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Industry 2025 National Truck Driver Appreciation Sweepstakes Returns with Expanded Prize Pool
Professional drivers have until mid-September to enter for a chance at thousands in fuel, tire, and lodging rewards.
Edmonton-Based Driver Named Highway Angel After Roadside Rescue
A Trimac Transportation driver earns top honors for performing twenty minutes of continuous CPR on a stranded motorist.…
Industry Beat the Slump: Practical Movement Tips for Long-Haul Alertness
Caffeine has its limits, but active movement in the cab can sharpen your focus and reduce physical strain during long ha…
Industry Hy-Vee Honors 40-Year Driver with Custom Truck in Cherokee Homecoming
Barry Carlson, a veteran of the interstate highways, returns to his Iowa roots behind the wheel of a semi-tractor featur…
Industry Highways of the Heartland: Veteran Drivers Reveal America’s Best Routes
From the treacherous switchbacks of the Rockies to the coastal calm of the Pacific, experienced haulers weigh in on the …
Industry Roadrunner Adds 100 Lanes, Names Kansas City Central Hub
The LTL carrier expands its Smart Network with over 21,000 new route miles, focusing on Midwest connectivity and guaranteed service options for shippers.
Mental Health Behind the Wheel: Managing the Real Costs of the Road
Isolation and long-haul stress are more than just occupational hazards; they are performance killers that every CDL-A driver needs to manage.…
Industry Ohio Expands Truck Parking Network with 40 New Spots and Major 2026 Infrastructure Push
Four new rest areas open in Ohio, adding critical parking capacity for heavy trucks. The state plans to build 36 more si…
Industry Pilot Opens High-Capacity Travel Center in Hudson, Colorado
New I-76 location adds 117 dedicated parking spots to a critical freight corridor, offering relief to OTR drivers facing…
Industry Protecting Personal Data in the Modern Truck Cab
Cybersecurity threats target the digital tools essential to modern trucking, requiring drivers to adopt strict data hygi…
Industry Hidden Gems: America’s Best Kept Secret Truck Stops and Diners
Ditch the generic fast-food chains and long lines for independent stops offering genuine hospitality and real food.
Averitt Sets New Pay Benchmark with Historic Regional Driver Raise
The LTL carrier has announced its most significant compensation increase in five decades, pushing regional hazmat rates to 64 cents per mile to secure talent in a tight labor marke…
Industry ATRI Report Highlights Urgent Need for Diverse Recruitment Strategies
New research indicates that relying on traditional methods will not solve the driver shortage. Fleets must look to under…
Industry FMCSA Opens Comment Period on Four Major Exemption Requests
Proposed changes to hours-of-service rules, CDL testing protocols, and employment standards are up for public review. Dr…
Industry Daimler Hits 850,000 Milestone at Cleveland Plant
A Western Star 47X marks a major production landmark for the North Carolina facility as long-term partnership with Alamo…
Staying Road-Ready: Practical Health Habits for the Long Haul
Maintaining physical wellness on the job requires more than just willpower; it demands a strategic approach to nutrition, movement, and rest cycles.…
Industry Fraudulent MCS-150 Emails Targeting Fleet Managers and Owner-Operators
Scammers are using fake invoices and bogus contact information to defraud motor carriers. OOIDA warns that the $369 fee …
Industry Ryder Honors Three Veterans of the Road with Hall of Fame Induction
A century of combined experience and millions of accident-free miles earn three drivers a permanent spot in the Ryder Dr…
Industry Women In Motion Symposium Highlights Shifting Leadership Trends in Trucking
Industry leaders gathered in Pittsburgh to address the evolving role of women in transportation and logistics, signaling…
