Industry Failed the CDL Exam? Here Is the Real Path to Getting Behind the Wheel
A failed skills test is a common hurdle, not a career death sentence. Here is how to diagnose the failure, manage state-specific retake limits, and build the specific skills needed to pass on the second attempt.
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 DHL Partners with Girl Scouts to Build Future Supply Chain Workforce
The company is rolling out a specialized logistics curriculum to address industry labor gaps and expand career visibilit…
Industry Brothers Inducted Into Relay Hall of Fame After Decades Delivering Freight
Juan and Sergio Orona built a legendary two-decade partnership hauling seafood across local and Midwest routes for Lake Trucking.
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 upcoming fourth-quarter cooling trend.…
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…
Industry J.B. Hunt Announces 100 New Scholarship Recipients for Employee Families
The trucking giant expands its family‑support program, adding $250,000 in aid and opening doors for new applicants next …
Industry UMass Amherst Secures $2 Million to Study Automation’s Effect on Long‑Haul Drivers
A four‑year NSF grant will fund a multidisciplinary team that plans to ride with truckers, involve them in system design, and map a human‑truck symbiosis for the next generation of OTR work.
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 without running their engines.…
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…
Industry Launching Your Own Authority: A Practical Roadmap for New Owner-Operators
Transitioning from company driver to business owner requires more than just a rig; it demands a strategic approach to re…
Industry Congressional Pushback Grows Against FMCSA Speed Limiter Mandate
The DRIVE Act gains momentum as lawmakers join the fight to block federal speed-capping requirements on commercial vehicles.
Kentucky’s 5.6‑Mile U.S. 641 Expansion Reaches Completion
A four‑lane stretch between Murray and Hazel now eases freight flow to Tennessee, boosting safety and commerce for Calloway County…
Industry Industry Leaders Honored for Shaping Public Perception of Trucking
The ATA’s Mike Russell Trucking Image Award recognizes the carriers and individuals working to change how the American p…
Industry DOT Unlocks $24 Million for Regional Infrastructure Upgrades
New funding aims to streamline freight movement and reduce congestion in 24 high-traffic regions across the country.…
Industry ATA Pushes for Repeal of WWI-Era Excise Tax and Legal Reform
American Trucking Associations leadership targets the $25,000 per-truck tax and rising litigation costs in latest policy…
