Industry GAO Audit Blasts FMCSA Over Secret Complaint Database
Federal investigators find the agency is keeping thousands of trucker complaints hidden from the public eye while ignoring industry feedback.
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 data-driven logistics to meet strict federal and state emission…
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 Surviving the First Six Months: Essential Strategies for Rookie Truck Drivers
Veteran operators share field-tested advice on how new CDL-A holders can navigate their critical first half-year on the …
Industry Fleet Advantage Directs Support Toward Driver Advocacy Groups
The fleet management firm is backing organizations focused on family crisis support and human trafficking prevention during the industry's annual appreciation week.
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 to recognize military talent in the cab.…
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 Mental Health on the Highway: Managing Stress and Isolation on the Long Haul
National Suicide Prevention Month brings renewed focus to the mental health crisis facing OTR truck drivers and owner-op…
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 OTR truckers.…
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…
Industry Prime Inc. Veteran Emily Plummer Reflects on 28 Years Behind the Wheel
From a small-town upbringing in Arkansas to being named Highway Diva of the Year, Emily Plummer's journey illustrates th…
Industry The Endless Hunt: America's Truck Parking Crisis Forces Risky Decisions for Drivers
A persistent shortage of safe and legal parking spaces continues to threaten highway safety and disrupt supply chains nationwide, forcing professional drivers to compromise on rest.
Beyond the Sleeper: 10 Roadside Oddities for the Long-Haul Driver
When the monotony of the interstate takes its toll, these ten unique American landmarks offer a much-needed break for the professional operator.…
Industry Love’s Travel Stops Launches Annual Fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network
The nationwide campaign runs through late September, offering drivers multiple ways to contribute at the pump and in-sto…
Industry R.E. Garrison Rolls Out New St. Jude Awareness Fleet
Alabama carrier teams up with Lonestar Truck Group to put childhood cancer awareness on the highway with high-visibility…
Industry Diesel Prices Hit $4.475 as Six-Week Rally Continues
The national average for diesel fuel is climbing again, placing fresh pressure on owner-operator profit margins and flee…
