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Industry Bison Transport Driver Honored After High-Speed Rescue on I-35
A Manitoba-based professional truck driver earns Highway Angel status for heroic actions at a rollover crash site near Denton, Texas.
Newsom Vetoes California Bill Requiring Human Drivers on Autonomous Trucks
The governor's decision revives debate over job security and safety in the state's trucking industry.…
Industry Nebraska Leads List of Deadliest States for Trucking
New federal crash data ranks the most dangerous corridors for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, with the Midwest showing t…
Industry Hertford Driver Named Highway Angel After Knoxville Crash Rescue
Load One Transportation driver John Huffman honored for life-saving response during a violent multi-vehicle pileup on I-…
Industry Peterbilt Partners with Transition Overwatch to Fast-Track Veteran Technician Careers
A new initiative bridges the gap between military service and civilian shop floors, connecting veterans with dealership …
Industry Federal Agency Allocates $48 Million to Boost Truck Driver Training and Strengthen Supply Chain
The FMCSA has injected $48 million into driver training programs to streamline CDL acquisition and expand the pipeline of qualified operators.
FMCSA Removes Falcon and KSK ELDs from Approved List, Gives Carriers 60‑Day Deadline
Two electronic logging devices are now on the revoked list. Carriers must switch to compliant hardware or paper logs by Nov. 13, 2023, or face out‑of‑service orders.…
Industry Beyond Batteries: The Multi-Pronged Approach to Decarbonizing American Freight
Battery-electric trucks are not the only solution. Fleet managers are looking to hydrogen, cleaner diesel fuels, and dat…
Industry Mileage-Based User Fees: The Future of Highway Funding?
A new pilot program explores replacing fuel taxes with per-mile charges for commercial vehicles, raising questions about…
Industry Love’s Travel Stops Secures $4.8 Million Federal Grant for EV Chargers
Federal funding from the NEVI program will fund electric‑vehicle charging stations at eight Love’s locations across Penn…
Industry Diesel Prices Climb for Eighth Straight Week as Margins Tighten
The national average for diesel has surged to $4.54 per gallon, marking nearly two months of uninterrupted cost increases for the freight sector.
Nominations Open for 2024 Best Fleets to Drive For Program
CarriersEdge kicks off the 16th annual search for the top-performing carriers in North America.…
Industry Transition Trucking Names 17 Veteran Semi-Finalists for T680 Prize
A record number of veteran drivers are competing for a Kenworth T680 Signature Edition as part of an industry-wide push …
Industry Maryland Opens $5.8M Upgraded Weigh Station on US 1 in Darlington
The Darlington facility on US 1 has undergone a major renovation, featuring a 14-foot clearance scale and modernized ins…
Industry MPDA Rolls Out 25th Annual Trucking 4 Kids Convoy in Scarborough
Maine’s biggest family‑focused truck rally returns Sep. 17, inviting every rig from local haulers to OTR fleets.…
Industry TravelCenters of America Opens Nominations for 14th Annual Citizen Driver Award
Professional truckers across the country can now be recognized for exemplary service, safety, and community leadership. Nominations close Oct. 27.
Bennett Family of Companies Blends Motorsports, Music, and Driver Recognition
How a major woman-owned logistics provider uses NASCAR sponsorships, country music partnerships, and high-end VIP events to build loyalty among its OTR truck drivers and owner-oper…
Industry Love’s Travel Stops Extends Truck Driver Appreciation Deals All September
From free snacks to free hot meals, Love’s offers a month‑long sweep of savings for CDL‑A drivers, owner‑operators, and …
Industry Yellow Bankruptcy Triggers Massive Truck Driving Job Losses in Worst Monthly Drop Since 2020
Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows 37,000 trucking jobs vanished in August following the collapse of Yellow Corp., pu…
Industry Mountain Express Closes 19 Pilot Convenience Stores, Drivers Face Service Gaps
Mountain Express terminates leases on 19 Pilot-branded sites, leaving a void for CDL‑A drivers and owner‑operators acros…
