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Industry General Motors Pushes Deeper Into EV Supply Chain to Secure Battery Metals
As traditional automakers aggressively retool supply lines for electric vehicle production, General Motors targets raw material stakes to feed upcoming assembly lines.
The Best Way to Retain Drivers – Listen to Them
ATRI survey data reveals the top operational pain points for professional truck drivers, highlighting parking, fuel costs, and detention time as critical retention factors.…
Industry Five Proven Ways to Cut Truck Repair Costs
Owner‑operators and fleet managers can slash maintenance bills by following five practical steps, from vetting diesel sp…
Industry ABF Freight Driver Honored as Highway Angel After Dramatic California Crash Rescue
Casey Gubert pulled an injured motorist from a violently flipped vehicle on State Route 99, earning national recognition…
Industry Nikola Pushes Hydrogen Semi Deployment as Fuel Infrastructure Expands
Hydrogen fuel-cell Class 8 trucks target long-haul operations with 500-mile ranges, rapid refueling, and heavy-duty torq…
Industry Tesla Pushes Nevada Gigafactory Expansion to Speed Up Electric Semi Output
A multi-billion-dollar injection into Nevada manufacturing aims to ramp up heavy-duty electric truck production for major national fleets.
The Reality of Marriage on the Road: Six Truths for Trucker Families
Life at home with an OTR truck driver demands resilience, solo problem-solving, and constant adaptation, but it also builds unmatched independence for families across the country.…
Industry ATRI Report Names America's Worst Commercial Truck Bottlenecks
New research from the American Transportation Research Institute highlights the most severe highway gridlock points drai…
Industry Truck Driver Shortage Shows Signs of Relief as Industry Tackles Workforce Gaps
Despite a 78,000‑driver deficit, new training initiatives, higher wages, and rail improvements signal a shift toward a m…
Industry Halvor Lines Driver Earns Highway Angel After Snow Rescue
Thaddeus Paulson, a Duluth‑based trucker, received the Truckload Carriers Association’s Highway Angel award for pulling …
Industry Louisiana Truckers Honor Veteran Driver with Final Ride on Peterbilt Convoy
Over 25 semi-trucks escorted the casket of veteran driver James 'Bo' Duck through Lafayette, showcasing the enduring bond of the American highway.
Pro Strategies for Truck Drivers to Eliminate Breakdowns and Avoid Roadway Accidents
Practical mechanical habits, pre-trip discipline, and strict attention to road conditions keep professional drivers moving safely across the American freight network.…
Industry BMW Bets on Hydrogen Truck Network to Propel Fuel-Cell Cars
German automaker BMW is leveraging commercial heavy-duty logistics to build out hydrogen refueling infrastructure, piggy…
Industry New Drivers’ Burning Questions Answered: Alerts, Fuel, and Load Hunting
US Trucker compiles practical guidance for rookie truckers on staying alert, saving fuel, and finding loads online, help…
Industry California’s AB5 Forces Successful Owner-Operator to Relocate Operations
After decades building a successful small business behind the wheel, a minority owner-operator traded the West Coast for the Midwest to escape crippling state labor mandates.
State Truck Driving Championships Kick Off Spring Competitions
Professional drivers across the country prepare for regional tournaments leading to the national stage.…
Industry TravelCenters of America to Deploy 1,000 Fast EV Chargers at TA/Petro Sites
TA partners with Electrify America to install high‑power chargers at 200 highway locations, offering CDL‑A drivers and o…
Industry Milwaukee Fleet Founder Turns Prison Sentence Into Second Chance for CDL Drivers
Ed Hennings spent two decades behind bars before building Go Time Trucking, a Milwaukee carrier proving that men and wom…
Industry Why More Mothers Are Choosing Truck Driving Careers
Flexible scheduling, strong benefits, and competitive pay draw mothers into the commercial driving sector as trucking co…
