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Industry FHWA Distributes $34 Million to Digitize Highway Construction Across Ten States
New federal grants aim to slash project timelines and reduce paperwork for state DOTs, potentially improving route reliability for professional drivers.
Standardizing Data to Solve the National Truck Parking Crisis
New research highlights the urgent need for a unified API infrastructure to consolidate real-time parking data, addressing a shortage that costs drivers 12% of their annual earning…
Industry Major Carriers Signal Freight Market Recovery as Executives Project Near-Term Uptick
Leaders from Ryder, Schneider, and Werner express confidence in a freight cycle turnaround, offering hope to OTR drivers…
Industry Strategic Moves for Securing Top-Paying Truck Driver Jobs in 2026
A practical guide for CDL-A holders and owner-operators to navigate the hiring process, avoid common pitfalls, and land …
Industry WOTAB Shifts Stance on FLSA Overtime Exemption for Truckers
The Women of Trucking Advisory Board has revised its position on driver overtime pay, sparking a heated debate between l…
Industry Turning the Cab into a Winter Wonderland: Holiday Tips for OTR Drivers
From air-fryer cookies to magnetic exterior décor, professional truckers are finding creative ways to maintain festive spirits while navigating the open road during the holiday season.
EIA Forecasts Higher 2024 Oil Prices and Shifting Diesel Costs for Fleets
New projections from the Energy Information Administration suggest a $93 average for Brent crude, with diesel prices expected to dip slightly in the second half of the year despite…
Industry Women’s Advancement in Trucking: 2023 Top Companies Announced
Redefining the Road reveals the 2023 list of transportation firms that excel in gender‑diverse hiring, compensation and …
Industry Truck Driver Saves Puppy from Zip Tie on I‑10 Near Benson, Arizona
A CDL‑A driver stops on the interstate to free a puppy bound by a zip tie, and local authorities and animal shelters tea…
Industry Black Fleet Network Urges Carriers to Rethink Hiring Strategies at DeliveryCon
Leaders from BFN, ZEVX, and J3 Management Group argue that diversity in fleet management is a critical operational advantage, not just a corporate initiative.
Profit Margins vs. Truck Payments: The Math That Breaks New Owner-Operators
Many new owner-operators focus on the asset purchase while ignoring the revenue mechanics that sustain the business. Understanding cost per mile and market cycles is the difference…
Industry Third-Quarter Economic Surge Sparks Questions for Freight Markets and CDL-A Drivers
A 4.9% jump in economic growth defies federal rate hikes, keeping freight moving for now while analysts warn of an upcom…
Industry Bendix Outlines Critical Winter Maintenance Protocols for Commercial Fleets
Bendix releases a comprehensive guide for air brake and ADAS maintenance to mitigate winter corrosion risks.…
Industry ATRI Study Targets Gender Gap in Trucking Recruitment
Research initiative aims to boost female participation in the driver workforce by analyzing safety data and successful c…
The Reality Check: Why Self-Driving Trucks Are Still Miles Away from the Open Road
Silicon Valley promises a driverless future, but the physics of Class 8 hauling, hardware redundancy gaps, and complex logistics remain major roadblocks for autonomous developers.…
Industry New Hampshire’s Mega‑X Truck Stop Gets Power Pedestals to Cut Idling
Electrified parking at the state’s biggest truck stop aims to slash emissions, lower noise and give drivers a rest witho…
Industry Texas Halts Mandatory State Inspections on Commercial Trucks Crossing From Mexico
The Texas Department of Public Safety ends blanket checks on cross‑border freight, leaving only random inspections at ke…
Industry Truckers Deliver Lifesaving Aid into Gaza Amid Conflict
Hundreds of trucks carry food, water, medicine to Gaza as UN urges drivers to risk warzone…
