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Industry State Rep. Pat Marsh Honored with Tennessee Trucking Association’s Pinnacle Award
After 28 years, Rep. Marsh becomes only 13th recipient of TTA's top honor, highlighting his decades of influence
Three Questions Every Owner‑Operator Should Ask Before Buying an Electric Truck
As the electric trucking market surges, fleet managers must weigh charging infrastructure, range, and driver training to make a smart investment.…
Industry Truckers Honor Late Atha Trucking President with Convoy in Bridgeport
A 36‑truck convoy led by a former fleet driver paid tribute to Larry Atha, the late president of Atha Trucking, after hi…
Industry New FMCSA CDL Training Rules Take Effect, Trucker Training Offers Mobile Courses
On February 7, 2023, the FMCSA introduced mandatory entry‑level driver training for all new CDL applicants. Trucker Trai…
Industry FMCSA Names 16 Women to New Advisory Board on Trucking Workforce
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration launches a 16‑member Women in Trucking Advisory Board to tackle recruitment,…
Industry Love’s Travel Stops Launches Record‑Breaking Points Giveaway for Truck Drivers
In September, the company offers 23.5 million My Love Rewards points, a new safety-focused brand, and daily instant prizes to honor National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
Driver Jumps From 19‑Wheeler Before Flip on Texas Highway 225
Dash‑cam video shows a tractor‑trailer hydroplaning and overturning; the driver escapes just seconds before the rig rolls over.…
Industry California’s New Diesel Engine Rules Threaten Truck Capacity at L.A. Ports
CARB mandates 2010‑plus engines for drayage trucks, cutting the active fleet by a quarter and forcing owners to upgrade …
Industry Drivers Share Their Wildest Dispatcher Excuses
A September 10, 2026 poll asks truckers to reveal the most out‑landish reasons they’ve ever given a dispatcher, sparking…
Industry North Texas Floods Shut Key Routes, Disrupting Freight Movement
Heavy rain dumped 8‑9 inches across the region, prompting closures of dozens of Arlington intersections and flooding I‑3…
Industry Budweiser Load Ignites on U.S. 301 Near Lawtey, FL
Northbound semi carrying Anheuser‑Busch beer products erupted in flames after a fuel leak, prompting a highway shutdown and a challenging extinguish effort.
Supreme Court’s June Rulings Leave Trucking Industry in Legal Limbo
The high court’s refusal to review two freight‑related cases keeps California’s AB5 and broker liability disputes pending, threatening thousands of owner‑operators.…
Industry How to Pick the Right Truck Fleet: Insider Tips from Wellington Motor Freight
HR director Michael Zelek and recruitment manager Jessica Mata break down the questions drivers must ask before signing …
Industry Indiana Cuts Gasoline Tax by 5.4 Cents as Pump Prices Normalize
State fuel tax drops to 57 cents per gallon in September, offering slight relief to drivers after record highs in August…
Industry Truckers Smash Long‑Standing Myths
A TD USA poll released Sep. 10, 2026 shows drivers rejecting stereotypes about gender, safety records, skill level and d…
Industry Navistar Rolls Out S13 Integrated Powertrain for International LT Series
New powertrain promises up to 15% fuel savings and aerodynamic upgrades for linehaul fleets.
Walmart’s New Pennsylvania Consolidation Hub Brings 1,000 Jobs and New Loads for Truckers
An automated center in Lebanon, Pa., will reshape regional freight flows and create demand for CDL‑A drivers, owner‑operators and OTR haulers.…
Industry Texas Truckers Haul Emergency Water to Keep Dry Town Afloat
Contracted drivers step up continuous transport operations as a small community west of San Antonio faces critical droug…
Industry DOT Pumps $2.2 Billion Into 166 Infrastructure Projects, Targeting Port Congestion
Record RAISE funding aims to cut truck wait times, curb idling and boost freight flow across the nation’s highways, brid…
Industry Instructor Naps During CDL‑A Training, Student Dismissed After Recording Incident
Tow‑truck driver Edward Chaparro paid $5,250 for a Class A program, caught his instructor dozing on the job, recorded it…
