Industry Mastering Weigh Station Inspections to Keep Your Rig Rolling
Practical strategies for professional CDL-A drivers and owner-operators to clear scale houses without costly delays or out-of-service orders.
ATRI Report Names America's Worst Commercial Truck Bottlenecks
New research from the American Transportation Research Institute highlights the most severe highway gridlock points draining time and money from professional truck drivers nationwi…
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 Penske Goes All-In on Renewable Diesel Across California California Operations
Penske Truck Leasing converts all 32 California branches to renewable diesel, citing reduced maintenance costs and major power gains for heavy-duty trucks.
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 Pilot Company Expands Heart Health Initiative for Trucking Industry
Pilot Company launches its sixth annual heart health campaign, offering drivers and guests multiple ways to support the …
Industry Commercial Vehicle Technicians Face Steep Learning Curve Amid Rapid Tech Shifts
As alternative fuels and advanced electronic systems transform the heavy-duty sector, shop floor mechanics scramble to keep pace with evolving manufacturer standards.
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 owner‑operators faster, on‑the‑road charging options.…
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…
Industry Finding the Right Trucking Company: A Practical Guide for Drivers
Drivers weigh freight types, pay, benefits, and home time when selecting a carrier. US Trucker breaks down the process a…
Industry From Wagoners to Big Rigs: The Evolution of Truck Drivers in America
A look back at the milestones that have shaped the modern trucking industry, from horse‑drawn wagons to today’s high‑tech fleets.
Ohio Trucker Named Highway Angel After Rescuing Colleague Stricken by Stroke
Joshua Harris of Scotts Miracle-Gro earns national recognition from the Truckload Carriers Association for rushing to help a fellow driver experiencing a mid-route medical emergenc…
Industry Cab Cooking Hacks: How OTR Drivers Skip Truck Stop Fast Food
Veteran drivers share the gear and recipes they use to cook healthy, home-cooked meals right inside their sleepers.…
Industry New Smart AGM Battery Tech Aims to Eliminate Dead 12-Volt Failures for Fleets
Clarios unveils real-time cell monitoring technology designed to predict heavy-duty battery failure before a truck is le…
Industry From the Sleeper Berth to the Best-Seller List: How One Long-Haul Trucker Found His Voice in Print
Gordon Horton spent decades running the lower forty-eight before trading his logbook for a pen, building a literary care…
