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Industry Podcast Highlights Women Breaking Barriers in Trucking
Veteran driver Idella Hansen and photographer Anne Marie Michel discuss decades of experience, coffee rituals, and a new book celebrating women on the road.
DOT Prepares to Add Oral Fluid Testing to Trucking Drug Programs
Regulation tweaks aim to expand drug‑screening options, but labs aren’t certified yet and carriers must wait for final rules.…
Industry OOIDA Launches 18th Annual Truckers for Troops Campaign to Support Veterans and Deployed Service Members
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association kicks off its annual fundraising drive to deliver care packages overs…
Industry Navigating State-by-State Trucking Regulations on Interstate Hauls
A practical breakdown of how varying state rules on weight limits, speed caps, and emissions impact long-haul truck driv…
Industry New Jersey Secures $2 Million FMCSA Grant to Launch Mobile CDL Testing Units
Federal funding aims to clear commercial driver licensing bottlenecks in rural areas by bringing testing directly to asp…
Industry Fuel Hauler Dana Tarver Earns WIT November Honor for Career Excellence
The Kenan Advantage Group driver brings nearly three decades of professional hauling experience to the forefront of the Women In Trucking Association's monthly spotlight.
FMCSA Highlights Youth Road Safety Art Contest to Promote Sharing the Road with Semis
Federal safety officials leverage student artwork to target young passenger vehicle drivers and curb heavy-truck collisions.…
Industry Women In Trucking Names 2024 Top Companies for Gender Diversity
The Women In Trucking Association released its annual roster of motor carriers, logistics providers, and equipment manuf…
Industry Foodservice Fleet Elite Crowned at 2024 IFDA National Championship
Over two hundred professional truck drivers and warehouse associates gathered in Florida to test precision, safety, and …
Industry Tim Chelette Recognized as 2024 TCA Professional Driver of the Year
Big G Express veteran driver Tim Chelette earns national honors while continuing a two-decade career defined by safety, …
Industry Shell Starship 3.0 NG Combines Natural Gas Power with Class 8 Efficiency
The latest iteration of Shell's aerodynamic concept truck hits the road with a Cummins X15N natural gas engine and advanced synthetic lubricants designed to boost freight ton efficiency for owner-operators and fleets.
Love's Travel Stops Expands Parking Infrastructure in Kansas and Mississippi
Two new locations add more than 200 truck parking spaces and essential maintenance services in critical freight corridors.…
Industry Peterbilt Pride & Class Parade Brings Custom Rigs Home to Denton
Over 50 owner-operators gathered at the manufacturer's Texas birthplace for the seventh annual procession, raising funds…
Industry The Real Cost and Pay of Hazmat Trucking: What CDL Drivers Must Know
Transporting hazardous materials demands rigorous training and strict federal compliance, but specialized endorsements o…
Industry Colorado Enforces Strict Handheld Phone Ban for All Motorists
Professional truck drivers and commercial haulers operating through Colorado face strict new enforcement as the state cr…
Industry Small Fleets Lead Industry in Hiring Female CDL Drivers, Data Shows
A new study from the Women In Trucking Association reveals that smaller motor carriers outpace mega-fleets in female driver representation and management roles.
EPA Honors 47 Freight Fleets and Shippers for Efficiency Gains
The latest SmartWay Excellence Awards single out carriers and logistics operations slashing fuel use and emissions across the highway network.…
Industry TA Express Expands Pennsylvania Presence With 287 New Parking Spaces on I-81
Two new facilities near Hazleton and Pine Grove address critical parking shortages for OTR drivers traveling the Appalac…
Industry FedEx Freight Driver Makes History as First Individual Winner of ATA Change Leader Award
Arkansas Road Team Captain Jessie King breaks precedent by claiming the American Trucking Associations' top honor for wo…
Industry Upcoming Truck Shows Offer Drivers Break from the Highway
Professional drivers looking to take a weekend off the OTR grind can plan ahead for major patriotic and vintage truck ex…
