Industry Seven Ways Truck Drivers Can Turn Idle Loading Time into Productive Minutes
US Trucker shares actionable steps for CDL‑A drivers and owner‑operators to boost efficiency during loading and unloading.
Distracted Driving Declines 4.5% in 2023, Report Finds
Cambridge Mobile Telematics’ latest data shows a 4.5% reduction in distracted driving, but the problem remains far above U.K. levels. The findings highlight the ongoing risk to tru…
Industry Premier Trailer Leasing Drives Human Trafficking Awareness with 3,000 Decals
The trucking fleet rolls out a national campaign to spot and stop trafficking, partnering with One More Child and adding…
Industry March Class 8 Truck Orders Drop, Analysts Say Still Within Seasonal Range
North American data shows a 10‑plus‑thousand‑unit fall in March, but industry experts keep the outlook steady.…
Industry TCA Convention Highlights Industry Challenges, New Leadership
The Truckload Carriers Association held its annual meeting in Nashville, tackling rate suppression, driver shortages, an…
Industry FMCSA Extends HOS Exemption for Drivers Delivering Aid After Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Federal regulators grant Maryland truckers a one‑month waiver on hours‑of‑service rules to keep fuel and critical supplies moving to the Port of Baltimore and surrounding counties.
CVSA 2024 International Roadcheck Will Query FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
Drivers face out‑of‑service risk if DACH shows a prohibited status during the May 14‑16 inspections.…
Industry Diesel Prices Slip Below $4, First Time Since February — A Relief for Truckers
Nationwide average drops to $3.996 on April 1, easing fuel costs for CDL‑A drivers and owner‑operators.…
Industry DOT Targets April 2024 for Final AEB Rule on Heavy Trucks
Final rule on automatic emergency braking could reshape fleets, but drivers warn of false activations.…
Industry Emergency Response Guidebook: A Driver’s Lifeline for Hazmat Transport
The bright‑orange ERG is more than a regulatory requirement—it can prevent citations and save lives during hazmat incide…
Industry Truck Drivers Oppose FMCSA’s Proposed CDL Changes, Cite Safety Concerns
Drivers warn that loosening CDL rules could endanger highways, as 430+ comments flood Regulations.gov
RoadFlex Launches Real-Time Fuel Theft Monitoring for Fleets
New tools use GPS, driver authentication and transaction analytics to curb fuel fraud and protect bottom lines.…
Industry FMCSA Deputy Details Roadmap to Zero Trucking Fatalities at TCA Convention
Sue Lawless outlines Safe System strategies, parking investments, and new AEB mandates, signaling a major shift in feder…
Industry Truckers Honored as 2023 Highway Angels for Life‑Saving Acts
Tony Blunnie, Dawna Jacobsen and Terry Reavis earned the Truckload Carriers Association’s Highway Angel award for daring…
Industry Averitt’s On Tour Logistics Turns Trucking Into a Touring Career
Averitt’s production and event division, On Tour Logistics, offers drivers a unique path from nightly drives to concert …
Industry Congress Advances Two Bills That Could Reshape Trucking Regulation
House and Senate committees cleared legislation targeting the DOL worker‑classification rule and a small‑business regulatory review, both with direct impact on owner‑operators and fleet managers.
Truckers Gear Up for April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Prime Pull‑Over Spots Across the Heartland
Owner‑operators and OTR drivers can turn their routes into a front‑row seat for the 2024 total solar eclipse. Here’s where to park, what to bring, and how the celestial event fits …
Industry Study Finds Near‑$1 Trillion Needed to Electrify U.S. Trucking Fleet
Clean Freight Coalition‑commissioned analysis says $620 billion for chargers and $370 billion for grid upgrades will be …
Industry Spring and Summer Evenings Offer New Relief for Truck Drivers
Longer days and warm weather give OTR drivers, owner‑operators and CDL‑A carriers fresh ways to unwind, stay fit and con…
Industry Arkansas Gains 100 New Truck Parking Spots with New TravelCenters of America Facility
TravelCenters of America opens TA Atkins in Atkins, adding 100 truck spots, 50 car spots, and a suite of services to sup…
