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Industry How Fleets Are Rewriting Recruitment Playbooks to Win Over Younger CDL Holders
Carriers struggling to fill open truck driver jobs must rethink traditional recruitment strategies to attract millennial operators who demand transparency, flexibility, and robust career pathways.
Fire at Gana Trucking Facility Under Investigation
A blaze in Gana Trucking's maintenance building sparked an investigation, highlighting safety concerns for fleets and owner‑operators in the region.…
Industry Women Leaders in Trucking Get Nomination Call for 2022 Influential Award
WIT and Daimler Truck North America open nominations for the Influential Woman in Trucking Award, with finalists set to …
Industry Seattle Carrier Rolls Out Single‑Lane Relay to Boost Truck Utilization
Rollzi’s new tech‑driven relay plan lets two drivers swap trailers on I‑5, cutting deadhead miles and adding loads for C…
Industry Stolen Tow Truck Driver Flees Police on Motorcycle, Hits 100 MPH in Los Angeles
A flatbed tow truck reported stolen in L.A. was abandoned for a motorcycle, leading to a high‑speed aerial chase that en…
Industry Port of Oakland Seeks Injunction to Halt AB 5 Protests
Port officials filed a lawsuit on July 25 demanding a court order to stop trucker demonstrations that target California’s AB 5 law, citing traffic hazards and commerce disruption.
Vancouver Truckers Delay Strike, Pushing Back Port Shutdown Threat
United Truckers Association reaches temporary deal with port officials to replace the Rolling Truck Age Program with opacity testing, averting an immediate work stoppage at the Wes…
Industry Uber Freight Unveils Autonomous Trucking Blueprint
The company outlines a hub‑to‑hub strategy to address driver shortages and streamline freight movement…
Industry Class 8 Orders Plunge to Lowest Since 2021
July net orders hit 10,600 units, a 60% year‑over‑year drop, raising concerns for fleets and drivers.…
Industry Walmart Rolls Out 60‑Foot Multi‑Temp Trailer in Ontario
Longer trailer adds capacity, cuts trips and emissions, reshapes routes for carriers…
Industry Volvo to Build Battery Plant, Boost Electric Truck Share to 35% by 2030
Swedish giant announces large‑scale battery factory and €500 million charging‑station push, signaling a major shift for heavy‑duty electrification.
Congress Passes Bipartisan Chip Bill, Promise Boost for Trucking Tech
The Senate and House cleared a semiconductor and supply‑chain package on July 28, positioning U.S. trucking for faster adoption of advanced electronics and new job hubs.…
Industry Truckers Turn Horn Honks into Highway Camaraderie
A September 10 video shows drivers using horns to greet fellow carriers, sparking a wave of friendly interaction across …
Industry House Committee Clears $755 Million Truck Parking Bill as I‑94 Shutdowns Begin
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a four‑year, $755 million program to fund state and local truck…
Industry I‑55 Mississippi River Bridge Shut Down for Three‑Week Inspection
Northbound and southbound outside lanes on I‑55 will close Monday‑Thursday as ARDOT conducts a routine three‑week bridge…
Industry Log Truck Dual‑Tire Failure Strikes Georgia Patrol Car
A Georgia log truck lost a dual‑tire set, slammed into an MCO3 patrol vehicle and revealed multiple brake and suspension defects, prompting renewed calls for stricter pre‑trip checks.
Pet‑Friendly Routes: Drivers Share Their Top States
US Trucker’s September 10, 2026 poll asks CDL‑A drivers and owner‑operators which states feel most welcoming when hauling cargo with a canine or feline companion.…
Industry Kodiak Robotics Completes First Coast‑to‑Coast Autonomous Freight Run to Florida
Kodiak Robotics finished a 5,600‑mile autonomous delivery circuit for 10 Roads Express, marking the company’s inaugural …
Industry 45,000 Truckers Converge at Iowa 80’s Annual Jamboree
The three‑day festival drew drivers, families and industry vendors from across North America, delivering networking, ent…
Industry Mississippi Off‑Ramp Collapse Halts Traffic on Highway 67/US 49
A partial road collapse under a semi truck forced the Highway 67 off‑ramp to US 49 South closed indefinitely, disrupting…
