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Industry Stop Leaving Money on the Table: How to Negotiate Your Trucking Pay
A higher CPM is only one piece of the puzzle; here is how to secure the total compensation package you actually deserve before you sign.
Truckers For Troops Ramps Up Overseas Care Package Deliveries
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is calling for support as demand for military care packages surges across global deployment zones.…
Industry The Reality of Earning Your CDL at 18: What You Need to Know
Federal restrictions and insurance hurdles create a distinct divide for young drivers before they hit the 21-year mark.…
Industry TA Names 2026 Citizen Driver Award Winners at MATS
Steven Brand and Bruce Jones recognized for safety, mentorship, and decades of service to the trucking industry.…
Industry Freight Transportation Research Opens Early Registration for 2026 Indianapolis Conference
As the freight market remains volatile, industry analysts look toward the upcoming FTR Transportation Conference to help…
Industry Cutting Through the Noise: A Practical Guide to Essential Truck Parts
Stop wasting money on showroom flash. Here is what actually keeps your rig on the road and lowers your maintenance costs.
FMCSA Revokes HERO ELD Compliance Status
The agency has pulled the HERO ELD from its list of registered devices, forcing carriers to find compliant replacements within 60 days.…
Industry The 1212 Pattern: How OTR Drivers Find Focus in the Numbers
Repetitive sequences like 1212 serve as mental reset points for professional drivers, helping maintain alertness during …
Industry Project 61 Targets Driver Health with Practical Tools
A new initiative aims to address the longevity gap in trucking by offering free, mobile-friendly health resources tailor…
Industry Volvo VNL Recalls Hit 337 Units Over Instrument Panel and Compliance Failures
Volvo Trucks North America has initiated two separate safety recalls affecting 2025 and 2026 model year VNL tractors, re…
Industry Love’s Adds 216 Parking Spots in New Mexico and Montana
New locations in Albuquerque and Laurel offer fresh capacity for drivers navigating high-traffic freight corridors.
Tennessee Launches Smart Freight Corridor Pilot on I-40
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is testing connected freight technologies on the busy Memphis-to-Blue Oval City stretch of I-40 to address rising congestion and safety c…
Industry Veteran Ingrid Brown Named 2026 WIT Driver of the Year
After 46 years on the road, the industry veteran earns top honors for safety, leadership, and decades of advocacy.…
Industry Alfalfa Cruiser Takes Top Honors at 35th PKY Truck Beauty Championship
Nearly 200 rigs converged on Louisville for the annual Mid America Trucking Show, where custom builds and working iron s…
Industry Beyond the Logbook: Real Stories of Roadside Heroism
Professional drivers share accounts of humanity in an industry defined by solitary miles and tight deadlines.…
Industry Navigating Your DOT Physical: A Practical Guide for Professional Drivers
Staying road-legal requires more than just a clean driving record. Here is how to handle your FMCSA medical certification without the unnecessary headaches.
Lytx 2026 Safety Data: Severe Crashes Down, Minor Fender-Benders on the Rise
New industry report reveals a 41 percent drop in moderate-severity collisions, even as minor incidents climb, creating new headaches for fleet operations.…
Industry Truckstop Rebrands Freight Podcast, Focuses on Operational Reality
New leadership at Behind the Freight aims to cut through industry noise with practical, actionable advice for owner-oper…
Industry Kenworth Keeps Veteran Support Rolling with 2026 Transition Trucking Award
The manufacturer continues its 11-year streak of gifting a flagship T680 to a standout military veteran transitioning in…
Industry Penske Logistics Names 2025 Top Carriers: What It Means for Your Bottom Line
Penske Logistics recently honored its highest-performing supply chain partners, setting a benchmark for service reliabil…
