Industry Second Fire at Estes Trucking Facility Shuts Down Operations in Mahoning Township
A blaze erupted at the Estes Trucking warehouse late Wednesday, damaging trailers and forcing an evacuation. Investigators are probing the cause while the company faces a second incident this week.
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 or sit out.…
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 Diesel Price Decline Slows, Leaving Truckers in Uncertain Fuel Cost Forecast
After eight weeks of falling fuel prices, the national average has only dipped 0.2 cents, putting a pause on the trend t…
Industry Custom Rig Turns Heads on September 10, 2026
A hand‑crafted tractor‑trailer showcases the pride and creativity of today’s owner‑operators.
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 on, from pay structure to 24‑hour support.…
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 Danny Herman Trucking Rolls Out Pay Increases and Enhanced Incentive Programs for Fleet Drivers
The long-haul carrier is updating compensation packages, paid time off accruals, and loyalty awards as regional trucking…
Industry Railroad Negotiations Threaten Trucking Supply Chains
A Biden‑appointed board pushes for 24% wage hikes and bonuses for 115,000 rail workers, sparking urgent talks that could affect every CDL‑A driver and owner‑operator.
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 drought conditions.…
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…
Industry DTNA Issues Massive Recall of 1,375 Freightliner and Western Star Trucks Over Engine Shutdown Fault
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2023 Freightliner and Western Star models after an engine control module defect tha…
Industry Driver Pay Increases Slow, Market Volatility Persists
Industry experts warn that rising wages may stall as demand for drivers declines, forcing carriers to rethink compensation strategies
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 speak at the Accelerate! Conference in Dallas this November.…
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 Veteran CDL Driver Rolls Out Custom 2023 Kenworth T680
A former service member turned trucker turned heads on social media with a freshly painted Kenworth T680, highlighting t…
