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Industry Holiday Highway Survival: Professional Truck Drivers Share Hard-Earned Road Trip Secrets
Millions of passenger vehicles will flood the interstate system this season, but professional drivers who live on the asphalt offer battle-tested advice for keeping your sanity and safety intact.
New Interstate Clinic Network Targets Chronic Healthcare Access Gaps for OTR Drivers
Backed by major freight executives, Interstate Health Systems launches a massive rollout of roadside clinics and telemedicine platforms to treat long-haul drivers and rural communi…
Industry Kenworth and Peterbilt Streamline Remote Diagnostics via Paccar Portal
Fleet managers and owner-operators can now handle Smartlinq and TruckTech+ renewals and billing directly through the onl…
Industry Angelique Temple Inducted Into Howe’s Hall of Fame for Two Decades of Clean Tanker Hauling
With over two million accident-free miles under her belt, veteran tanker driver and Tornado Transport founder Angelique …
Industry Diesel Prices Slip 8 Cents but Remain Above $5 per Gallon
EIA reports modest drop, yet fuel costs stay high for truckers across the U.S.
Charlotte Mother Transforms Career Through Trucking and Social Media Success
From substitute teaching to running spot loads across the Eastern Seaboard, one independent owner-operator shares her journey on TikTok while building a stable freight business.…
Industry CargoNet Issues Thanksgiving Security Warning as Theft Rates Spike for Truck Drivers
Historical data shows cargo thieves target unattended trailers and high-value freight over the holiday weekend, putting …
Industry Peterbilt Honored Again for Workplace Diversity and Support for Women in Trucking
The heavy-duty truck manufacturer earns recognition from the Women In Trucking Association for its ongoing efforts to re…
Industry Retired Marine Vet Wins Freightliner and $50,000 to Launch Owner-Operator Business
Progressive’s annual Key to Progress program honors a 30-year military veteran transitioning into a commercial driving c…
Industry FMCSA Issues Strict Guidelines on Brokers, Dispatchers, and Bona Fide Agents
New interim federal rules target unlicensed freight brokers and clarify the legal boundaries for dispatch services operating in the U.S. trucking market.
Boilermakers Union Rejects Freight Rail Contract, Negotiations Resume
The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers voted against a new labor agreement, sending the freight rail sector back to the bargaining table and delaying wage gains for 300 work…
Industry Illinois Husband-Wife Team Hits 3 Million Miles, Sells House to Live Full-Time in Rig with Three Dogs
Larry and Angie Baum crossed 3 million miles as an OTR team, upgraded to a custom Volvo 180 super sleeper, and brought t…
Industry Trucking Economy 2023: Supply Constraints Ease, Fed Policy Shapes Outlook
ACT Research’s latest outlook signals steadier freight demand for mid‑size trucks, while Fed actions could tighten rates…
Industry Diesel Prices Settle After Volatile Weeks
U.S. diesel costs have stabilized following a seven-day decline, ending a period of significant price swings. Analysts c…
Industry Citizen Driver Nominations Open: How to Honor Top Professionals
TravelCenters of America opens the nomination window for the annual Citizen Driver program, offering professional truck drivers a chance at permanent recognition and charity grants.
FMCSA Modifies Pre-Employment Safety Checks for Motor Carriers
Federal regulators drop mandatory Part 382 inquiries from safety history reviews, shifting how fleets vet prospective CDL-A drivers.…
Industry Diesel Mechanics Remain in High Demand as Electric Trucks Slow to Enter Fleet Operations
Despite ongoing industry talk about zero-emission commercial vehicles, freight shops across the country continue to face…
Industry Pilot Flying J Rolls Out First Thanksgiving Meal for Truck Drivers
Pilot Flying J will serve a full Thanksgiving spread at more than 150 travel centers nationwide, offering a 25% discount…
Industry Tropical Storm Nicole Puts Florida Freight and Trucking Operations on Alert
Federal emergency declarations and potential FMCSA waivers loom as carriers prepare for severe weather disruptions acros…
