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Industry FedEx Freight Driver John Jadrossich Claims Second Straight Title at NY Truck Driving Championships
The seasoned driver repeats as grand champion in Syracuse, while FedEx Freight dominates the awards table.
UPS and Teamsters Seal Deal on In-Cab Climate Control
New contract provisions mandate air conditioning for delivery fleet as union negotiations continue.…
Industry Survey Shows Trucking Industry Wary of Autonomous Trucks
More than half of drivers and carriers doubt safety and job security as self‑driving rigs near the road.…
Industry Speeding Targeted as Law Enforcement Launches Strict Highway Crackdown
Commercial vehicle enforcement agencies across North America gear up for intense roadside checks with heavy emphasis on …
Industry 19 States Sue EPA to Block California Heavy-Duty Truck Mandates
A multi-state coalition is fighting federal approval of California’s zero-emission rules, citing massive economic risks …
Industry Keeping Your Cool: Handling Aggressive Drivers on the Interstate
Road rage is more than just a nuisance; it is a serious occupational hazard that impacts the mental health and safety of every CDL-A driver on the road today.
Supply Chain Tech Evolution: What Carriers Need to Know
Artificial intelligence, digital documentation, and automated finance are rewriting the logistics playbook for 2023 and beyond.…
Industry Cabin Companions: Making Life on the Road Work with Your Pet
Bringing a furry partner along for the haul can change the isolation of the job, but it requires strict discipline and p…
Industry Guilford Technical Community College Secures $1.7M for CDL Training Expansion
A massive federal investment in the Triad region aims to double the capacity of a key CDL training hub, targeting a 31% …
Industry FMCSA Warns Permanent CDL Test Waiver Threatens Safety
Congressional report flags lack of oversight for third‑party CDL knowledge exams and urges rulemaking before any permanent change.
EPA Gathers Industry Feedback on Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Truck and Port Funding Programs
Federal regulators use stakeholder data to shape billions in grants for clean heavy-duty vehicles, charging infrastructure, and port equipment.…
Industry Arkansas Adds 84 Truck Parking Spaces on I-40 Westbound
The Arkansas DOT has converted a former welcome center in West Memphis into a dedicated trucking facility, adding much-n…
Industry The Invisible Engine: Why Carriers Are Scrambling for Back-Office Staff
While the driver shortage grabs headlines, trucking companies are quietly fighting an equally fierce battle to staff the…
Industry Keeping It in the Family: The Realities of Running a Trucking Business
Building an independent fleet with family members offers unique advantages, but it requires strict professional boundari…
Industry Wyoming Roadcheck Finds Over 1,000 Safety Violations in Three-Day Sweep
Hundreds of trucks and drivers flagged, many pulled off the road as Wyoming Highway Patrol enforces CVSA standards.
Coalition Recruits Independent Drivers to Combat Contractor Reclassification
A new ambassador program aims to put owner-operators in front of lawmakers to defend the independent contractor model.…
Industry House Committee Advances Transport Bills Targeting Parking and CDLs
Lawmakers push through a legislative package aimed at fixing the national truck parking deficit, streamlining CDL testin…
Industry Keeping Bonds Alive: Practical Relationship Advice for Long-Haul Truckers
Life behind the wheel strains marriages and family ties, but these five strategies help OTR drivers and owner-operators …
Industry Iowa Caps Non-Economic Damages at $5 Million to Combat Nuclear Verdicts in Trucking
Governor Kim Reynolds signs legislation restricting pain and suffering payouts in commercial vehicle crash lawsuits, aim…
