Industry CVSA Revamps 2024 Out‑of‑Service Rules: What Drivers Need to Know
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance released 11 new out‑of‑service criteria on April 1, targeting brake components, trailer couplings, lighting and tire‑inflation systems, while tightening checks on drug testing and hazmat compliance.
Mack Trucks Launches 2025 Calendar Contest, Highlights Oldest Revenue Trucks
Mack Trucks opens submissions for its 2025 calendar, adding a historic category for the oldest active Mack and offering bonus votes for early entries and video submissions.…
Industry California Judge Rejects Trucking Challenge to AB 5, Keeps Law in Force
A federal judge denied the latest injunction request from the California Trucking Association and the Owner‑Operator Ind…
Industry Spring 2026 Brings Safer Roads and Fresh Opportunities for Truckers
Mild weather, longer daylight and blooming landscapes give CDL‑A drivers and owner‑operators a welcome lift as the seaso…
Industry Spring Allergy Survival Guide for Truckers
Practical steps to keep pollen out of the cab and stay focused on the road during peak season.…
Industry NHTSA Advisory Committee Pushes ToughGuard Standard for Trailers Built After 1998
Committee backs retrofitting newer trailers with IIHS‑approved rear guards, while older rigs remain a contentious point as regulators weigh safety against cost.
Federal Highway Administration Launches 16‑Year EV Truck Charging Blueprint
A 12,000‑mile network of battery and hydrogen stations targets high‑volume interstates and ports, aiming for 30% zero‑emission truck sales by 2030 and full electrification by 2040.…
Industry St. Patrick’s Day Parade Legacy Fuels Truckers’ Festivities
From 1737 Boston streets to modern rig decorations, the Irish holiday shapes driver culture across the United States.…
Industry Congress Restores Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot, Boosting Young CDL Pathways
The FY2024 transportation appropriations bill revives the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot, removing FMCSA hurdles and o…
Industry CVSA Opens Nominations for 2024 International Driver Excellence Award
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance seeks candidates with 25 years of accident-free driving, offering a $5,000 prize …
Industry Sheetz Cuts Truck Diesel by 25¢ per Gallon Through March
Spring price rollback gives CDL‑A drivers and owner‑operators a steady discount at all 43 Sheetz truck stops.
Pilot Travel Centers Expands Network with 10 New Centers in 2024
Pilot announces a 2024 rollout of ten new travel centers, 500 new truck parking spaces, and a partnership with Southern Tire Mart to add over 30 maintenance shops nationwide.…
Industry Veteran Trucker Targets 45,000 New Parking Spots by 2032
Industry insider Frank Sonzala rolls out a 100‑site, fenced‑in parking network designed to ease the chronic shortage of …
Industry Truckers Find New Ways to Treat Themselves On the Road
A fleet operator launches a wellness program that highlights ten practical self‑care tactics for drivers, from healthy s…
Industry Goodyear Names Two Truckers Highway Heroes for 2023
Timothy VanNostrand and Elijah Ramos earned Goodyear’s 2023 Highway Hero Award after risking lives in a shoot‑out stop a…
Industry Rep. Brad Finstad Targets Overregulation with Prove It Act
Minnesota lawmaker and CDL‑A holder introduces legislation to force agencies to prove regulatory costs, earning backing from OOIDA and fellow truckers.
Tanya Miracle Named Women In Trucking March Member of the Month
Bridgestone’s OE Truck Channel director receives WIT’s top honor, highlighting her push for gender equity and industry mentorship.…
Industry TDOT Removes Split Speed Limit on I‑81, Sets 70 mph for All Vehicles
Unified speed limit aims to smooth traffic flow and improve safety for trucks and cars between Washington County and the…
Industry ODOT Preps Ohio Roads for 20 Intel Superloads
Ohio’s transportation agency lines up routes, escorts and slow‑rolling roadblocks for a series of massive shipments tied…
Industry Spring Driving Checklist Helps Truckers Stay Safe
USTrucker releases an eight‑point guide to navigate unpredictable weather, potholes, construction and wildlife as temper…
