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Industry Behind the Paycheck: What Truck Drivers Really Earn, Spend, and Take Home
A hard look at how pay structures, operating costs, and historical deregulation shape the real take-home pay for OTR truck drivers and owner-operators across the United States.
Electric Semis: Fact vs. Fiction for the Modern Fleet
As Freightliner and Tesla vie for dominance, professional drivers are left sorting through the specs to see what actually works on the open road.…
Industry Emergency Safety Solutions Debuts HELP Alert Network to Combat Roadside Risks
New digital communication platform aims to replace passive hazard lights with real-time, data-driven alerts for commerci…
Industry Shell Starship 3.0 Hits the Road as Official IndyCar Hauler
The natural gas-powered Class 8 rig is pulling double duty, testing high-efficiency technologies while moving the Pennzo…
Industry 3 Million Rigs on the Road: What the Current Freight Landscape Means for You
As the U.S. trucking fleet reaches record numbers, drivers must navigate shifting freight demands, infrastructure upgrad…
Industry Highways and Headsets: What Truckers Are Spinning in 2026
From classic country to heavy metal, the playlist in the cab remains a vital tool for long-haul productivity.
NPTC Honors Four Veterans with Hall of Fame Induction
The National Private Truck Council recognizes decades of accident-free service and industry leadership in Orlando.…
Industry FMCSA Pulls Plug on Eight Gorilla Fleet Safety ELDs
Carriers must scramble to replace unsupported logging hardware following a federal crackdown on non-compliant devices.…
Industry Memorial Day Highway Surge Demands Extra Vigilance from Professional Drivers
AAA forecasts record-shattering traffic volumes for the upcoming holiday weekend, forcing commercial drivers to navigate…
Industry Roadside Fantasies: What Truckers Would Change If They Had Superpowers
From skipping traffic jams to fixing broken infrastructure, professional drivers share the supernatural abilities they c…
Industry Fleets Recognized for Bridging the Generation Gap in Trucking Recruitment
The Next Generation in Trucking Association honors 16 carriers for successful programs aimed at bringing younger workers into the driver’s seat and the shop.
Daimler Trucks Recalls 68 Units for Air Brake Defects
A limited recall targeting 2025 Freightliner and Western Star models addresses an air tank capacity issue that fails to meet federal safety standards.…
Industry Roadcheck Preparation: How to Keep Your Rig Out of the Inspection Pit
With tire and brake violations leading the way in recent CVSA blitzes, Bendix offers a technical playbook to help driver…
Industry Steer Axle Weight Limits: Why Your Tires Dictate Your Legal Payload
Many drivers assume 12,000 pounds is the hard ceiling for steer axles, but ignoring tire load ratings is a fast track to…
Industry OOIDA Revives Truckers for Troops Initiative to Support Military Personnel
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is calling on the trucking community to support veterans and active-d…
Industry Proposed Senate Bill Targets VA Red Tape in Trucking Apprenticeships
New legislation aims to streamline federal approvals for veterans seeking careers in the trucking industry.
East Coast Truckers Jamboree Launches at Kenly 95
Three‑day festival rolls out rigs, music and more for CDL‑A drivers and owner‑operators.…
Industry Houston-Based DOT Physicals Deemed Invalid: Thousands of Drivers Face CDL Downgrades
The FMCSA has invalidated thousands of medical certifications issued by two Houston chiropractors, leaving affected comm…
Industry A/C vs. Radio: Professional Truck Drivers Debate the Ultimate Cab Comfort Compromise
US Trucker polled professional drivers and owner-operators on the eternal highway dilemma: would you rather lose your ai…
Industry Kenworth Pushes Electric Integration with New T680E Platform
The latest battery-electric heavy-duty rig from Kenworth aims to balance zero-emission requirements with the power outpu…
