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Industry Turning Your Sleeper Berth Into a True Home Away From Home on Long Hauls
Practical strategies for OTR truck drivers and owner-operators to maximize comfort, maintain mental health, and personalize the semi cab during extended interstate freight runs.
Love’s Locks Down Exclusive Five-Year Deal with Interstate Batteries for Over-the-Road Network
The new supply agreement makes Interstate the exclusive battery brand across Love’s Truck Care and Speedco shops, giving OTR drivers reliable power options on major freight corrido…
Industry DOT Boosts Federal Violation Fines to Match Inflation Rates
The Department of Transportation has rolled out higher civil penalties for non-compliance with FMCSA rules, raising fina…
Industry Trucking Community Urged to Gear Up for Uncharted Routes
New guidance stresses the importance of research, emergency gear, and rest as drivers tackle unfamiliar roads amid risin…
Industry The 10 States Where Truckers Get the Most Speeding Tickets and Face the Steepest Fines
New data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reveals the toughest corridors for speed enforcement, hitting C…
Industry Department of Energy Pours $750 Million Into Hydrogen Truck Tech
Federal funding targets heavy-duty fuel cells, onboard liquid storage, and high-flow fueling infrastructure to lower costs for commercial fleets.
Ohio Vintage Truck Reunion Sets Dates for 11th Annual Gathering in Ashland
Classic iron and heavy-duty history return to the Ashland County Fairgrounds this summer for two days of vintage rigs, swap meets, and community fundraising.…
Industry Singing Behind the Wheel Boosts Safety, New Playlist Picks for Long Hauls
DOT research finds vocalizing cuts drowsiness risk; Confused.com reveals top road‑trip tracks for U.S. drivers.…
Industry Truck Stops: Five Proven Ways Drivers Can Protect Themselves
From securing doors to sharing GPS, these practical steps help CDL‑A drivers, owner‑operators, and OTR truckers stay saf…
Industry FMCSA Defends Deaf Driver Exemptions Despite Training Group Pushback
Federal regulators hold firm on two-year exemptions for eighteen commercial drivers with hearing impairments, brushing o…
Industry Texas Pumps $54 Million Into CDL Training and Diesel Tech Programs
State funding targets school districts and colleges to build out heavy truck driver pipelines and mechanic shops.
San Diego Sanitation Driver and Local Toddler Forge Lasting Friendship Along Commercial Route
A City of San Diego waste management operator proves that heavy-duty commercial routes build more than just civic infrastructure when he bonds with a young local resident.…
Industry Women in Trucking Opens Nominations for 2026 Driver of the Year
The award, sponsored by Walmart, honors female drivers with one million accident-free miles. The 2026 cycle is now open …
Industry Nominate a Highway Hero Today
Goodyear seeks nominations for its 38th Highway Hero Award, offering cash prizes and a TMC conference trip to drivers wh…
Industry CFI Surpasses $1M in Charity Donations with Holiday Campaign
Truck company’s annual holiday giving drive tops $1 million in total contributions, marking a milestone for the industry…
Industry Truckers Love Kids’ Airhorn Requests, Reddit Thread Shows
A Reddit conversation reveals that many U.S. truck drivers enjoy the classic arm‑pump gesture from children, seeing it as a friendly break in long hours on the road.
Cargo Theft Surges as Thieves Target Vulnerable Holiday Freight
CargoNet warns owner-operators and fleets of a severe spike in holiday cargo theft, driven by sophisticated broker fraud and unattended trailers.…
Industry Classic Ruan Rig Finds Permanent Home at ATA Headquarters in Washington
A vintage truck with deep roots in American freight history now greets visitors at the American Trucking Associations' m…
Industry Highway Congestion and Winter Weather Threaten Freight Movement This Week
Heavy holiday traffic volumes and severe weather forecasts point to major slowdowns for commercial motor vehicles on maj…
Industry AAA Study Flags Sharp Rise in Reckless Road Habits Impacting Commercial Freight Lanes
New traffic safety data reveals surging rates of speeding, distracted driving, and impairment among four-wheelers, compo…
