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Industry Federal Speed Limiter Mandate: The Tug-of-War Over Your Truck’s Top Speed
As the FMCSA prepares a new rulemaking, industry groups and owner-operators remain sharply divided over the safety and economic implications of forced speed governors.
Knight Transportation Driver Honored as Highway Angel After Fiery Rescue
Texas-based driver Anthony Blunnie saved a motorist from a burning vehicle on I-20, narrowly escaping the blaze seconds before the van was fully consumed.…
Industry From High School Dropout Risk to Fleet Owner: A Path Out of the Streets
A California graduate uses a high school CDL program to escape gang violence and build a legacy in the trucking industry…
Industry New Research Exposes Major Safety Training Gaps for Light and Medium Truck Drivers
State workers' comp data reveals that operators of lighter utility vans and tow trucks face higher injury rates than hea…
Industry New Children’s Book Aims to Humanize the Trucking Profession for Future Generations
A retired educator and author is tackling the driver shortage from the ground up by highlighting the pride and essential…
Industry The Backbone of the Economy: How Trucking Fuels National Employment
Beyond moving freight, the industry remains the nation's primary engine for job creation and localized economic stability.
California Committee Advances Bill to Ban Driverless Trucks Over 10,000 Pounds
Legislators push AB316 despite industry pushback, raising questions for CDL‑A drivers and owner‑operators.…
Industry TA Truck Service Offers Free Pre-Roadcheck Inspections
TravelCenters of America is providing complimentary midtrip checks to help drivers stay compliant before the CVSA’s annu…
Industry Why the Driver Shortage Is Really a Qualification Gap
Industry insiders argue that the persistent labor crisis stems from rigid hiring standards and poor retention, not a lac…
Industry Predictive Analytics: How Sensor Data Is Changing Fleet Maintenance
Daimler Truck’s partnership with Uptake aims to turn massive amounts of sensor data into actionable maintenance alerts b…
Electric Vehicle Push Stalls as Consumer Hesitancy Persists
New polling data reveals significant hurdles for federal EV mandates, with high costs and infrastructure gaps keeping most drivers anchored to internal combustion engines.…
Industry Michigan Leads U.S. in Trucking Safety, Simplex Group Study Shows
A new analysis of NHTSA data reveals Michigan as the safest state for large‑rig crashes, while Wyoming tops the list of …
Industry Smart Ways OTR Drivers Can Cut Road Expenses and Protect Profit Margins
Practical strategies for professional truck drivers and owner-operators to slash fuel, food, and operating costs on ever…
Industry The Billion-Dollar Risk: Why Vetting Standards Can Make or Break Your Fleet
Legal experts warn that sloppy hiring practices and neglected qualification files are handing nuclear verdicts to plaint…
Industry Tech Advances Open New Routes for Women in the Trucking Industry
Modern fleet management systems, GPS tracking, and digital tools are reshaping American highways and expanding access for female professional drivers.
Free Webinar Preps Drivers for May Roadcheck, Focus on Brakes and Cargo Securement
CVSA data shows thousands of out‑of‑service stops; CCJ and Mann+Hummel offer practical guidance ahead of the May 16‑18 International Roadcheck.…
Industry DHL Pivots to Solar-Powered Liftgates to Cut Alternator Load
Major carriers are testing flexible photovoltaic units to manage electrical demand, signaling a shift in how auxiliary p…
Industry ABF Freight Driver Honored as Highway Angel After Interstate Rescue
Travis Braun stepped in to assist an elderly motorist following a high-stakes collision on I-44, earning recognition fro…
Industry Trucking Industry Pushes for Safer Work Zones as Construction Season Heats Up
With National Work Zone Awareness Week in April, truckers call for stricter speed limits, better signage, and industry‑w…
