dads for Father’s Day. Looking to find that… Read more »

Using Exercise to Fight Fatigue at the Wheel

Many times when a driver starts to feel tired, they turn up the radio or roll down the windows. While… Read more »

Common attributes of successful truck drivers

Trucking is not a stress-free industry and professional truck drivers find it helpful to not only learn to cope with daily stresses, but to also learn how to adapt to the industry, creating their own attributes to make them successful in their career choice.

Trip Planning = $$$

How much money you can make as a professional driver is directly related to how well you manage your time…. Read more »

What Does Driving #ContinentalBlue Mean to Continental Express Drivers?

Continental Express, alongside its professional drivers and personnel, has a strong history that originated in 1984. Since then, Continental Express… Read more »

How Truck Drivers Are Unifying America in Light of the Corona Virus

“Trucking, the backbone of America. Without it, America would stop cold in its tracks.” If you have not heard this… Read more »

Economy Got You Down? Consider a Career with Continental Express

The trucking industry is the backbone of the American economy, and in times of uncertainty, professional drivers may find that hauling temperature-controlled freight has an array of benefits.

Winter Driving: 15+ Items you should have in your truck this winter

Each winter, commercial truck drivers face ice, wind, hail, snow and frigid temperatures. These items will prepare you for the season ahead.

8 TIPS TO REMEMBER FOR THE NEW YEAR

At times, drivers can slowly develop habits or thought patterns that hinder their growth as a professional. An example of… Read more »

ELD’s Are Here, Are You Ready?

The time is quickly approaching for the new Federal Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate.  By December 19, 2019, all Continental… Read more »

Welcome Back, Spring

It is finally that time of year that we all have been eagerly awaiting, spring. When heading out, instead of… Read more »

Why Become a Truck Driver?

There are certain aspects of the trucking industry that attract certain kinds of people. You might sell trucks or you… Read more »

Trucking 101: Stress Management

Stress management is a necessary quality of a great truck driver. Learning how to deal with stress, however, is not… Read more »

Obtaining Your CDL-A

Getting your CDL-A is a huge accomplishment and a significant step to furthering your driving career.  However, there are many… Read more »

Trucking – Better Suited For Women Now More Than Ever

The trucking industry has changed over the years and has become a more accommodating career path for women, which offers women a profession to be proud of, and one that is greatly admired.

Driving in the Rain

Driving a semi-truck can often times be emotionally and physically taxing to even the best of drivers. One of the… Read more »

Dispose of the Distractions

How many times a day are we bombarded with various types of distractions? We are constantly being fed information by… Read more »

The Art of Getting Adequate Rest

When a person obtains their CDL, that is only the tip of the iceberg concerning their career as a professional… Read more »

Healthy Eating on the Road

The road to health can be a difficult one for professional drivers. Not only can they spend close to 130… Read more »

Trucking in the Summertime

Ballpark franks, popsicles, lemonade and backyard cookouts – the summertime is well underway! Summer also brings road construction, the hot… Read more »

Making Food on the Road Less Expensive

Let’s face it, constantly eating out can not only get old, but the costs of eating out can add up… Read more »

Driving in Icy Conditions

Winter driving brings plenty of challenges, but perhaps the most difficult to deal with is driving on ice. If freezing… Read more »

3 Types of Distracted Driving

April is distracted driving awareness month, here are the three main types of distractions and how to combat them

Is There An App For That?

New technology has drastically changed the trucking industry over the past decade. Slowly, old technologies such as maps & CB… Read more »

Driving Through the Mess of Construction

Highway work zones are dangerous for all highway travelers but are particularly difficult for trucks, with narrowed, shifting lanes, reduced… Read more »

Back to School Safety Tips for Truck Drivers

As it always happens, summer has passed too quickly and over 56 million children go back to school. The daily… Read more »

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