Industry Electric Commercial Trucks Force Tire Manufacturers to Redesign Rubber for Heavy Hauls
Battery weight and instant torque are burning through standard rubber, prompting major tire makers to engineer heavy-duty solutions for commercial fleets.
Tesla Semi Faces Hard Skepticism From OTR Truckers Over Range and Infrastructure
Years after initial deliveries to fleets like Pepsi, professional drivers and owner-operators remain unconvinced that electric Class 8 trucks can handle true long-haul demands.…
Industry Building a Long-Haul Career: Essential Strategies for New Truck Drivers
Veteran guidance on beating appointment windows, mastering backing maneuvers, and protecting your health on the open hig…
Industry Love's Expands Nationwide Network With Four New Truck Stops in a Single Day
The latest infrastructure expansion brings 290 new parking spaces and essential driver amenities across four states.…
Industry More Women Entering Trucking Than Ever Before as Industry Fills Driver Shortage
Female commercial drivers now account for nearly 18 percent of the workforce, driven by career shifts from healthcare an…
Industry Detroit Rolls Out Millionth Heavy-Duty Engine at Michigan Plant
The Redford, Michigan facility hits a major production milestone, turning out one million heavy-duty powerplants for the commercial trucking sector.
Illinois Ag Groups Double CDL Scholarship Aid to Help Fill Trucking Bins
A joint initiative between the Illinois Farm Bureau, the IAA Foundation, and the Illinois Soybean Association is putting more money into the pockets of candidates earning a commerc…
Industry National Grid Study Warns US Truck Stops Unprepared for Electric Fleet Demands
New research reveals that powering commercial truck stops by 2035 will require as much electricity as a small town, leav…
Industry Six Solid Reasons to Earn Your CDL Right Now
From strong starting pay to the freedom of the open road, getting behind the wheel remains one of the smartest career mo…
Industry How Truckers Can Optimize Sleep Cycles to Beat Fatigue and Stay Safe
Fatigue management expert Dean Croke breaks down the science of sleep architecture, explaining why 90-minute rest cycles…
Industry Mack Trucks and ASPCA Hit $200,000 Fundraising Goal for Animal Welfare
Heavy-duty manufacturer Mack Trucks and the ASPCA raised $200,000 on Giving Tuesday through the 'Partners for the Ride' social media campaign, backed by matching corporate grants and participation from truck drivers and owner-operators nationwide.
Truck Driver Claims $1 Million Jackpot During Fuel Stop
A Spotsylvania County trucker turned a routine stop into a life‑changing win after buying a Hit It Big! scratcher at Royal Farms.…
Industry IntelliTrans Launches In-Cab Kiosk System to Cut Yard Time
A new mobile kiosk feature lets drivers handle check-ins and loading instructions without leaving the cab, reducing wait…
Industry Trucking Technology Trends Remake Long-Haul Freight Operations
As the commercial vehicle sector navigates shifting power sources and looming EPA mandates, fleet operators and owner-op…
Industry Trucking Groups Push Congress to Prevent Looming National Rail Strike
Over 400 business organizations, led by the American Trucking Associations and state groups, warn lawmakers that a freight rail stoppage would devastate the supply chain.
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 online Paccar platform.…
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 Nonprofit Groups That Support Professional Truck Drivers and OTR Operators in Need
From emergency family transport to hot meals on the highway, these charitable organizations provide vital safety nets fo…
