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Industry FedEx Freight Driver Christopher Flippin Crowned Texas Grand Champion
The 2025 Texas Truck Driving Championship highlights elite precision as regional winners prepare for the national stage in Minneapolis.
State DOTs Issue Urgent Alert on New Toll Payment Text Scams
Wisconsin, Idaho, and Iowa warn residents after fraud rings target toll accounts in six other states, exposing a growing security gap for commercial fleets.…
Industry Florida Trucking Association Sets Records for Annual Driving Championships
Daytona Beach served as the backdrop for the largest display of precision driving in Florida history, highlighting the p…
Industry FMCSA Opens $89.4 Million Grant Pool for CDL Training Programs
The federal government is pushing nearly $90 million into driver training initiatives for 2025 to tighten oversight and …
Industry Freight Volume Climbs Ahead of Holiday Rush
Latest data shows a surge in load posts as the industry prepares for the July 4 holiday push, though capacity remains a …
Industry Averitt Nabs Sustainability Honor for Fleet Fuel-Saving Tech
Transtex recognizes the major carrier for rolling out advanced trailer aerodynamics to slash fuel consumption across its network.
Truck Parking Club Hits 2,000-Location Milestone as Capacity Crunch Persists
The digital platform has doubled its footprint in six months, aiming to slash the daily time drivers waste hunting for legal spots.…
Industry Fueling the Long Haul: Why Meal Prep is a CDL-A Driver’s Best Asset
Stop relying on truck stop grease and start taking control of your health and wallet with these practical, driver-tested…
Industry PodWheels Named Official Podcast Partner for 2025 NTDC
The American Trucking Associations renews its commitment to professional driver storytelling with an expanded media part…
Industry VTTI Seeks Professional Drivers for Semi-Autonomous Tech Research
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute is recruiting commercial operators for a 17-hour simulator study on the futur…
Industry Evaluating Commercial Roadside Assistance Plans for CDL Drivers
A breakdown on the highway stops earning fast, making the choice of an emergency rescue plan critical for owner-operators and fleet managers across the country.
Western Star Recalls Over 21,000 Trucks Over Battery Fire Hazard
Daimler Truck North America calls back thousands of 49X and 47X vocational models due to frame rail short-circuit risks.…
Industry Volvo’s Redesigned VNL Takes Red Dot Design Honor
The manufacturer’s complete overhaul of its flagship long-haul platform lands a major design award as the industry shift…
Industry Fastport Reaches 27,000 Apprentices, Bolstering Trucking Talent Pipeline
The apprenticeship network hits a new high, promising more skilled drivers and crew for U.S. carriers.…
Industry Retention Strategies That Actually Keep Drivers in the Seat
As the trucking industry moves through the second half of 2026, carriers are finding that base pay is no longer enough t…
Industry Georgia Ports Authority Rolls Out New Mobile App for Savannah Terminals
The GPA Trucker app aims to trim gate times and improve communication for the 14,000-plus daily moves at the Port of Savannah.
Aurora Reinstates Human Drivers in Cabins Amid PACCAR Safety Concerns
The autonomous trucking developer pivots from its driverless roadmap following requests from its manufacturing partner.…
Industry From Quicksand to Reality: The Childhood Myths Truckers Can’t Stop Laughing About
Even the most seasoned road warriors have a past, and the US Trucker community recently shared the hilarious, bizarre, a…
Industry I-75 Rest Area Closures in Butler County Force Route Adjustments
Major construction on Ohio's busiest corridor creates a year-long gap in facilities for OTR drivers.…
Industry What Keeps Truck Drivers Going? Real OTR Operators Share Their Ultimate Mood Boosters
Long-haul life tests every CDL-A driver, but professional truckers lean on family, pets, and simple cab routines to stay…
