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Industry Survival Guide: Mastering Construction Zone Navigation for Heavy Hauls
Construction zones pose unique hazards for heavy vehicles. From detour restrictions to worker proximity, these practical strategies help drivers maintain safety and schedule integrity.
Truckers Demand Overtime, Call Pay‑by‑Mile Model Unfair
OOIDA members argue current compensation leaves drivers overworked and underpaid, urging removal of the overtime exemption.…
Industry Federal Report Finds HOS Rule Changes Failed to Move the Needle on Safety
New data from the FMCSA suggests that 2020 regulatory adjustments have had little measurable impact on crash rates, leav…
Industry Alabama Renewable Diesel Facility Signals Shift in Fuel Supply
Vertex Energy completes $115 million refinery conversion in Mobile, betting on soybean-based fuel for long-haul trucking…
Industry TCA Launches Small Carrier University to Boost Small Fleet Performance
Truckload Carriers Association rolls out a 12‑month education program aimed at carriers with under 99 trucks, promising …
Industry Pilot Commits $100K to Veteran Employment Initiatives
The travel center giant is bolstering its partnership with Hire Heroes USA as part of a broader push to recruit military talent into the trucking industry.
PGT Trucking Secures Top Safety Honors from Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
The flatbed carrier earned the President’s Trophy and third place in the 2023 Fleet Safety Awards, reinforcing its status as a safe choice for professional drivers.…
Industry Illinois Pours $50 Million into Rest Area Expansion to Ease Parking Crunch
Three major rest stops along I-55 and I-24 are slated for upgrades as the state attempts to clear shoulder-parked trucks…
Industry The Reality of Reefer Hauling: What You Need to Know Before Taking the Load
Moving temperature-sensitive freight requires more than just a clean trailer; it demands strict adherence to federal foo…
Industry The High Cost of Cutting Corners: Balancing Safety and Profitability
In an industry where every minute counts toward the bottom line, professional drivers must navigate the fine line betwee…
Industry New $1.5 Million Grant Program Targets First-Time Truck Owners in Maryland and Georgia
A partnership between the Truist Foundation and Accion Opportunity Fund aims to lower barriers to entry for minority and female entrepreneurs looking to secure their own rigs.
Cross-Border Trucking Nears Normalcy as Vaccine Mandates End
The Department of Homeland Security removes COVID-19 vaccination requirements for non-U.S. citizens at land borders, easing operations for international haulers.…
Industry Finding Sanctuary: The Quiet Mission of Oregon’s Trucker Chapels
Far from the dispatch office and the weigh station, volunteer-run chapels offer OTR drivers a space to reset away from t…
Industry J.B. Hunt Rewards 84 Drivers with $1.2 Million for Surpassing 2 Million Safe Miles
The carrier honored a record‑setting group of CDL‑A drivers, doubling bonuses for those who topped four‑million‑mile mil…
Industry DOT Finalizes Oral Fluid Testing Rules for CDL Holders
The Department of Transportation is officially expanding drug testing options, aiming to reduce cheating and streamline …
Industry Trucking Industry Rallies for Wreaths Across America Virtual Convoy
Over 300 transportation companies are teaming up to move holiday wreaths to veteran gravesites nationwide, creating new funding streams for state trucking associations.
FMCSA Forms 9‑Member Task Force to Scrutinize Truck Leasing Deals
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration launches a new task force to examine leasing contracts that could jeopardize driver safety and earnings, bringing together owners, l…
Industry Averitt Express Matches 10,000 Hours of Driver Community Service with $750,000 Donation
The LTL giant’s year-round challenge resulted in a massive contribution to children’s charities, highlighting how fleet …
Industry Truckers Final Mile and TFC Global Unite to Strengthen Support for Trucking Community
The partnership will expand spiritual, physical, and mental care for drivers and families, adding TFC Global's resources…
Industry 160 Driving Academy Expands CDL Training Footprint to Arizona
The nation's largest commercial driving school adds a new Glendale campus as it scales its national FMCSA-compliant trai…
