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đ¨ Former Driver Blows Whistle After Fatal I-20 Crash: âSo Many Red Flagsâ
Introduction When five people lose their lives in a crash involving a commercial truck, the natural question is: *What went wrong?* For **Hope Trans**, …
đ Record-High Trucking Costs (Minus Fuel): Why $2.26 Per Mile Still Hurts
Introduction Fuel prices *finally* eased up a little⌠but if you thought that would help your bottom line, think again. According to new data, **trucking …
đłď¸ FMCSAâs Safety Gaps Let Shady Carriers Slide Through
Introduction Imagine driving down the highway, dodging some wobbly trailer with bald tires and a driver who probably shouldn't be behind the wheel. Now …
đ¨ Lifetime CDL Bans: Smuggling Just Got Real for Truckers
Introduction You ever hear a story so wild you think, *âAinât no way thatâs trueâ*? Well, this one is: **Truckers caught smuggling people or drugs could …
đ¸ Truckers Want Their Money NOW: 94% Push for Instant Pay
Introduction You ever finish a long-haul, fight through three states of bad weather, skip meals, and burn $600 in fuelâonly to be told âPaydayâs Fridayâ? …
đ¤ Penskeâs AI Game Changer: âFleet Insightâ Spots Problems Before You Do
Introduction Imagine your truck sending a digital SOS *before* it breaks downâand you actually avoiding that nightmare breakdown on I-70. Penske Truck …
Truck Driver Wages Slowing Down in 2025 â Is This the Calm Before a Storm?
Intro: The Wage Growth Rollercoaster Comes to a Crawl
If you were hoping for a decent raise this year, buckle up â because early 2025 brought truckers …
Love's Travel Stop Rolls Into Winslow, AZ â Ninth New Spot of 2025
Intro: A Little More Love for the Road
Truckers cruising through Arizona just got a new place to fuel up, chow down, and take a breather. Loveâs Travel …
NC Might Finally Ban Booting Big Rigs â Relief Coming for Truck Parking Woes?
Intro: No More Boots, Just Brakes
If youâve ever rolled into a tight North Carolina lot, parked for a quick nap, and woke up to a big olâ metal boot …
Strategic Cargo Theft on the Rise â Truckers Beware in CA, TX & IL
Intro: Not Just Porch Pirates Anymore
If you thought cargo theft was just someone snatching TVs off a dock, think again. 2025 has seen a sharp rise …
FMCSA Reopens DataQs Rulemaking â Truckers Finally Get a Say?
Intro: Time to Set the Record Straight
Ever felt like you were stuck with a bogus violation on your record with no way to fix it? Thatâs where the DataQs …
Breaking Barriers: First Black Woman Wins âFuture of Truckingâ Scholarship
Intro: Big Win, Bigger Impact
Talk about history in motion â for the first time ever, an African American woman has won the prestigious Future of Trucking …
Ocean Imports on the Rise â Intermodal Trucking Gets a Q3 Boost
Just when you thought the ports had quieted down, maritime freight is back in a big way â and itâs sending shockwaves through the intermodal world. Ocean-to-truck …
Flatbeds Are Full â Open-Deck Demand Explodes Nationwide
If youâre rolling a flatbed, stepdeck, or RGN rig â July just turned into Christmas in cargo form. Open-deck demand is surging, with freight piling up …
July Crunch Time: Southern Produce Season Tightens the Spot Market
Every year, like clockwork, summer produce rolls out of the South â and trucking gets spicy. But this July, the spot marketâs feeling more than the usual …
5 Storylines to Watch in 2025 (Trucking Edition)
This year ainât just about more freight and fewer breakdowns. The trucking world is getting tossed around by corporate shake-ups, government ghosting, …
Aurora Co-Founder Joins GM â Is the Freight Future Taking a Detour?
When a tech founder ditches the startup life for a legacy automaker, it usually makes headlines. But when that founder helped lead Aurora, one of the frontrunners …
Can Hyperconnected Hubs Save LTL? New Research Says Yes
The world of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight is complex. Youâve got dozens of shipments crisscrossing the country, bouncing from terminal to terminal …
Freightâs Still in a Funk: Why the Marketâs Soft and What Truckers Should Do About It
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You donât need a fancy report to know the freight marketâs been feeling like a flat tire. But now the OOIDA Foundation has confirmed it …
Diesel vs. The State: Truckers Take Legal Aim at Californiaâs Clean Truck Partnership
Introduction
If you thought California's Clean Truck Partnership was just another environmental handshake, think again. The Western States Trucking …
Freight Rates on Life Support: Why That âRecoveryâ Might Be Too Little, Too Late
Introduction
You know that feeling when you hear freight rates are finally ârecovering,â but your bank account doesnât seem to agree? Yeah â welcome …
Trucker of the Month â How Scott Smith Made Mixed Trailers Work Like a Money Machine
Introduction
In a market where rates drop faster than your cell signal in West Virginia, one owner-operator is proving that the key to survival isnât …
Monitoring Driver Records: The Boring Task That Could Save Your Fleet
Introduction
Letâs be honest â keeping up with driver records isnât exactly the sexy part of trucking. But if youâre running a fleet and not watching …
Watsontownâs Big Expansion: What the Milton Deal Really Means for Truckers Introduction
In an industry thatâs been holding its breath for better news, hereâs a move thatâs got folks talking â Watsontown Trucking just made a power play by acquiring …
Truckload Demand Crashes 25% â Are We Gearing Down or Just Shifting Lanes?
Introduction
A 25% drop in truckload demand year-over-year ainât no small bump in the roadâitâs a full-blown detour. The long-haul freight world is …
DOT Cracks Down on NonâDomiciled CDL Holders â Smart Move or Borderline Overreach?
Introduction
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) just dropped a new policy hammer aimed at nonâdomiciled CDL holders. Translation? If youâre …
âProâTruckerâ Push: Real Relief or Just Lip Service?
Introduction
Alright yâall, buckle up. The U.S. government just dropped what theyâre calling a âProâTrucker Policy Package.â Sounds sweet, right? But …
Feds Loosen Rules on Self-Driving Trucks â But California Ainât Havinâ It
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The NHTSA just revised its guidelines for autonomous vehicles (AVs)âa move that could fast-track self-driving trucks on American highways. …
LTL Freight Classes Get an Overhaul for 2025 â Better Rates or Just More Headaches?
Introduction
The LTL (less-than-truckload) freight industry just announced itâs updating its classification system starting in 2025. If youâre thinking, …
Cyberattack Disrupts Food Distribution â And Trucking Feels the Gut Punch
Introduction
A cyberattack just slammed a major U.S. food distributorâand guess whoâs feeling the aftershock? Thatâs right: truckers. The kind of drivers …
đ§ž Louisiana Shakes Things Up: New Tort Laws Slam Uninsured Drivers, Reward DashâCams
Introduction Louisianaâs playing no games this summer. Starting **August 1, 2025**, a series of tort reform laws go into effect that flip the script …
đŤ No, Preâ2000 Trucks Donât Face a June 2025 ELD MandateâLetâs Clear the Air
Introduction Heads up, trucker nation: You mightâve heard whispersâmaybe even urgent textsâsuggesting that preâ2000 engine trucks *must* install ELDs …
USDOT Axes 50+ âBurdensomeâ Trucking RulesâGood News or RedâTape Risk?
Introduction Heads up, driver fam: The U.S. Department of Transportation just slammed the delete button on over **50 trucking and transportation rules**âclaiming …
đŁď¸ CarriersEdge Drops ESL Test Just in Time â A Lifeline for Fleets Facing New DOT English Rule
Introduction Alright trucker fam, itâs go time: CarriersEdge just launched an **English Language Proficiency (ELP) assessment**, and it might be the …
Border Slowdown Incoming? English Rule Throws a Wrench in U.S.âMexico Trucking
Introduction Well, well, well... what do we have here? A dusty old rule, a fresh executive order, and a new headache for cross-border logistics. The …
đ Einride Powers Ahead: U.S. Approvals Keep EV & Autonomous Trucks Rolling
Introduction Alright, trucking trailblazers! Swedenâs Einride just secured another green light in the U.S. for its game-changing **Electric Vehicle/Autonomous …
Teamsters Throw Down on AI PreemptionââDonât Silence the Statesâ
Introduction
The robots arenât just comingâtheyâre already sitting in the passenger seat. But whoâs making the rules? Thatâs the latest beef between …
TMC Opens New Terminal in South CarolinaâMore Freight, More Opportunity
Introduction
TMC just dropped a new anchor point in Columbia, South Carolinaâand for flatbedders and freight fans in the region, itâs more than just …
CDL Medical Certs Go Digital: Less Paper, Less Pain (Hopefully)
Introduction
Tired of chasing paperwork like itâs a lost trailer? Good newsâthe FMCSA just rolled out a digital system for CDL medical certifications, …
Hot Loads & Fireworks: Why July 4 Could Be a Goldmine for Smart Truckers
Introduction
You thought the fireworks were only in the sky? Nope. The spot marketâs getting ready to pop off tooâand if youâre a trucker who knows …
âDRIVENâ Documentary Gives Truckers the Spotlight They Deserve
Introduction
Most folks don't think twice about the truck that brought them their coffee, couch, or iPhone. But behind that delivery is a personâan …
U.S. Trucking Stuck in the Mud: What This Holding Pattern Really Means
Introduction
Ever feel like your wheels are spinning, but youâre not getting anywhere? Thatâs not just your imaginationâitâs the whole trucking industry …
Dynamic LTL Planning: What This Fancy Research Really Means for Truckers
đ Introduction â What Even Is âDynamic LTL Planningâ?
If you just rolled your eyes at âacademic LTL studyââI get it. But hang on. This new research …
Fleet Safety & Tech Updates: From Digital Straps to Trucks That Steer Themselves
đ Introduction â Smarter Trucks, Safer Roads
Every year, the gear gets more high-techâbut hereâs the kicker: this time, the tech actually helps you, …
Illegal Texas Trucking Empire Busted: The Crash, The Cover-Up, and The Crackdown
đ¨ Introduction â A Scandal with Real Consequences
In the world of trucking, most drivers play by the rules. They run hard, stay compliant, and do what …
Senate GOP Fails to Pull the Plug on USPS EV Fleet â $1.5 Billion Too Late
⥠Introduction â When Politics Meets the Postal Truck
You know somethingâs wild when Congress is arguing over mail trucks. But thatâs where weâre at. …
Fact Check: Are Drivers Over 70 Getting Banned by the DOT? Nope. Here's the Real Deal
đ¨ Introduction â Rumors, Rants, and Road Rage
Lately, CB chatter and social media groups have been blowing up with claims that the DOT is about to ban …
New Transportation Policies & Tariff Talk: What Truckers Need to Know
đ Introduction â Tariffs, Security & Trucking? Oh My.
So youâre hauling freight and minding your own business⌠but behind the scenes, Washingtonâs playing …
NHTSA Pulls Back on Fuel Efficiency Rules: What It Means for Truckers and the Road Ahead
Introduction â No More Fuel Games from the Feds? In a surprising shift, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) just hit the brakes …
RivX Scam Exposed: Drivers Paid $75K for Ghost Trucks and Silenced Complaints
Introduction â When the Dream Becomes a Disappearing Act Picture this: Youâre a driver trying to level upâmaybe tired of OTR hours or chasing better …
Daimler vs. Kal Freight: $139 Million, Fraud Allegations, and the Real Talk Truckers Need
Introduction â When the Big Wheels Fall Off In a twist straight out of a trucking soap opera, Daimler Truck Financial Services says Kal Freight owes …
FedEx Freight Opens New Indianapolis Hub: What It Really Means for Drivers
Introduction â More Than Just a New Building FedEx Freight just dropped a shiny new service center in the Indianapolis areaâand while the suits are …
Smart Safety on the Move: How Proactive Warning Systems Could Save Lives in Mobile Work Zones
Introduction â It Ainât Just Flashing Lights Anymore Weâve all seen themâthe big crash cushions bolted to the back of work trucks on the side of the …
Electric Drayage Trucks: How Geography and Seasons Could Make or Break Their Efficiency
Introduction â E-Trucks in the Real World, Not the Lab The push for electric trucks is rolling hardâespecially in ports and drayage operations. But …
Electric Drayage Trucks: How Geography and Seasons Could Make or Break Their Efficiency
Introduction â E-Trucks in the Real World, Not the Lab The push for electric trucks is rolling hardâespecially in ports and drayage operations. But …
â ď¸ GOP Tax Bill Could Scrap USPSâs New EV Fleet â Major Setback for Postal Modernization
Introduction
Just when the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) seemed to be cruising into the electric eraâmodernizing its decades-old fleet and becoming a quiet …
đ 2025 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers Revealed â Whoâs Climbing, Whoâs Sliding, and What It Means for Trucking
Introduction
You know the dealâevery June, the Transport Topics Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list hits the street like a hot load at a cold dock. Itâs …
đ¨ Iâ40 Rockslides Shut TN/NC Border for Weeks â Hereâs the Real Deal
Introduction
Mother Nature ain't playinâ with the Smokies. On June 18, the skies opened up over the TennesseeâNorth Carolina border, unleashing torrential …
đ§ Truck Parking Ban in FL Neighborhood Still a âConvoluted Messâ â Almost a Year Later
Introduction
Palm Beach Countyâs truck parking ban in The Acreage isnât wrapped up neatly yetâitâs more like a tangled ball of twine. What was supposed …
đĽ NorCal Cracks Down on Brake Fires: CHPâs Fiery Mission on Iâ80
Introduction
If youâre rollinâ through the Sierra Nevada on Iâ80, you better pump those brakesâliterally and carefully. California Highway Patrol (CHP) …
đ Borderlands Mexico â Logistics Bigwigs Pump Millions into U.S.-Mexico Cross-Border Hubs
Introduction
Trade between the U.S. and Mexico isnât just âstrongââitâs surging like a big rig downhill with no brakes. As nearshoring gains steam and …
Dashcams = Discounts: Louisianaâs New Trucking Law Rewards Safety
Introduction â Finally, a Law That Makes (Trucking) Sense Say what you want about lawmakers, but Louisiana just did something that might actually …
2025 Grain Transport Report: Trucks, Trains & Terminals Under Pressure
Introduction â When the Load is Life, Every Mile Matters In the world of U.S. agriculture, moving grain ainât just a jobâitâs a mission. The **2025 …
$1.4M Nintendo Switch 2 Heist: Cargo Thieves Hit Semi at Loveâs Travel Stop
Introduction â A Semi Load of Game Consoles, Gone in a Flash Picture this: Youâre hauling a trailer full of next-gen Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. You …
Brake Check Beatdown: CVSA Blitz Sidelined Nearly 400 Trucks in One Day
Introduction â Surprise! You're Parked. If you thought your day was going fine until that roadside inspector waved you overâwelcome to the party. The …
Chrome Dreams & Diesel Pride: Kenworth Parade Takes Over Chillicothe
Introduction â Where the Blacktop Meets Tradition In the heart of Ohio, where small-town charm meets big rig culture, something beautiful just happened. …
ATA Puts Out the Call: Are You the Next Road Team Captain?
Introduction â From Haulin' Freight to Representin' the Industry Every now and then, the industry calls for more than just muscle and miles. It calls …
đĄď¸ Echo Global Logistics Wins Fraud Fighter Award â Can a Broker Really Be Trusted? Intro: A Broker That Doesnât Screw People?
Weâve all heard the horror stories. Loads booked, then canceled last minute. Fake linehaul rates. Shady double brokering. Truckers getting ghosted after …
đ Outpost Pumps $500M Into Shared-Terminal Network: What Truckers Need to Know Intro: One Terminal to Rule Them All?
Imagine rolling into a major city and having a clean, secure place to drop your trailer, swap loads, rest, or meet a last-mile partner â all without dealing …
đ 8,794 Freight & Manufacturing Jobs Axed Across U.S. and Mexico: What Truckers Need to Know Intro: Another Wave Hits â Are You Ready?
When nearly 9,000 jobs vanish in the freight, logistics, and manufacturing sectors across the U.S. and Mexico, thatâs not just news â itâs a warning shot. …
đ Tender Rejection Rates Spike in Southeast: First Time Above 10% Since 2022 Intro: That Tight Market Energy is Back
If youâve been watching your load board like a hawk lately, you probably felt it before you read about it â somethingâs shifting. The Southeast tender …
đ¨ Nortia Logistics Bankruptcy: Another House of Cards Collapses Intro: Another One Bites the Dust
You ever see one of those shiny logistics companies talking a big game? Flashy website, buzzwords like âdisruption,â âefficiency,â and âoptimizationâ â …
đĽ Palisades Fire Cleanup: Truckers Worked Overtime⌠And Got Zero Pay? Intro: Another Day, Another Shafting?
Picture this: A California wildfire is tearing through Palisades. Smokeâs thick, flames are high, and chaos is in full swing. While everyoneâs running …
Texas Cold-Storage Boom: $15M Deal Could Heat Up Reefer Demand âď¸đ
Introduction
In the heart of Texas, where the sun roasts tires and rattles trailers, a cool development just dropped â a $15 million cold-storage contract …
Goodbye, 2027 Truck Prebuy: Why the Big Push Fizzled Out đ
Introduction
Remember when the big brains said fleets would go wild snatching up trucks before the 2027 EPA emissions regs hit? Yeah... about that. Turns …
New Freight Rules for Beverages: What Every Trucker Needs to Know đť
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Starting July 19, 2025, the U.S. is cracking open a fresh set of freight classification updates â and if you haul beer, soda, or even fancy …
Truck Parking Club Rolls Out Mobile Access: New Tech, New Hope for Drivers đ
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If youâve ever circled a lot at midnight praying for an open space, this news is for you. Truck Parking Club, the Airbnb-for-truckers-style …
Truckload Authority July/August: CSA Revamp & What Carriers Need to Watch đ§žđ
Introduction
The latest issue of Truckload Authority just dropped, and this ainât your average summer reading. The July/August edition is packed with …
DOT Webinar Spotlights New English Enforcement Rules: What Drivers Need to Know đđŁď¸
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With the FMCSA's updated rules kicking in on JuneâŻ25,âŻ2025, truckers across the country are facing a big shift in roadside enforcement â …
Congress Pushes the âAutonomous Vehicle Acceleration Actâ â Is This the End of the Road for Truck Drivers?
Intro: When Technology Moves Faster Than Law
Thereâs a convoy of new legislation coming out of Washington, and at the front of the pack is the Autonomous …
ATA Pushes âCommonsense Rules of the Roadâ â But Whatâs in It for Drivers?
Intro: A New Set of Rules â Or Just a Fresh Layer of Lipstick?
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) just released a shiny new memo called the …
Laredoâs Elevated Freight âGreen Corridorâ Just Got Approved â Will Truckers Be Left Behind?
Intro: Green Dreams Meet Diesel Reality
Congress just approved funding for an eye-popping infrastructure project in Laredo, Texas: a cargo-only elevated …
Trucker Drives Into Floodwaters in Texas â Lives Lost, Dashcam Footage Sparks Outrage and Reflection
Intro: A Decision That Changed Everything
It started as just another haul â until it became a viral tragedy. A truck driver in Texas ignored flood …
Congress Wants Heavier Trucks on Highways â But At What Cost?
Intro: This Ainât Just About More Freight
Congress is considering bumping up truck weight limits from the long-held 80,000 pounds to a whopping 91,000 …
Teamsters Strike Nearing Resolution at 10 Roads Express â But Is the Fight Really Over?
Intro: This Wasnât Just About Money
The Teamsters strike at 10 Roads Express may be wrapping up, but the dust hasnât settled just yet. This wasnât …
DOTâs Deregulation Blitz: Red Flags for Trucking Compliance Ahead
Intro: When Cutting Red Tape Could Mean Cutting Corners
The Department of Transportation isnât slowing down. Itâs fast-tracking a sweeping deregulation …
Greenlane Launches First-Ever EV Charging Corridor for Big Rigs Between LA and Vegas
Intro: From Gambling Trips to Grid PowerâThe I-15 Gets a Green Makeover
If youâve ever hauled freight between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, you know that …
Five Big 2025 Regulation Shifts Truckers Need to Know in 2025
Intro: Regulatory U-Turns & Tariffs â Buckle Up
Hey driver, 2025 is shaping up to be a regulatory rodeo. Trucking Dive recently flagged five game-changing …
GP Transco Scales Up Solar Panels and AI Telematics â The Future of Trucking Just Got Real
Intro: Tech Ainât Coming â Itâs Already Here
While most fleets are still talkinâ about going green and getting smart, GP Transco is out here actually …
FMCSA Drops DEI From CDL Grants: What It Really Means for Truckers
Intro: Politics Meets the Parking Lot (Again)
Here we go again, folks. Washington is shaking things up in the trucking world. This time, itâs not about …
Trump to Sign Bill Blocking Californiaâs Clean-Truck Rules â What It Means for Drivers
Intro: When Politics Meets the Parking Lot
Well, here we go again â Washington D.C. and California are at each other's throats over clean-air laws, …
đ Lytx Just Dropped the Surfsight AIâ14 Dash Cam â And Itâs Smarter Than Your Dispatcher
Introduction
If you thought dash cams were just about catching someone cutting you off on Iâ40 or proving you didnât hit that pole (even if it looked …
đ Florida Truck Driving Championships Break Records with Over 370 Drivers in Daytona
Introduction
Who says truckers donât know how to throw down? Daytona Beach just played host to the biggest Florida Truck Driving Championships ever recordedâwith …
đ° Do Truckers Pay Their âFair Shareâ? The Truth About Highway Funding
Introduction
Youâve heard the talk: "Trucks tear up the roads but donât pay enough!"
Really? Try telling that to a trucker paying $1,500 in IFTA taxes, …
⥠CALSTART Announces Over 52,500 Zero-Emission Trucks Deployed in the U.S.âA Major Victory, But the Race Isnât Over
Introduction
If you think electric trucks are still some sci-fi dream, think again. CALSTART just dropped its Zeroing in on ZETs mid-2025 report, and …
đ Cabotage Crackdown Could Shake Up U.S. TruckingâHigher Rates, Leaner Capacity
Introduction
If youâve ever wondered why freight rates are stuck in a rutâor why small carriers are suddenly going underâthe emerging cabotage crackdown …
đď¸ Arkansas Truckers Just Won Big: Tort Reform, Towing Laws & CDL Integrity Introduction
Introduction
While Washington drags its boots on real trucking reform, Arkansas just pulled off a legislative power play. The Arkansas Trucking Association …
**FleetOwner June 2025: Private Fleets, New Trucks, and Smarter Routes â Oh My!**
Intro: Truckingâs Monthly Bible Just Dropped The **June 2025 digital edition of FleetOwner** is out â and if youâre in the game, this issueâs got …
**FMCSA Wants Your Feedback â But Will They Listen?**
Intro: That Complaint You Filed? Theyâre Finally Updating the System. If youâve ever tried to file a complaint against a broker, carrier, or scammy …
**Boomtowns with Big Rigs: Carrier Filings Surge in Unexpected ZIPs**
Intro: Not Just Big Cities Making Big Moves When you think âcarrier boom,â you might picture Dallas, Atlanta, or Chicago. But guess what? **Fresno, …
**Nine Busted in Cross-Border Coke Ring: Trucking Route Turned Trafficking Lane**
Intro: When Reefer Ainât Just for Freight It ainât the kind of âreefer loadâ dispatch was expecting. Canadian authorities just busted up a **cross-border …
**Truckers Dodge a Bullet â Senate Drops That New Fee (For Now)**
Intro: You ever get hit with a surprise charge on your paycheck? Thatâs what this proposed federal **motor carrier fee** was shaping up to be â a sneaky …
**Reefer Madness 2.0: Why Your Next TRU Might Have a Plug**
Intro: Whatâs a TRU and Why Itâs Getting a Plug? If youâre hauling temperature-sensitive freight â produce, meat, pharmaceuticals â then you know all …
**OTA Report May 2024: Spot Rates Climb, Intermodal Rebounds, and Consumers Are Feeling Themselves**
Intro â May Wasnât Just Hot Weather, It Was a Hot Freight Market
According to the latest white paper from the OTA (Owner-Operator Trucker Association), …
**Knight-Swift Expands LTL Footprint in California â What It Really Means for Truckers**
Intro â Big Fish Swims Deeper Into the Golden State
Knight-Swift just made another chess moveâthis time by expanding the LTL services of one of its …
**Illinois LTL Carrier Files Chapter 11 â Warning Sign or Wake-Up Call?**
Intro â Another One Down, But Why?
Well folks, itâs officialâanother Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carrier out of Illinois just filed for Chapter 11. …
**June Trucking Update: Dry Van & Reefer Capacity Tightens, but Open-Deckâs On the Move**
Intro â Tight Like a Ratchet Strap in July
If youâre out here trying to snag freight this June, you mightâve already felt it: dry van and reefer …
**The $300 Billion Battery Boom: Will Truckers Cash In or Get Pushed Out?** Intro â Electric Ainât Just for Teslas No More
So hereâs the buzz on the blacktop: analysts say the transportation battery market is set to explode to $300 billion by 2033. Thatâs not pocket changeâthatâs …
**Driverless Takeover? Senate's Big Beautiful Bill Might Shut States Down** Intro â The Robot Convoy Is Coming⌠Or Is It?
Picture this: Youâre hammering down I-40, and a big rig rolls past with nobody behind the wheel. No hands on the steering wheel, no foot on the pedal, …
**Port of Long Beach Goes All-In on Zero-Emission Truck Infrastructure: What This Means for Drivers**
INTRO â New Power, Same Pressure The Port of Long Beach just made it official â theyâre **pushing forward on zero-emission truck infrastructure** …
**Freight Tightening in Atlanta, Dallas, and Chicago: What Drivers Need to Know Right Now**
INTRO â Are the Freight Drought Days Over? After months of bottom-barrel rates and ghost-town load boards, signs are finally pointing to a shift â …
**Yellow Corp Sells 4 Terminals for $6.8M Amid Bankruptcy: What It Means for Truckers**
INTRO â When a Giant Falls, the Pieces Start Selling Fast Yellow Corp used to be one of the biggest names in the LTL (less-than-truckload) game. Now? …
**California CHP Busts Driver with Open Marijuana Container: Legal Weed, Real Consequences**
INTRO â Just Because Itâs Legal Doesnât Mean You Can Ride Dirty So here's the headline: a truck driver in California got busted by the California Highway …
**Colorado Ends Iâ70 Chain Check Patrols for the Season: What It Means for Mountain Truckers**
INTRO â The Chains Are Off⌠For Now If you've ever tackled Coloradoâs I-70 during winter, you know it ainât just another stretch of highway â it's …
**FMCSA Budget Cuts Staff, But Doubles Down on Cracking Down: What Truckers Need to Know in 2025**
Intro â A Trimmed Budget With a Sharp Edge The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) just dropped its new budget plan â and the headlines …
â2,000 New Places to Park?! Truck Parking Club Hits the Motherloadâ
Introduction â From Parking Panic to Pullinâ In Smooth
Raise your hand if youâve ever burned your last driving hour crawling around in circles lookinâ …
âWhen the Wheel Becomes a Pillow: Driver Charged After Crash in Virginiaâ
Introduction â One Nap, One Nightmare
Some folks think trucking is just steering straight and sipping coffee. But every driver knows the real enemy …
â$2.1M Swipe & Scam: Trucking Owner-Operator Busted in Credit Card Caperâ
Introduction â When the Grind Goes Greedy
Most owner-operators are out here grindin'âdodging traffic, chasing freight, and doing whatever it takes to …
â$10 Million Crash Scam: Truck Driver Caught in One Wild Insurance Hustleâ
Introduction â You Canât Fake Real Wreckage
You ever hear a story so shady it makes you squint at your steering wheel and say, âWhat theâŚ?â Well, buckle …
Port of Savannah Drops a New App â But Will It Really Help Truckers?
Introduction: Tech in Trucking or Just Another Fancy Toy?
The Georgia Ports Authority is tossing truckers a digital bone â a new mobile app aimed at …
âFMCSA Just Did Something Smart?! Red Tape Might Be Getting the Axeâ
Introduction â Bureaucracy May Be Hittinâ the Brakes
Imagine if every time you scratched your elbow, you had to fill out two reports, notify your dispatcher, …
đ XPO Cuts Outsourced Linehaul Miles to Record Low â Smart Strategy or Cold-Blooded Cost-Cut?
Introduction â XPOâs New Linehaul Playbook
XPO just made a big-money move â and it's got the industry talking.
The LTL giant has cut **outsourced …
đ¤ Torc Robotics Opens First Autonomous Truck Hub in Texas â Smart Innovation or Job Killer?
Introduction â Fort Worth, We Have Autonomy
Another milestone in the driverless truck race just hit Texas â and it's a big one.
**Torc Robotics**, …
đ¨ ATA Backs New Bill to Crack Down on Cargo Theft â Will It Actually Help Truckers?
Introduction â When Congress & Truckers Agree⌠Something Bigâs Goinâ Down
Cargo thieves, your time might be up.
For once, lawmakers from both sides …
đ Freight, Fraud, and Federal Time: Kentucky Couple Busted for Factoring Scam
Introduction â Love, Lies, and Logistics
Itâs a tale as old as time â boy meets girl, they fall in love, start a hustle... and end up in *federal …
đ¨ From Freight to Fraud: Trucking CEO Gets 23 Years for $54 Million Ponzi Scheme
Introduction â When the Boss Ainât Right
Picture this: You sign up to invest in a promising trucking company. The pitch sounds solid â freightâs booming, …
đ Driverless Trucks? A U.S. Senator Wants to Fast-Track the Future
Introduction â When Politicians Play with 18-Wheelers
Imagine this: Youâre rollinâ down I-40, cruisinâ at 65 mph, and the rig next to you doesnât …
Old Dominion Adds Tech Exec to Board â Whatâs This Mean for Drivers and the Freight Game?
Intro â Wait⌠Why should you care about a boardroom appointment?
So hereâs the news: Debra King, a seasoned information technology executive, just …
Congress Shuts Down Californiaâs Zero-Emission Truck Rules â Now What?
Intro â The Senate just threw a wrench in Californiaâs green trucking machine
So the U.S. Senate just passed a resolution that revokes Californiaâs …
Trump Wants to Double Steel and Aluminum Tariffs â Trucking About to Get More Expensive?
Intro â Steel, aluminum, and a presidential gut punch to your trailer rates
President Donald Trump just dropped a political bombshell: he plans to …
Pitt Ohio Opens New Terminal Near Port of Norfolk â Just Drayage or Strategic Domination?
Intro â A new terminal isnât just about freight⌠itâs about flexing
Pitt Ohio just dropped a brand-new 15,000-square-foot terminal with 37 doors near …
TuSimple Bails on U.S. Trucking â What Does It Say About the Future of Autonomy?
Intro â A major player in autonomous trucking just packed up and left
TuSimple just hit the brakes on its U.S. operations â for good. The once-hyped …
Nirvana Raises $80M for AI Trucking Insurance â Game Changer or Silicon Valley Hype?
Intro â Another tech company jumps into trucking, but is this one different?
So, Nirvana just scooped up $80 million in fresh funding to grow its …
Watch Truckers Connect Over Cookout at Truck Stop â Brotherhood on the Blacktop
Introduction â Not all truck stops are lonely⌠sometimes theyâre family
In a world where trucking headlines are usually about crashes, shutdowns, …
FMCSAâs New Medical Certification Rule Takes Effect June 2025 â What Drivers Need to Know
Introduction â No more med card madness? MaybeâŚ
Starting June 23, 2025, the FMCSA is launching a new rule thatâll change how your DOT medical exam …
Arizonaâs Crackdown: 196 Violations Found in âMaximum Enforcementâ Blitz
Introduction â Arizona ainât just inspecting â theyâre on a mission
When Arizona says "maximum enforcement," they mean it. This wasnât your usual …
Daimler Recalls Over 21,000 Western Star Trucks Due to Fire Risk â What You Need to Know
Introduction â Not exactly the kind of âhot loadâ truckers want
If youâre driving a Western Star â especially a 4900 or 5700XE â itâs time to check …
Tow Company Doubles Fee to $12K After Trucker Warns Others â Real or Retaliation?
Introduction â When helping your fellow truckers costs you $9,000⌠What started as a heads-up turned into a highway robbery â allegedly. A North Carolina …
Coleman Road Bridge Work Over US-10 Begins â What Truckers Need to Know
Introduction â Another bridge, another detour⌠Welcome to Michigan summer Itâs that time of year again â where orange cones bloom like tulips and detours …
đ¨ Smart Highway or Dumb Idea? Michiganâs I-94 Goes High-Tech
Will This "Smart Highway" on I-94 Help or Hurt Truckers? Introduction
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) just scored federal approval …
Loveâs Remodels Seven Truck Stops in 2025 â Finally Some Real Upgrades for Drivers
Introduction: âItâs about dang time!â Ask any trucker what makes or breaks a stop, and youâll get a list: clean showers, fast food that wonât ruin …
âCollege Meets Clutch: Ivy Tech Teams Up With 160 Driving Academy to Tackle the Trucker Shortageâ
đ Introduction â When Classrooms Meet the Concrete Jungle
Most colleges are busy pushing four-year degrees and student debt like it's a Black Friday …
Minnesota Mayhem: Traffic Cam Catches Semi Truck Getting Its Roof Peeled Like a Can of Sardines
đĽ Introduction â That ain't a sunroof, buddy!
Downtown Minneapolis got more action than usual when traffic cams captured a semi-truck tipping over inside …
Owner of Trucking Company Busted for Depositing $421K Fake U.S. Treasury Check
Introduction: When your hustle goes from side gig to federal case Picture thisâyouâre running a trucking company in Pennsylvania, trying to keep the …
âGold Truck Bandits? The Arizona Energy Drink Heist Thatâs Raising Eyebrowsâ
đĽ Introduction â What in the Monster-fueled madness is goinâ on?!
Arizona ain't usually known for gold-plated big rigs... but that changed real quick …
đ FMCSA Finally Tosses Out Useless Rules â Truckers Everywhere Say âAbout Timeâ
Introduction Letâs be honest â most of the time when the **FMCSA** makes headlines, truckers brace for **bad news**: new restrictions, more paperwork, …
đ SuperRigs 2025: Chrome, Competition & Straight-Up Trucking Glory in Atlanta
Introduction In a world where truckers often get overlooked, **Shell Rotella SuperRigs 2025** showed up like a beacon on the hill â or more accurately, …
đ¨ California Trucking Boss Busted: $ Fraud Over Farmland
Introduction When you think about fraud, you probably picture some Wall Street suit in a glass office, not a trucking company owner out in California. …
đ¨ TuSimple in Trouble: Did They Just Give Away U.S. Trucking Tech to China?
Introduction Letâs get one thing straight â the trucking industry might be slow to change, but when it does, it usually ainât small potatoes. So when …
đŚ Cargo Rush Before the Crash? What Truckers Should Know About This Freight Frenzy
Intro â Is This Boom Just a Bait and Switch? Right now, freight is flying. Shippers are moving goods like theyâre running out of time â and in a way, …
đ Great American Road Trip Expo? DOTâs Bringing Out the Big Rigs and Big Talk
Intro â Wait, the DOT is Hosting a Road Trip Expo? Yep, you heard that right. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary **Sean P. Duffy** just announced …
đ GP Transco Named a Top Workplace â But Whatâs That Really Mean for Drivers?
Intro â Wait⌠A Trucking Company Drivers *Like*? Letâs be real: âgreat trucking company cultureâ usually means free pizza and a hat with the company …
đ Gatik & Walmart Go Driverless: Are Box Trucks Coming for Your Local Route?
Intro â Whoâs Driving That Walmart Truck? You ever pull up next to a delivery truck and think, âWait a sec⌠thereâs nobody behind the wheel?â Welcome …
đ¤ Embark Trucks Goes Robot Mode with Frigidaire Freight Run
Intro â The Fridge Delivered Itself?! Alright drivers, you might want to sit down for this one (unless youâre already in the cab). A truck just hauled …
đ¨ New Pipeline Rules Drop: Why Truckers Should Pay Attention
Intro â Not Just for the Suits in D.C. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) just published a **final rule updating pipeline safety regulations** …
C&C Freight Network Files Chapter 11 â Another One Down in the Freight Recession?
Introduction â The Freight Bloodbath Ainât Over Yet If youâve been on the road the last two years, you already knew the industryâs been on shaky ground. …
Pollution Highways: How Freight Trucking Hits Some Communities Harder Than Others
Introduction â When Trucking Becomes an Unseen Burden We all know trucks move America. Without freight, shelves go empty, fuel stops dry up, and the …
Senate Blocks Californiaâs 2035 Gas Ban â What That Means for Truckers
Introduction â The Feds Just Slapped the Brakes on Californiaâs EV Push California had a bold plan: by 2035, **no new gas-powered vehicles** sold in …
Hack the Rig? Cybersecurity Concerns Are Heating Up in Transportation
Introduction â The Road Ainât Just Concrete Anymore Back in the day, if something was messing with your truck, it was probably a busted hose, a lazy …
Colorado DOT Braces for the 100 Deadliest Days â But What About Truckers?
Introduction â The Scariest Season on the Road Is Here The â100 Deadliest Days of Summerâ isnât just some dramatic headline â itâs a cold, hard fact …
ATA to Congress: Donât Let the Military Freight Game Get Hijacked
Introduction â Big Changes Coming to Military Moves⌠and Truckers Ainât Feeling the Transparency You ever get handed a load where the pickup location, …
đ Second Chances Behind the Wheel: New Program Tackles Trucker Shortage
đ§ą From Prison Yard to Freight Yard
The trucking industry is facing a serious shortage, and a new program is rolling out a bold solution: train and hire …
đş Women in Trucking Accelerate! Conference Puts Empowerment in the Driverâs Seat
đď¸ November 10â13, 2025 | đ Dallas, TX
The trucks may be massive, but the movement is even bigger. The 2025 Women in Trucking Accelerate! Conference …
đ¨ New DOT Rule Might Make the Trucker Shortage Even Worse
đĄ Introduction â Like pouring diesel on a grease fire
Youâd think the DOT would be out here helping the trucking industry, not kicking it while itâs …
đ Widow Turns Tragedy into a Road Safety Movement
đĄ From Heartbreak to Highway Reform
Sometimes, change doesnât start in a boardroom or a government office. It starts in someoneâs living room â after …
đ§ Heads-Up, Drivers: Mississippi Road Closure Starts May 27
đ Location: Old Brandon Road, Rankin County
If you roll through Rankin County, Mississippi, listen up: Old Brandon Road is shutting down temporarily …
đ§ Big Decisions in Big Sky Country: Wyoming Transportation Meeting Set for May 27
đŁď¸ The Road Ahead Starts Here
While most folks ignore state commission meetings, truckers know better. Those sessions decide more than budget lines …
đ§ 6 Hot New Trucking Products That Turned Heads at ExpoCam 2025
đ Introduction â From Suspension to Sustainability, ExpoCam 2025 Had It All
ExpoCam 2025 just wrapped up in Montreal, and if you missed it â no worries. …
đ New Oklahoma Law Targets Foreign Truckers â Safety Move or Political Flex?
đ˘ Introduction â âSecure Roadsâ or Something Else?
Oklahoma just passed Senate Bill 20, now officially called the Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act. …
đ Are Self-Driving Trucks About to Take Your Job? New DOT Rules Explained
đĽ Introduction â The Robot Convoy is Coming⌠But Should You Panic Yet?
Picture this: You're cruising down I-40, sipping coffee, CB silent â and a big …
đŤ Michigan Wants Semis Outta the Fast Lane â Helpful Rule or Another Hassle?
đ Introduction â The Hammer Laneâs Under Attack
If youâve been rolling through Michigan lately, you mightâve heard lawmakers are cooking up a new rule …
đ° Tax Cuts Rolling In? Trucking Industry Cheers House Bill, Pressures Senate
đŚ Introduction â A Tax Break... Or Just Another Political PR Stunt?
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is out here throwing confetti over a new …
đ Tag-Team Trucking? Hyperconnected Relay System Could Fix Driver Shortages
đ Introduction â Long-Haul Trucking Might Be Getting a High-Tech Makeover
Imagine a world where no one drives coast-to-coast anymore â and you still …
UAW Exploring Unionization of OTR Truckers â Revolution or Roadblock?
đ ď¸ Introduction â The Union That Built Detroit Now Wants to Roll Nationwide
The United Auto Workers (UAW) â yeah, the same folks who shook up the Big …
FMCSA to Require Sleep Apnea Screening â Wake-Up Call or Government Overreach?
H2>đ´ Introduction â The DOT Wants to Know If You Snore
Just when you thought the FMCSA couldnât squeeze any tighter, here comes the next surprise: mandatory …
Insurance Premiums for Truckers Spike 12% â Whatâs Really Going On?
đ¸ Introduction â The Slow Bleed Just Got Faster
First it was fuel. Then it was freight rates. Now it's insurance â and not just a little bump either. …
Arizona Fleet Tests Solar-Powered Reefer Trailers â Innovation or High-Tech Hype?
âď¸ Introduction â When Reefer Units Go Renewable
Imagine hauling lettuce through Arizona with the A/C running full blast on your reefer unit â but instead …
Walmart Begins In-House Freight Fleet Testing â Smart Innovation or Freight Market Disruption?
đ Introduction â When the Retail Giant Becomes the Trucker
Walmart â the countryâs biggest brick-and-mortar retailer â just made a quiet but bold move: …
Diesel Mechanic Shortage Causes Major Repair Delays â Whoâs Paying the Price?
đ§° Introduction â The Truck Is Ready... But the Shop Ainât
Your loadâs hot. Your reeferâs acting up. And the shop? âWe can get to you... next Thursday.â …
California Wants to Kill Gas Trucks by 2035 â But Congress Ainât Having It
Introduction:
Californiaâs trying to shut the hood on gas and diesel â banning the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035. But Congress just threw …
ATA's Legal Forum: What Truckers NEED to Know Before the Next Regulation Hits
Introduction:
Alright drivers, listen up. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) just scheduled their next big pow-wow â but this one ainât about …
Charlotteâs New Truck Parking App: Smart Fix or Just Another City PR Move?
Introduction:
If youâve ever been stuck circling a city after hours with your clock ticking down, you know the struggle is real. Truck parking is one …
Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act Is Back: Is This the Real Fix Weâve Been Waiting For?
Introduction:
Truckers have been screaming into the wind about parking shortages for years â and for good reason. You're rolling 70 feet of steel, racing …
⥠Tesla Semi Production Targets 2026 â Game Changer or PR Fantasy?
Introduction:
Elonâs back in the news, and this time it ainât about Twitter, Mars, or AI robots. Nope â Tesla says theyâre ready to start mass production …
Transportation Stock Earnings: Are the Big Dogs Still Pulling Freight or Just Pulling Your Leg?
Introduction:
Every few months, Wall Street drops their version of truck stop gossip â except instead of who's cheating on who, it's who's beating earnings …
đĄď¸ Cyber Threats Are Real â NMFTA Drops a New Playbook to Help Truckers Stay Safe
Introduction â Cybersecurity Ainât Just for Suits Anymore
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) just released a fresh batch of guidebooks …
đ˘ Pitt Ohio Drops Anchor in Norfolk: Smart Expansion or Just Another Port Hustle?
Introduction â LTL Powerhouse Enters the Maritime Game Just when you thought Pitt Ohio was content running regional LTL freight like theyâve done for …
đŚ Home Delivery World USA Rolls into Nashville â But Whatâs It Got for the Everyday Trucker?
Introduction â Big Talk in Music City While Drivers Grind in the Real World
Right now, in Nashville, Tennessee â over 250 speakers, 300 exhibitors, …
đ¨ Illegal B-1 Visa Drivers Are Flooding U.S. Highways â And Itâs Costing American Truckers
Introduction â When the Threat Ainât in the Mirror â Itâs in the Seat Next to You If youâve been out on the road long enough, youâve seen a lot of …
đ Cybersecurity on the Highway: Are Hackers the New Road Hazard?
Introduction â Trucking's Going Digital⌠and So Are the Threats
Trucking isnât what it used to be â and thatâs not just about paper logs going out …
đ§ Trouble Ahead on U.S. 212: Virgin Creek Bridge Repair Kicks Off Near La Plant, South Dakota
Introduction â Bridge Blues in the Badlands Alright drivers, if your routes take you anywhere near the stretch of U.S. Highway 212 west of La Plant, …
đ Used Truck Prices Keep Falling â Smart Buyers Are Loading Up!
đĽ Introduction â The Truck Market Just Hit the Brakes
Used truck prices are sliding faster than a greasy fifth wheel. đ According to the latest data, …
đ 2025 CVSA Roadcheck Blitz Is Coming â June 4â6. Get Your Brakes (and Mind) Right!
đ
Introduction: DOT Ainât Playing This Summer
If youâve been trucking for more than five minutes, you already know what June means: itâs time for the …
đ Freightliner Recalls Over 6,000 Cascadia Trucks â Brake Trouble Ahead!
đĽ Introduction: Not Just a Squeaky Brake
When youâre behind the wheel of a big rig, your brakes are your lifeline. You canât afford for âem to act up, …
đ¨ Californiaâs AB5 Law: Truckers Take It to the Supreme Court
đĽ Introduction: Big Trouble in the Golden State
Imagine being told you canât be your own boss anymore, even after buying your own rig, paying your own …
Aurora Expands Driverless Trucking: Night Routes, More Miles, and Fewer Humans Behind the Wheel
Intro â From Daylight Testing to All-Night Hauls
Aurora, one of the biggest names in autonomous trucking, just flipped the switch on their next phase …
Trucking Industry Sounds Off on Deregulation: Reform or Trouble Ahead?
Intro â When Deregulation Drops, You Better Speak Up or Get Rolled Over
If thereâs one thing truckers hate more than 4-wheelers cutting them off on …
Truckingâs Hidden Health Crisis: Why Long Hours Are Wrecking Drivers from the Inside Out
Intro â It Ainât Just About the Miles Anymore
When most folks think of trucking, they picture the open road, big engines, and a little âfreedom.â …
Waymoâs Robot Rigs Are Hitting the Southwest â Should Truckers Be Nervous or Ready to Pivot?
Intro â The Robots Ainât Coming. Theyâre Already Here. If youâve been cruisinâ I-10 lately and spotted a Freightliner Cascadia lookinâ just a little …
Hawaii CDL Medical Cert Changes Coming May 2025 â What Drivers Need to Know Before Itâs Too Late
Intro â New Rules, Same Hustle: CDL Paperwork Just Went Digital If you're a CDL holder in Hawaii, better mark your calendar and double-check that medical …
Congress Rolls Out Anti-Cargo Theft Bill â And Truckers Are Finally Getting Some Backup
Intro â Finally, Some Lawmakers Are Paying Attention
Every trucker knows this: cargo theft ainât some rare incident. Itâs a growing, full-blown logistics …
đ§ DOT Awards $3.2 Billion to 180 Projects â What Truckers Need to Know
đ¸ Title: $3.2B for Better Roads? Letâs See If It Helps Truckers
On the surface, it sounds like a win â the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) …
đ¨ Deadly I-75 Crash Involving Troubled Trucking Firm Raises National Safety Questions
đ° Title: When Warnings Get Ignored â Tragedy on I-75 Exposes a Dangerous Pattern
On a recent morning in Ocala, Florida, tragedy erupted on I-75 when …
đ¨ Section 232 Probe into Truck Imports â What Truckers Need to Know
Thereâs a quiet storm brewing in Washington that could slam right into the trucking industry â and most folks donât even know itâs coming.
On May 16, …
đşđ¸ National Defense Transportation Day â Why Truckers Should Care
Every year on May 16, the U.S. takes a moment to honor something most people take for granted â transportation. Itâs not just about highways or planes. …
đ§ Blue Water Bridge Plaza Expansion Begins â What Truckers Need to Know
The wheels are turning in Port Huron, Michigan â but theyâre about to slow down before things get better.
On May 16, 2025, the Michigan Department of …
đĽ Top 5 Most Fuel-Efficient Semi Trucks of 2025
In todayâs wild fuel market, every extra mile per gallon could be the difference between a solid payday and wondering if you shouldâve just stayed home. …
đ¨ $3 Million Amazon Fraud: Connecticut Trucker Busted for Faking Hauls
How one 24-year-old trucking boss allegedly gamed Amazon's system â and what it means for the rest of us
Ever hear the saying, âFake it till you make …
đ 2025 Trucking Rules Are Coming â Hereâs What MercuryGate Says You Need to Know
Sustainability. Safety. Tech. If youâre hauling freight in 2025, these three words are about to shape your whole operation.
Alright drivers, fleets, …
đ¨ New Trucking Rules for 2025: What Every Driver Needs to Know (Before It Costs You)
From speed limiters to English tests â hereâs whatâs coming down the highway and how to stay ready for it.
Buckle up, drivers â 2025 ainât playinâ around. …
đŤď¸ EPA Drops New Emissions Bombshell on Heavy-Duty Trucks: Clean Air or Clean Out Your Wallet?
New rules from the EPA aim to slash pollution from big rigs â but what does it really mean for drivers, fleets, and freight?
Well, here we go again. …
đ FMCSA Proposes HOS Rule Changes: More Flexibility or More Confusion?
Split breaks, longer shifts, and a new take on what counts as a âbreak.â Here's what it really means for truckers.
Big news outta Washington, and no, …
đ New JFK Cargo Center Promises Relief for Truckers & Logistics Chaos Is this the cure for endless port delays in the Northeast?
Alright drivers, grab your coffee and sit tight â we got some news that might actually make your day better. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, …
Indiana Cracks Down on Predatory Towing â Finally, Some Love for Drivers
Intro â New Towing Law Brings Relief in 2025
Starting July 1, 2025, Indiana is putting some serious bumpers on its towing industry. In a move thatâs …
Ontario Cracks Down on âDriver Inc.â Model â Big Win or More Bureaucracy?
Intro â OTA Fights Back Against Fake âOwner-Operatorsâ
Over the past few years, one term has kept showing up in Canadian trucking news like a bad check: …
Mack Trucks Drops âLoad Finderâ Feature â Will It Really Help Drivers Make More?
Intro â Less Deadhead, More Bread?
Alright yâall â Mack Trucks just rolled out a new Load Finder tool inside its Mack Connect platform. The promise? …
ELD Tampering & Fake Logs? DOT Ainât Playing During Roadcheck
Introduction â Theyâre Watching the Screens This Year
Letâs cut the fluff:
If youâve ever fudged a logbook or your ELDâs âaccidentally glitched,â this …
Arizonaâs CVSA Crackdown: I-10 and I-40 Are the Hot Zones This Week
Introduction â Arizona Ainât Playing This Week
If youâre driving through Arizona this week, you might want to double-check your tires and make sure …
CVSA Roadcheck 2025: What Theyâre REALLY Looking for and Why It Matters
Introduction â Another Inspection Blitz? Yup. But Here's the Real Story
From May 13 to 15, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is rolling …
đ§ US 40 Safety Project Begins Between Granby & Tabernash â Here's What Truckers Need to Know
Introduction: Trouble Brewing in the Rockies
Colorado just kicked off a major safety project on US Highway 40, and if youâre hauling through the mountain …
đ ď¸ TA Offers Free Inspections Ahead of CVSA Blitz â Donât Roll Dirty
Introduction: Free Help Before the DOT Comes Looking
The CVSA International Roadcheck is coming up, and you already know what that means â scale houses …
đ§ Traffic Alert: Major Road Work in Inyo & Mono Counties Starting May 12, 2025 â What Drivers Need to Know
Introduction: The Desert Just Got Trickier
If youâre hauling through Inyo or Mono Counties in California this week, buckle up â not for speed, but …
đ¨ $2M Truck Spill on M1 Wrecks Over 300 Cars â Hereâs What Happened
Introduction: When the Highway Turns into a Metal Minefield
Drivers on Australiaâs M1 highway got more than potholes and tolls early Friday morning …
đ Hanalei Bridge to Close Overnight Starting May 12 â Here's What Drivers Need to Know
Introduction: Midnight Detour on the Garden Isle
If you're cruising the North Shore of Kauai anytime soon, you better plan around a big wrench in …
I-80 Truck Parking Closed Near Victor, Iowa â What Drivers Need to Know
Introduction: A Closed Rest Area? Thatâs Rough, Iowa...
So here we go again. Another day, another rest area closure â this time on eastbound I-80 …
CDL Training Goes Hybrid: Is Online Learning the Future of Trucking?
đĽď¸ Introduction â Trucking School Just Got a Wi-Fi Signal
Back in the day, getting your CDL meant boots on the ground, sunup to sundown. Youâd sit in …
Title: Internationalâs SuperTruck II Hits 16 MPG â Should Truckers Be Celebrating or Concerned?
Introduction: Alright yâall, picture this: a big rig pulling 16 miles per gallon. That ainât a typo â Internationalâs SuperTruck II prototype just …
Long Warehouse Wait Times Are Stealing from Truckers â And Nobodyâs Paying
đ Introduction â The Clock's Ticking, But the Pay Ainât
Itâs one of the most common frustrations in trucking. You roll into a warehouse on time. Youâve …
Emergency Federal Funding Approved to Expand Truck Parking (Finally!)
đ Introduction â Hallelujah, We Got Parking Money!
If youâve ever tried finding a safe place to park a rig at night, you know the pain. The âNo Parkingâ …
M-13 Ramp to Southbound I-75 in Saginaw County Closed for Resurfacing
đ Introduction â Another Day, Another Detour
Yep, itâs happening again. If youâre rolling through Saginaw County, be ready to hit the brakes and reroute. …
Declining Young Truck Driver Rates Prompt Calls for Industry Overhaul
đ Introduction â The Grey Wave is Coming
Truck stops are starting to look more like senior centers. Nearly half of all truck drivers today are over …
âď¸ Volvo Trucks Lay Off Workers Due to Tariffs: What This Means for the Trucking Industry
Intro: When Big Industry Gets Hit, Drivers Feel It Too
Layoffs â nobody likes hearing that word.
But here we are.
Volvo Trucks just announced that …
đ Trucking Conferences to Watch in 2025: Where the Industryâs Big Dogs Will Meet
Intro: Not Just Another Hotel Buffet â Why Conferences Still Matter
When you hear the word "conference," do you picture folks in suits eating stale …
đŞ $800,000 in Dimes Spill on Texas Highway: The Load That Got Loose and Made Headlines
Intro: Not Your Average Breakdown
When most truckers talk about bad days on the road, theyâre thinking blown tires, dispatch drama, or weather delays. …
đ¨ DUI Truck Driver Indicted: When One Driverâs Mistake Shakes the Whole Industry
Intro: One Bad Apple Can Spoil the Whole Barrel
In trucking, our reputation is everything.
When folks see a big rig rolling down the highway, they …
đĽ Produce Season Squeeze: Why Southern Freight Capacity is Tighter Than Your Logbook
Intro: When Fruits Ripen, the Freight Game Gets Juicy (and Tight)
If youâve been on the road a while, you know certain seasons shake up the freight …
đ¨ 2025 Freight Market Rulemakings Every Trucker Should Know (and Probably Complain About)
Introduction: 2025 is Coming... and Itâs Packing Rules
If you thought trucking regulations were already tighter than a logbook during DOT week, wait …
đ Intermodal Growth in Mexico Amid Tariff Uncertainty â What U.S. Truckers Need to Know About This New Freight Shift
INTRODUCTION â Why Mexico Is Suddenly the Star of Freight
If youâve been paying attention to how freight moves across North America, you know that …
đ¨ International Trucks Recalled Over Wiper Failure Risk â Hereâs Why It Matters for Drivers
INTRODUCTION â When Little Parts Cause Big Problems
Nobody likes hearing about recalls, but this one? Itâs worth a serious look.
International …
RTD Launches Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign â Why Truckers Are the Key to Stopping It
INTRODUCTION â This Ainât Just a Transit Issue, Itâs a Highway Crisis
Human trafficking. Just saying the words makes your stomach turn. But hereâs …
Bulkmatic Wins ATA's Presidentâs Trophy â Why This Safety Award Actually Matters to Truckers
INTRODUCTION â More Than Just A Fancy Trophy
Letâs keep it honest. When most truckers hear about a company winning an award, especially something …
I-96 Lansing Road Ramp and Lane Closures Start May 7 â Why Truckers Need to Plan or Pay
INTRODUCTION â Here Comes Michiganâs Favorite Season⌠Construction
If youâve driven through Michigan before, you already know the joke:
âThereâs …
đ¨ Louisianaâs Transportation Shake-Up: Will Politics Pick the Roads Now?
INTRODUCTION â When Politics Meets Pavement
Alright drivers, listen up because this ainât your average pothole complaint. Whatâs brewing down in Louisiana …
đ¨ Speak English or Park It? New CVSA Rule Could Put Some Truckers on the Sideline
Introduction â From Suggested to Enforced: A Major Shift in the Rules of the Road
For years, the trucking industry has heard whispers about English …
đ˘ LCI Industries Q1 2025 Conference Call â Why Truckers Should Actually Pay Attention
Introduction â Not Just Another Corporate Snoozefest
Letâs be honest.
When you hear âLCI Industries conference call,â you probably donât get too …
đ¨ TRUCKING IN TRANSITION: What Trump Can Learn From Fleets to Make Highways Safer
Introduction â Highways Arenât Just Roads, Theyâre Our Workplaces
If you ask most politicians how to make highways safer, theyâll toss out the usual …
đ Eight New Truckers Hit the Road â Wayne Community College Celebrates Fresh CDL Graduates
Introduction â From Classrooms to Highways: The Journey Begins
Goldsboro, North Carolina just added eight more drivers to the backbone of America â …
đ¨ REAL ID Deadline is Coming â Truckers, Donât Get Left Grounded at the Airport!
Introduction â Think This Doesnât Apply to You? Think Again.
Look, most truckers spend more time thinking about logbooks, fuel prices, and finding …
đ¨ Custom Truck One Source Takes the Wheel at Oppenheimer Conference â What This Means for Drivers and the Industry
Introduction â Not Just Another Corporate Roadshow
Custom Truck One Source (CTOS) isn't rolling into the Oppenheimer 20th Annual Industrial Growth Conference …
đ¨ Mississippi Truck Stop Busted for Selling Kratom and Tianeptine â Trouble Brewing on the Fuel Island
Introduction: Not your usual stop for coffee and diesel
Most truckers pull into a stop looking for a few simple things â fuel, food, rest, and maybe …
đ¨ House to California: Not So Fast on Zero-Emission Truck Mandates!
Introduction: The clash between clean air and real-world trucking
If youâve been trucking for more than 10 minutes, you already know:
California makes …
đ Fake Addresses, Real Trouble: Why Truckers Are Fed Up with FMCSA's Blind Spot
Introduction: If you canât find the company⌠how do you hold them accountable?
Itâs the kind of problem that most folks outside of trucking donât even …
â˝ Kansas Waives Hours of Service for Fuel Haulers â Smart Solution or Recipe for Disaster?
Introduction: Fuel running low? Time to bend the rules.
When fuel stops flowing, the ripple effects hit fast.
Gas stations run dry.
Drivers get frustrated. …
đ¨ Brake Safety Week Incoming: Linings and Pads Under the Microscope
Introduction: Yep⌠itâs that time again â Brake Safety Week!
If youâve been in trucking long enough, you already know the deal.
Brake Safety Week rolls …
đ Idaho Gives Truckers a Break: Idling While Resting Now Allowed
Introduction: Finally⌠a little common sense in trucking laws!
If youâve been out on the road long enough, you know this struggle too well.
You roll …
đ¨ Trucking Insolvencies Are Rising Fast: What Drivers Need to Know Before Itâs Too Late
đ Introduction â The Freight Storm Ainât Coming⌠Itâs HERE
2025 is showing us what many drivers feared... the weak links in trucking are snapping left …
Truckstop Predicts Digital & EV Trends for 2025 â Will Truckers Win or Lose?
đ Introduction â Forget the Buzzwords, This One Hits Home
âDigital transformation.â
âEV Revolution.â
âAI-powered freight solutions.â
Youâve heard …
Truck Freight Is Set to Bounce Back in 2025 â But What Does That REALLY Mean for Drivers?
đ Introduction: Finally, Some Good News?
After months (or years, depending on who you ask) of sluggish freight and tighter-than-tight rates, thereâs …
Covenant Logistics Says "More Rate Hikes Coming" â What That REALLY Means for Truckers
đ Introduction â Not Another Boring Rate Hike Story (But This One Hits Home)
Youâve heard it before: âWe have to raise rates due to rising costs.â
…
đ¨ New Trucking Regulations in 2025: What Drivers and Carriers Need to Know
đ¨ New Trucking Regulations in 2025: What Drivers and Carriers Need to Know
Change is coming down the highwayâand this time, itâs built into the …
đ¨ U.S. Trucking Industry Faces Setbacks Amid Escalating Trade War
The U.S. trucking industry just hit another potholeâand itâs not one you can swerve around.
As President Donald Trump ramps up a new trade war …
đ¨ Truckers, Brace Yourselves: Yokohama Announces 10% Price Hike on Tires Starting May
If you thought fuel was your biggest headache this yearâthink again. đ
Yokohama Tire just announced a price hike of up to 10% on all commercial …
Hyundaiâs Hydrogen Beast Hits the ACT Expo â Game-Changer or Gimmick?
Introduction: Anaheim, California just hosted the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025, and it wasnât your typical truck show filled with …
đ¨ New Mexico Drops a Fleet Reporting Bomb â What Truckers Need to Know
Introduction â The Green Wave Rolls In
Starting today, New Mexico is mandating a one-time fleet data reporting requirement for large trucking fleets …
U.S. to Import 65,000 Truckers? Hereâs What Theyâre Not Telling You
đŚ Intro â What in the Freight Is Going On?
Well well well... here we go again. The powers that be say Americaâs got a âdriver shortage,â and instead …
Trump Signs Executive Order Requiring English for Truckers â What It Really Means
Title: Speak English or Park It? Trumpâs Trucking Order Has Drivers Divided Introduction: In a bold move shaking up the trucking industry, former …
Kingsley Trucking Shuts Down: $6.7 Million Mistake or Industry Wake-Up Call?
Title: Kingsley Trucking Folds â $6.7 Million Later, Here's the Lesson Introduction: Another one gone. Canadian-based Kingsley Trucking just slammed …
Western Starâs 'Star Nation Experience': New Rigs or Just Another Recruiting Gimmick?
Title: Star Nation or Star Nonsense? Western Starâs Bold Play to Lure New Drivers Introduction: Western Star just fired up something theyâre calling …
FMCSA Drops New Regulations for 2025: What Drivers Need to Know (Before They Get Burned)
Introduction
You feel that rumble?
Thatâs not just potholes on I-80 â thatâs the FMCSA rollin' out a fresh batch of new regulations for 2025. đđĽ
This …
Independent Movers, Listen Up: ATAâs Got Some Big Talks for 2025
Introduction
Independent movers, this oneâs for yâall hauling couches, kitchen tables, and everything Uncle Bob forgot to box up. đŚđ
The American Trucking …
Recession Red Alert: How New Tariffs Could Wreck Trucking in 2025
Introduction
Well, butter my biscuits and hide the fuel cards... đđĽ
Weâve got a real economic thunderstorm brewinâ! Axios PMâs April 28, 2025 newsletter …
FMCSA Says No to Learnerâs Permits for 17-Year-Olds â Here's Why It Matters
Introduction
Another day, another debate in trucking.
This time, a high school in Washington tried convincing the feds to let 17-year-olds get learnerâs …
Driverless Trucks Hit Texas Highways â Are We Ready for the Future?
Introduction
Itâs official, folks â the future weâve been talkinâ about for years just showed up on I-45.
Auroraâs autonomous semi-trucks are now running …
Truck Rollover at Stone Church Cemetery Leaves a Big Mess and a Bigger Cleanup
Introduction
Now hereâs a headline you donât see every day...
A commercial truck didnât just roll over on the road â it plowed right into Stone Church …
Ceva Logistics Expands Again: $400 Million Deal Snags Turkish 3PL
Introduction
Well, well, well â looks like Ceva Logistics ainât just sittin' around waitin' for the global supply chain to fix itself.
Theyâre throwin' …
State and Local Police Gear Up for Aggressive Driving Crackdown in Pennsylvania
Introduction
If youâre rollin' through Pennsylvania anytime soon, you might wanna ease up off that lead foot. đ¨
From March 28 to April 27, 2025, police …
Daimler Puts the Brakes on Diesel Truck Sales in Oregon: What's Goin' On?
Introduction
Well folks, the rumble youâre hearing ainât just another convoy passin' through. Daimler Truck North America just made a big-time move: …
Container Traffic Down at the Port of L.A.âHereâs Why That Matters for Truckers
Introduction
The Port of Los Angeles is often called âAmericaâs gateway to the Pacific.â But right now? That gateway is lookinâ mighty quiet.
Container …
UPS Just Dropped $2.2 Billion on a Healthcare Haul. Hereâs Why It Matters
Introduction
When a company like UPS writes a $2.2 billion check, it ainât on a whim. This week, the shipping giant announced itâs buying Andlauer Healthcare …
Flatbeds Are BoominââThanks to a Pre-Tariff Freight Frenzy
Flatbeds Are BoominââThanks to a Pre-Tariff Freight Frenzy
Introduction
You ever notice how freight patterns start acting funny right before the …
Universal Logistics Is Moving to Nevada â But Not for the Weather
Introduction
Itâs not every day a trucking giant like Universal Logistics Holdings makes headlines for packing up its corporate paperwork and heading …
Loveâs Just Dropped 121 Reasons to Smile in Belmont, Ohio
Introduction
Letâs get one thing straightâtruck parking is rough out here.
Youâre clocking out with 5 minutes left on your ELD, crossing your fingers, …
Barrel Monsters Are on Patrol â And Truckers Better Pay Attention
Introduction
You ever be rollinâ through a work zone and feel like every cone, barrel, and sign just blurs together into an orange nightmare? Yeahâsame. …
Top Freight Brokerage Firms of 2025: Whoâs Winning the Freight Game (and What It Means for You)
đ Intro â The List Is Out⌠But Should Truckers Even Care?
Transport Topics just dropped its annual list of the Top Freight Brokerage Firms of 2025, …
âď¸ Cross-Border Chaos: Canadian Truckingâs "Nuclear Winter" Just Got Real
Intro â Cold Front Coming... and It Ainât Just the Weather
Canadian truckers are facing more than just slippery roads and moose crossings this season. …
đ Ryder's Q1 Earnings Drop Today â Why Truckers Should Actually Care
Intro â Ryderâs Report Card is Dropping⌠and It Ainât Just for Wall Street
Today, April 23, Ryder System, Inc. is scheduled to drop their first-quarter …
Women in Trucking Hit Record Numbers â But It Ainât All Smooth Roads
14% of Drivers Are Now Women â And That Numberâs Still Climbing
Introduction â
Women are making history behind the wheel â hitting a record 14% of …
Driver Shortage Deepens â But Bonuses Ainât Fixing Burnout
The Trucks Are Rollinâ, But the Drivers Are Dippinâ
Introduction â
According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the industry is now short …
Walmart Rolls Out âTrucker Wellness Hubâ â Game Changer or PR Play?
Healthy Drivers? Count Us In. But Is It Enough?
Introduction â
Walmart just announced a pilot program called the âTrucker Wellness Hub,â and itâs …
California Cracks Down on Independent Contractors â And Itâs Getting Ugly
AB5 Is Back in the Headlines, and Truckers Are Caught in the Crossfire
Introduction â
California is doubling down on AB5 enforcement, and the trucking …
FMCSA Extends ELD Mandate Review â But Will It Actually Help Drivers?
Old Trucks, New Rules, and the Same Old Story
Introduction â
The FMCSA just hit the brakes â slightly â on its push to update the ELD (Electronic …
Diesel Prices Spike Again â But Whoâs Really Getting Burned?
Truckers Say, "We Can't Keep Absorbing This!"
Introduction â
Diesel prices are out here acting like they got stock in Rolexâclimbing over $5.20 a …
đ¤ Truck Platooning Hits I-70: Fuel Saver or Driver Replacer?
A major shift just pulled into the fast lane.
Automated truck platooning is officially rolling on Interstate 70, linking Columbus, Ohio to Indianapolis, …
đŁď¸ New Highway 20 Bypass Opens in Oklahoma: Smart Move or Just Another Curve in the Road?
A fresh stretch of blacktop just hit the map: a new 5-mile bypass of Highway 20 in Rogers County, Oklahoma, is now open for business. The goal? Divert …
đ Increase in Foreign-Born Truck Drivers: The Backbone No One Talks About
Thereâs a new shift happening behind the wheel in American trucking â and itâs not about electric rigs or autonomous tech. Itâs about people.
According …
⥠Windrose Unveils Zero-Emission Long-Haul Truck: Is Diesel Done or Just Derailed?
In a bold move thatâs got the trucking world buzzing, Windrose, alongside JoyRide Logistics and EO Charging, just rolled out a brand-new zero-emission, …
đŚ Short-Haul Freight Is Booming: What Truckers Need to Know About This Big Shift
Things are changing on the asphalt, and if youâve been feeling like those long stretches of interstate are looking a little emptier lately⌠youâre not …
đ¨ Davis Express Shuts Down After 44 Years: What It Means for the Rest of Us
After four decades of hauling refrigerated freight across the Southeast, Florida-based Davis Express is calling it quits. On April 23, the family-run carrier …
Driver Pay Is Up 16% â But Is It Finally Enough?
Introduction:
đ Truck driver wages just jumped 16% in Q1 2025, and the industryâs buzzinâ louder than a Jake brake on a mountain downgrade. Companies …
The ELD Mandate: Efficiency Tool or Industry Buzzkill?
Introduction:
Since its rollout, the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate has been hailed by some as a necessary safety upgrade⌠and cursed by others …
Operation Safe Driver Week Is Coming â And It Ainât Just About Speeding
Introduction:
Julyâs heat just got hotter, and it ainât from your APU cutting out again.
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) just announced …
Fireworks Haulers Want Out of FMCSA Rules â Is It Boom or Bust?
Introduction:
What do you get when you mix explosive cargo, high-stakes deadlines, and government red tape? A fiery request for exemptions â literally. …
Illinois Gives Truckers a Break: IRP Renewal Deadline Extended to April 18
Introduction:
Finally â a little good news for truckers! Illinois has officially extended the International Registration Plan (IRP) renewal deadline …
Wyoming Lawmaker Wants Drivers to Speak English â Safety or Discrimination?
Introduction:
Well now... Wyoming just lit a match under the CB radio. A state legislator is pushinâ the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to …
âTariff Tensions Take a Breather â But Whatâs That Mean for Trucking?â
Intro â Tariffs Are on Ice (Temporarily), But the Fireâs Still Hot
Well well well⌠Washington and Beijing finally hit the brakes â at least for 90 days. …
âEven J.B. Hunt Canât Dodge the Freight Funk: What an 8% Drop in Income Means for Youâ
Introduction â When the Big Dogs Limp, You Better Pay Attention
When a powerhouse like J.B. Hunt reports an 8% drop in operating income, itâs more than …
âTrucking Insurance 2025: What Theyâre Not Telling You at the MCIEF Conferenceâ
Introduction â Orlando, Sunshine⌠and Liability Risk? Oh my!
While tourists are chasing Mickey Mouse, insurance pros are chasing clarity at the 2025 …
⥠$250 Million Shockwave: Californiaâs Port Trucking Goes Electric â Ready or Not đŹ Introduction
California's ports are about to get a major jolt â and weâre not talking about dock delays or another union showdown. Weâre talking $250 million dollars, …
đ Another One Bites the Dust? Proficient Auto Logistics Scoops Up PA Hauler
đŹ Introduction
Here we go again â another trucking company swallowed up in the never-ending game of "Who Owns Who This Week." This time, itâs Proficient …
đ¨ Trucker Beats the System? Supreme Court Victory Over Marijuana Testing Sends Shockwaves đŹ
You ever hear of a truck driver beatinâ the odds and walkinâ away from the U.S. Supreme Court with a win? Nah, that ainât your everyday news. But guess …
đ¨ Mackâs âPioneerâ Long-Haul Truck Drops: Game-Changer or Just More Shiny Chrome? đŹ Introduction
Mack Trucks made a splash in the Big Apple with the reveal of their newest rig â the âPioneer.â And no, it wasnât a re-run of an old truck in new paint. …
Kodiak Robotics Goes Public in $2.5B SPAC Deal â What It Really Means for Truckers
Introduction
Another day, another tech company saying theyâre here to ârevolutionize trucking.â This time, itâs Kodiak Robotics â the autonomous trucking …
Over 15,000 CDL Holders Face Downgrades After FMCSA Cracks Down
Introduction
Imagine this: Youâre doing everything by the book. You passed your physical, turned in your paperwork, and youâre out here hauling freight …
đŤ Bill Introduced to Stop FMCSA Speed Limiter Mandate â The DRIVE Act Rides Again
Intro â Speed limiters: safety feature or driver straitjacket?
If youâve been rollinâ long enough, youâve already felt the choke chain of a speed-limited …
đ Amazon Launches Inbound-Only LTL Freight Service â Should Truckers Worry?
Intro â Amazonâs tightening its grip on freight
You ever notice how Amazonâs like that dude at the truck stop who just keeps buying stuff â now heâs …
đ Texas Is Cookinâ Up Batteries and Truckingâs About to Feel the Heat
Introduction â Big Batteries, Big Freight, Big Texas Energy
Texas. Land of wide-open roads, spicy BBQ, and now... booming battery plants? Thatâs right …
đ Parallel Systems Raises $38 Million to Take a Swing at Short-Haul Trucking
Intro â A new player just rolled onto the tracks⌠and they ainât using diesel
Letâs say youâre chillinâ in the cab, radio on, waiting for a load â and …
Nashvilleâs Traffic Trap: The Bottleneck Thatâs Costing Truckers Big
Introduction
If youâve ever driven through Nashville and had your blood pressure spike from bumper-to-bumper traffic, youâre not alone â and now youâve …
ATA Backs New Bill to Tackle Cargo Theft â But Will It Actually Stop the Stealinâ?
Introduction
Cargo theft ain't new. Itâs been around longer than diesel fumes and diner coffee â but in the last couple years, it's been skyrocketing, …
Over 14,300 Freight Workers Laid Off â Is Trucking the Next Domino?
Introduction
If you thought things were cooling off in freight⌠buckle up. Itâs official â more than 14,300 workers in the freight sector have been …
Traton Says the North American Truck Market Is Slowing Down â Should Drivers Be Worried?
Introduction
If youâve been feeling like the freight lanes are a little lighter and the rates ainât what they used to be, youâre not imagining things. …
Heavier Loads, Bigger Battles: Will Congress Let Trucks Carry More?
Introduction
Alright, letâs get into it. Word on the blacktop is that trucking associations are pushing Congress to test out higher weight limits on …
Is AI the New Dispatcher? Uber Freightâs High-Tech Route Shake-Up
Introduction
Alright, letâs talk about something thatâs rollinâ into the industry faster than a new hire hittinâ a curb on day one â artificial intelligence. …
Title: Texas Trucking Job Fair Rolls In â Opportunities Ahead for CDL Drivers
Introduction Attention drivers, rookies, and career-changers: if youâre anywhere near Mission, Texas, on **April 10, 2025**, go ahead and pencil in a …
Title: Truckers Are Tired of Getting Set Up â New Bill Aims to Shut Down Staged Accidents
Introduction Imagine cruisinâ along, mindinâ your business, and suddenly a car cuts you off, slams the brakesâand boomâyouâre the bad guy. These ainât …
Title: South Dakota Drops Spring Load Limits â Big News for Big Loads
Introduction Spring just got a little less annoying for South Dakota truckers. The stateâs Department of Transportation officially lifted spring load …
OOIDA Takes the Fight to California: Will AB 5 Crush the Owner-Operator Dream?
Introduction: Courtroom Clash with the Future of Independent Trucking on the Line
Today, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) …
Breaking the Mold: Karen Smerchek Steers TCA into New Territory
Introduction: A Historic Shift in Trucking Leadership
In a move that's got the trucking industry buzzing louder than a Jake brake on a downhill grade, …
Truck Safety Crackdowns Drop Under Trump â What That Means for Drivers
Introduction: Is Truck Safety Getting Ghosted?
The Washington Post just threw a wrench into the gears with their headline:
âTruck Safety Enforcement …
Burnsed Trucking Swerves Trump Tariffs with a Seafood Power Play
Introduction: Tariffs Hit, Burnsed Hits Back
With Trump back in office and bringing a fresh wave of tariffs like itâs 2018 all over again, the trucking …
Truck Tech Watch: Why the SAE WCX Event in Detroit Matters for Every Driver
Introduction:
Think SAE WCX sounds like some NASA launch or a robot convention? Nah, itâs a real-world tech show that could flip the trucking game …
Class 8 Chaos: Truck Orders Are Up⌠But Also Down? Welcome to Freight Market Whiplash
đ Introduction:
If youâve been watching the market like a hawk while sipping your truck stop coffee, youâve probably seen the headlines:
âTruck orders …
Total Eclipse of the Freight: How Aprilâs Solar Event Could Black Out Your Trucking Route
đ Introduction:
You mightâve thought solar eclipses were just for backyard astronomers with folding chairs and cardboard glasses...
But this one? …
LTI Trucking Shuts Down â 250 Drivers Left Scrambling
đĽ Intro:
Another one bites the dust.
LTI Trucking Services, a mid-sized Midwest carrier, just dropped a bomb on 250 drivers â theyâre shutting down …
BP Just Ditched Its Clean Trucking Plans â Back to Oil They Go
đĽ Intro:
Well, that didnât last long.
BP â yeah, that BP â just shut down its entire low-carbon mobility team, the group that was supposed to lead …
Spring Is Here â And Itâs Messing With Trucking Capacity Again
đą Intro:
You ever notice how when the weather changes, so does the entire freight game?
Yep â spring is trucking's mood swing season. Just when you …
Load Boards Are Cracking Down â Stricter Driver Verification Is Here
đ¨ Intro: What Now?
So, you finally get your paperwork in order, update your insurance, and hop on your favorite load board to grab some freightâand …
Major Trucking Company Shuts Down â No Bankruptcy, Just Gone. What Happened?
Imagine showing up for your shift and the gates are locked. The app wonât work. The phones are dead. Website? Deleted.
Thatâs the reality for drivers …
Freight Rates Are Still Trash: Why the âTrucking Recoveryâ Is Just Corporate Propaganda
đ Intro:
âHang tight, freightâs about to bounce back.â
Thatâs what theyâve been saying for how long now? Meanwhile, youâre out here chasing $1.50/mile …
New Year, New Shutdowns: CVSA's 2025 Out-of-Service Criteria Just Dropped â Here's What Truckers Need to Know
Introduction:
Spring has sprungâand so has CVSAâs new list of ways to shut you down.
As of April 1, 2025, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance rolled …
Maersk Drops April 2025 Market Update â Hereâs What Truckers & Shippers REALLY Need to Know
Introduction:
Letâs be honestâmost market reports from global shipping giants like Maersk read like sleep aids for Wall Street folks. Full of buzzwords …
Trash Tech Takeover: Waste Management to Cut 5,000 Jobs by 2026 â Starting with Truckers
Introduction:
Remember when trash was just trash?
Now itâs tech.
Houston-based Waste Management just announced itâs laying off 5,000 people by 2026, …
Truckers Still Fighting to Pee in Peace: Congress Reintroduces Bathroom Access Bill
Introduction:
You ever haul freight across two state lines, hit traffic, skip lunch, hold it through five hours of waiting⌠then finally get to the …
Freight Delays & Flooded Highways: Midwest and South Get Slammed by Severe Weather
Introduction â Itâs Raining Chaos Out Here
If you're driving through the Midwest or South right now, you might want to keep one hand on the wheel …
Truckers vs. CBD: Supreme Court Says âGame Onâ for RICO Lawsuits
Introduction â âTHC-Freeâ My Axle
Imagine this: You buy a âTHC-freeâ CBD product to ease your back pain from hours behind the wheel. Youâre careful. …
USPS Electric Truck Plan Might Get Canceled?! What That Really Means for Trucking
Introduction â Wait, $3 Billion... Just Poof?
The U.S. Postal Service had a big, shiny, futuristic dream: replace their aging, gas-guzzling delivery …
The 2026 Peterbilt 579: A Sneak Peek at Its Mind-Blowing Features (and a Few Thatâll Raise Eyebrows)
Introduction:
Remember when a new truck meant bigger stacks, shinier chrome, and maybe an upgraded stereo?
Yeah, those days are gone.
The 2026 …
Trump Pardons Nikolaâs Founder â Because Apparently, Fraud Doesnât Apply to Electric Trucks
Introduction:
Trevor Miltonâthe flashy founder of Nikola Motors who got caught hyping up trucks that didnât work, misleading investors, and turning …
DHL Just Dropped $195M on a Pharma Logistics Company â But Whatâs That Mean for U.S. Truckers?
Introduction:
Germany-based logistics giant DHL just dropped $195 million to buy CryoPDP, a U.S. company that specializes in pharmaceutical logistics. …
Found Too Late: What One Truckerâs Death Says About the Industry That Keeps Ignoring Its Drivers
Introduction:
A truck driver was found dead in his cab at a Nebraska truck stopâtwo days after anyone heard from him. Two whole days. Thatâs 48 hours …
80,000 Pounds of Beef Stolen by Fake Trucking Company â And Nobodyâs Found the Meat
𼊠A truckload of beef, a fake carrier, and a missing load worth $350,000. This isnât a Netflix doc⌠itâs real trucking in 2025.
Intro: Forget Aliens, …
Volvo Just Laid Off 350 Workers â Hereâs What Theyâre Not Saying About the Trucking Slowdown
đĽ When the orders dry up, the pink slips come out. Welcome to the cycle nobody wants to talk about.
Intro: The Boom-Bust Game of Truck Manufacturing …
Still No Place to Park a Rig? Congress Might Finally Do Something About It
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ż Truckers are tired of parking on exit rampsâand it looks like Washington might be listening.
Intro: You Can Haul Americaâs Freight, But You Canât …
Stuck in the Messy Middle? Hereâs How Fleets Can Actually Pick the Right Powertrain (Without Guessing)
đ Because nobody wants to drop six figures on the wrong truck tech.
Intro: "Messy Middle" or Corporate Buzzword?
The trucking world is changing faster …
KILL THE 12% TRUCK TAX? ABOUT TIME
đ Introduction:
You know whatâs worse than paying $150,000 for a truck?
Paying an extra 12% just because Uncle Sam says so.
Thatâs rightâthe federal …
Meet Topsy: Edisonâs Diesel-Electric Truck Could Change the Game (If It Doesnât Break First)
đ Introduction:
Just when you thought trucking tech couldnât get weirderâor coolerâEdison Motors drops a hybrid rig named âTopsy.â
Thatâs right, …
Texas Trucking Company Files for Bankruptcy â Is This the Canary in the Diesel Mine?
đ Introduction:
Another one bites the dust.
A Henderson, Texas-based trucking companyâalong with its affiliated businessesâhas officially filed for …
Towed and Robbed? Indiana Might Finally Be Doing Something About Itâ
đ Introduction:
You ever get towed and feel like you got mugged in broad daylightâwith a receipt?
Well, Indiana truckers know that pain all too well. …
â$10,000 for New Truckers? Or Just Another Political Head Fake?â
đ Introduction:
So⌠Congress says they finally care about truckers again. That usually means one of two things:
An election is coming up.
The …
1,300 Pounds of Meth in Tractor-Trailers: CBP Seizures Expose Freightâs Dark Side
1,300 Pounds of Meth in Tractor-Trailers: CBP Seizures Expose Freightâs Dark Side
When Freight Gets Dirty â Real Dirty
It wasnât just produce or car …
EPA Drops $135 Million on California to Kill Diesel Trucks â Progress or Political Show?
Green Light for Green Trucks
California just got a big, fat check from the feds â $135 million courtesy of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). …
New Yorkâs Electric Truck Tug-of-War: Clean Air or Just More Red Tape?
The Empire Stateâs Got Beef⌠With Diesel
Welcome to New York, where pizzaâs thin, trafficâs thick, and now â the battle over electric trucks is heating …
Trump Slaps 25% Tariff on Imported Cars: Win for American Workers or More Headaches for Truckers?
March 27, 2025: The Day Trade Wars Shifted Gears Again Well, here we go again. President Donald Trump has re-entered the trade war ring with a 25% tariff …
Reckless Homicide Charges Filed Against Trucker After Fatal Crash
A 9-Year-Old Lost His Life â and Yet Another Hours-of-Service Violation Raises Alarms in the Industry
Introduction
This isnât the kind of story …
MATS 2025 Kicks Off: Truckingâs Super Bowl Just Dropped a Wrench⌠and Itâs a Good Thing
The 53rd Annual Mid-America Trucking Show rolls into Louisville with chrome, connection, and a game-changing focus on repair.
Introduction
If youâve …
R&M Trucking Just Went Electric â But Does It Actually Make Sense for Truckers?
The first U.S. customer to roll out a Volvo VNR Electric via Truck-as-a-Service? Yep, itâs R&M Trucking. But letâs break down what that really means for …
`February Freight Surprise: Tonnage Ticks Up⌠But Is It Real or Just a Tariff Sugar Rush?
ATA Reports a 3% Bump in Freight Hauls, But Donât Start Ordering Chrome Yet
Introduction
After months of doomscrolling through freight recession …
Trucking Calls for Crackdown on Illegal Mexican Drivers Taking U.S. Freight Jobs
Introduction:
Imagine busting your butt to land loads, keep your numbers tight, and stay legal â only to lose the haul to someone who isnât even supposed …
Trucking Company Owner Gets 4 Years for Lying to the FMCSA â Hereâs What Really Went Down
Introduction:
When most folks hear âFMCSA violation,â they think fines, warnings, or maybe a temporary shutdown. But this week? One trucking company …
OOIDA Rolls Into Congress: Will Lawmakers Finally Listen to Real Truckers?
Introduction:
Every time Congress starts talking highways and infrastructure, drivers know whatâs coming: more rules, more red tape, and maybe a half-finished …
RIP to a Legend: Kenworth W900 Gets Parked for Good After 65 Year
Introduction:
If the Kenworth W900 were a person, itâd be that old-school trucker in the corner of the diner â worn boots, full of stories, still running …
$100 Million Lawsuit After Fatal I-35 Crash: Amazon, a Trucker, and the Industry on Trial
đ Introduction:
It was a normal day on I-35 in Austin, Texasâuntil it wasnât. On March 13, an 18-wheeler plowed into multiple vehicles, killing five …
Charlotteâs âTruck Parking Toolâ Is Cute, But Will It Actually Help Drivers?
Introduction:
Picture this: Itâs 10:47 PM. Youâve got 13 minutes left on your clock, you're dead tired, and every truck stop from here to Timbuktu is …
They Stole Her Husbandâs Memorial. The Industry Gave Her a Legacy Instead.
Introduction:
In an industry known for long hauls, tight schedules, and tough skin, itâs easy to forget that trucking is still personal.
But every …
EPA Slams the Brakes on Electric Trucks? Why the ATA Is Cheering While the Planet Sighs
Introduction:
Well, well, well... looks like the governmentâs doing a U-turnâagain.
The EPA, under the Trump administration, just decided to roll …
AI Just Got a CDL? Meet Augie, the Assistant Coming for Dispatchers' Jobs
Introduction:
First it was robots taking fast food jobs. Then AI started writing blogs and making music. Now? Itâs clocking in at your dispatch desk. …
Driverless Trucks Are Coming for Your Route⌠But Should You Really Panic Yet?
Introduction:
Youâve heard the buzz. Maybe youâve even seen one zip past you with no one behind the wheel. Autonomous trucks are the new golden child …
Bigger Trucks, Bigger Problems? Why Heavier Rigs Could Cost Billions in Bridge Repairs
Introduction:
Truckers are no strangers to change, but not all changes are for the better. Congress is mulling over a proposal to increase truck weight …
Amazon Eyeing LTL? What This Means for Truckers and the Freight Industry
Introduction:
Just when you thought Amazon had its hands in every logistics pie, here comes another shake-up. Reports suggest the e-commerce giant is …
Truckload 2025: Whatâs in Store for the Biggest Trucking Event of the Year?
Introduction:
If thereâs one thing truckers know, itâs that the industry never stops movingâliterally and figuratively. And in 2025, the trucking …
How Northwest Arkansas Became Americaâs Trucking Powerhouse
Introduction:
If someone told you that a quiet, mountainous corner of Arkansas would become a trucking empire, you might have laughed. But Northwest …
Borderlands Boom or Bust? U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Hits $134B, But Tariffs Loom Large
Introduction:
If you thought the trucking industry was going to cruise into 2025 smoothly, think again. In January alone, trade between the U.S., …
Houston Truckers Now Have to Buy Back Their Own Stolen Equipment â Welcome to Trucking in 2025!
Introduction:
Imagine working hard all week, pulling long hauls, and parking your rig for a much-needed break, only to wake up and find a crucial …
CEO of ATG Truckload Found Dead in a Burning BuildingâEmployee Arrested
A Truckerâs Nightmare Thatâs Not About Freight Rates
Trucking has plenty of problemsâlow pay, long hours, and dispatchers who swear, "This is a quick …
Connectivity Could Transform TruckingâBut Will It Help Drivers or Just Big Business?
From CB Radios to Smart TrucksâAre Truckers Ready for the Digital Revolution?
Remember when a clipboard, a CB radio, and a good co-pilot were all …
Top 5 Legal Issues Trucking Faces Under the New AdministrationâWill It Change the Game?
Truckingâs Future is on the Line
Every time a new president steps in, truckers get nervous. Will fuel prices skyrocket? Will they crack down on owner-operators? …
Driverless Trucks: Revolutionizing Freight or Steering into Trouble?
Introduction: A Sci-Fi Future on Our Highways?
Imagine cruising down I-45 in Texas, sharing the road with an 18-wheeler with no driver. No CB radio …
Trucking Stocks Take a Dive, But Citi Says âBuy the Dipâ
Introduction: A Market Meltdown or a Hidden Opportunity?
Imagine thisâyouâre cruising down the highway, everything looks smooth, and then BAM! A pothole …
Rolling with the Punches: Truckers, Cocaine Seizures, and the Road Ahead
The Unexpected Detour
Picture this: You're cruising down I-10, your rig humming a familiar tune, when you hear about a fellow trucker busted with …
The U.S. Trucking Industry is in Trouble â But Not for the Reason You Think"
Introduction
The American trucking industry is the backbone of the economy, moving over 72% of all freight in the U.S. But lately, truckers arenât just …
Trucking in Turmoil: New York's Green Dream vs. Diesel Reality
Introduction
Picture this: You're cruising down I-90, the hum of your diesel engine your only companion, when suddenly, New York's Governor decides …
đ Nikolaâs Factory Up for Auction â Is This the End of Hydrogen Trucks?
đ¨ Hydrogen-Powered Truck Dreams... Going Once, Going Twice?
Nikola Corporation, once hyped as the "Tesla of trucking," has just received approval …
Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagarâs Santo Tequila Trucks Hijacked in 'Double Heist'âNow $1M Worth of Tequila Is Missing!
Introduction
Picture this: Two trucks loaded with $1 million worth of premium tequila vanish into thin air. No, this isnât the plot of a new Fast …
New York Lawmakers Push to Delay Electric Truck Mandate â A Necessary Pause or a Step Back?
Introduction
New Yorkâs roads might not be as green as plannedâat least, not yet. Democratic legislators are fighting to delay Governor Kathy Hochulâs …
Decker Truck Line Closes Montana Terminal â What It Means for Truckers
Introduction
Another one bites the dust! Decker Truck Line Inc., a well-known name in the trucking industry, has officially shut down its Missoula, …
Freight Train Heists Targeting Nike Sneakers â A Bold New Crime Wave
Introduction
Move over, bank robbersâtrain heists are making a comeback! In a crime spree straight out of an old Western, thieves have stolen over $2 …
How $1M in Toys Vanished in a New Type of Trucking Scam
Introduction
The holiday season had arrived, a time for givingâbut for cargo thieves, it was also a time for taking. In a shocking new scam, criminals …
California's Clean Air Crusade Hits a Roadblock: Emission Rules Withdrawn Amid Federal Pushback
Introduction
California has long been at the forefront of environmental initiatives, striving to implement stringent emission regulations to combat …
The New Sneaky Pay Cut Trucking Companies Donât Want You to Notice
Introduction
You ever check your paycheck and think, "Wait a minute⌠whereâs the rest of my money?" Youâre not crazy. Trucking companies have found …
The Most Controversial Change in Trucking That No Oneâs Ready For
Introduction
If you thought trucking was just about driving, think againâbecause the industry is about to change forever, and not everyoneâs going …
Truckers vs. Tariffs: Navigating the Bumpy Road Ahead
Introduction:
Imagine you're a trucker hauling a load of goods across the U.S.-Canada border, only to find out that new tariffs have jacked up costs …
Will These New Mack Truck Innovations Actually Save Truckers Money, or Just Add More Costs?
Introduction:
Mack Trucks just rolled out their latest fuel efficiency and tech innovations at TMC 2025, promising to revolutionize the industry. …
Mack Trucks Unveils Cutting-Edge Tech at TMC 2025: Revolutionizing Fuel Efficiency or Just More Gadgets?
Introduction:
Just when you thought your rig had all the bells and whistles it could handle, Mack Trucks rolls into the Technology & Maintenance Council …
Will High-Tech Trains Steal Freight From Truckers?
đ¨ Introduction â Why Should Truckers Care?
Just when truckers thought they only had to worry about self-driving rigs, now the railroads are stepping …
$5.4M Trucking VerdictâWhoâs REALLY Paying?
đ¨ Introduction â Why Should Truckers Care?
A tragic trucking accident, a $5.4 million lawsuit, and a big question: Whoâs footing the bill? When an …
U.S. New Vehicle Sales Expected to Rise in February: What It Means for Truckers
Truck Sales Are Up, But Whoâs Really Winning?
If you thought trucking was slowing down, think again. The latest report from J.D. Power and GlobalData …
Trucking Industry Anticipates Increased Mergers and Acquisitions in 2025
Big Changes Ahead: Why Trucking Mergers Are Heating Up
The trucking industry has had a wild ride over the past few years. After a two-year freight …
Trucking Conditions Expected to Improve Slowly in 2025
The Road to Recovery: Is 2025 the Year Trucking Bounces Back?
After a rough couple of years, the trucking industry is finally seeing signs of improvement …
Trucking Executives Brace for 2025 Rate Shifts â Whatâs Really Coming?
Introduction:
If you thought 2024 was a rollercoaster for freight rates, just wait until 2025. Trucking executives across the industry are forecasting …
Georgia Senate Approves Seat Belt Evidence in Accident Lawsuits
The Georgia Senate has passed a controversial bill allowing seat belt usage to be considered as evidence in accident lawsuits. This marks a significant …
CDL Downgrades Are Coming: Will You Lose Your License?
If you thought the FMCSA was done messing with truckers, think again. New regulations are rolling out, and if you donât meet the latest compliance requirements, …
Truckingâs Economic Reality Check: Challenges, Opportunities & Whatâs Next?
Introduction:
The trucking industry is no stranger to ups and downs. But in 2024, the rollercoaster feels more like a freefall with no seatbelt. Fuel …
FMCSA's 2025 Regulations: What Truckers Need to Know"
Introduction
Hey there, road warriors! đŁ Buckle up because the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is rolling out new regulations …
Autonomous Trucks: Are They Taking Over Faster Than We Think?
Introduction
Hey there, road warriors! đŁ Ever feel like the futureâs barreling down on you faster than a rookie flying downhill with no jake brake? …
Cargo Theft in 2024: Thieves Are WinningâAre Truckers Losing?
Introduction: A Truckerâs Worst Nightmare-
Imagine this: You park your rig at a rest stop, grab a quick bite, and come back to an empty trailer. Gone. …
Houstonâs Highway Nightmare: Truck Bottlenecks Are Getting Worse
Introduction
If youâve ever driven through Houston, you know one thing: youâre gonna be late. But now, itâs officialâHouston has one of the worst truck …
Economic Trends in Trucking: Navigating a Shifting Industry
The trucking industry is a vital part of the global economy, responsible for transporting goods across vast distances. However, like any sector, it is …
Trucking Execs Says the Industry is Recovering- But the Drivers Feeling it ?
Introduction:
If youâve been driving long enough, you know one thing for sure: trucking ârecoveriesâ donât always mean more money in a driverâs pocket. …
Fuel Prices Are Up Again â Because, Of Course, They Are!
Introduction: Well, well, well⌠look whoâs back climbing the charts like a bad pop songâfuel prices! Just when truckers thought they might get a break …
Is the Trucking Industry Heading for a Recession?"
Introduction:The trucking industry is no stranger to economic ups and downs, but lately, the road ahead is looking a little rough. With rising costs, lower …
Mega Carriers Are Cutting WagesâWhat It Means for Truckers in 2025
Introduction:Mega carriers have long dominated the trucking industry, but in 2025, theyâre making headlines for all the wrong reasonsâcutting driver wages …
Hydrogen-Powered Trucks: The Roadblocks, the Hype, and Whatâs Next
The trucking industry has seen plenty of fuel debates over the yearsâdiesel, electric, and now, hydrogen.
At first glance, hydrogen-powered trucks …
How New Legislation is Shaking Up (and Shaking Down) the U.S. Trucking Industry
Introduction
Laws and regulations are like potholesâinevitable, frustrating, and often popping up right when you thought you were in the clear. The U.S. …
Big Shifts in Trucking: Layoffs, Laws, and a Whole Lot of Adjusting
As of February 20, 2025 , the U.S. trucking industry is hitting some unexpected speed bumpsâ layoffs, new regulations, and the ever-changing …
Truckers Jamboree 2016 Walcott Iowa 80 Truckstop
Once again it's time for the IOWA 80 Truckerstop Jamboree. Starts today and lasts until Sunday Eve.
The will have all kinds of vendors and plenty of …
What this industry does not want you to know.
What the freight brokerage business doesn't want disclosed.
By: ShippersCarriers.com LLC
www.ShippersCarriers.com
First of all, I wish to point out …
IRS Form 2290 HVUT Requirements
The heavy vehicle use tax or HVUT is an annual fee assessed on heavy vehicles operating on public highways at registered gross weights equal to or exceeding …
MORE TRUCK STOPS AIM AT REDUCING TRUCK IDLING
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Do you know IRS Form 2290 Due dates for the Tax Year 2012-2013?
Hi,
I work for ExpressTruckTax.com, check out IRS Form 2290 due dates for e-filing Form 2290 for Tax Year 2012-2013 for your Trucks.
The normal tax …
Rolling Strong's Driver Wellness Tour Takes To The Road
LAS VEGAS, NV â The 2012 Rolling Strong⢠Driver Wellness Tour began its nationwide appearances at nine Pilot Flying J locations beginning April 18, 2012 …
Refrigerated Food Express (RFX, Inc.) Office Manager Monique DeVoe Featured in Top 30 Transportation Brokers List by Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)
Refrigerated Food Express (RFX, Inc.) office manager Monique DeVoe has recently made the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) list of top 30 …
Truman Smith, a trucker from Mo Fatally Shot in E. St. Louis at Fresh Warehousing at 2601 McCasland Avenue
If you saw anything that may be related to a shooting by on Feb 17 Thursday morning before 6am at the Fresh Warehousing 2601 McCasland Avenue East Saint …
Local trucking jobs for Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico CDL holders
Schneider National is seeking drivers for their bulk and dedicated divisions. Thanks to black gold.
If you live in or near
Laredo, Alice, San Antonio, …
Mosio Increases Mobile Worker Productivity and Competitive Advantages for Small and Medium Sized Businesses Through FieldForce Mobile, Group Text Messaging for Company Communications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 26, 2011
Mosio Increases Mobile Worker Productivity and Competitive Advantages for Small and Medium Sized Businesses …
Are you aware of the 2011-2012 Form 2290 Delays?
Hi,
I work for 2290Tax.com, and the IRS has asked us to help spread the news about the Delay for Form 2290. Can we can get the word out to your users? …
Expo Offers Chance to Learn About Trucking Jobs, As Well As Family Entertainment
As the American economy makes a slow recovery from the recession of 2008-2009, jobs remain hard to come by in some professions.
Thatâs absolutely not …
mexico and the us....
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/07/business/us-and-mexico-sign-trucking-agreement.html?_r=4
http://www.ooida.com/MediaCenter/Press_Releases/2011/070611-02.shtml …
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DAC Darn Report
Many potential drivers have asked questions regarding past criminal convictions affecting their employment opportunities in the trucking industry. Federal …
Its Deregulation Stupid...
Often as we navigate skillfully around preoccupied four wheelers pulling stunts on the big road, we hear uninformed chatter on our CBs relative to how …
Program For Truckers That Cross The Border Helps Smuggler
Trucking companies that go through extra steps to make crossing the border easier are also targets by the drug smugglers for the very same reason.
The …
Kool Rig The No Idle law Solution
This is for truckers that need an Air Conditioning/Heating unit for the no idle zone law.
The Kool Rig system is the most advanced cab comfort system …
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CVSA to target agressive drivers Oct 18-25th
CVSA: Aggressive Drivers Will Get An Aggressive Response
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During the week of October 19-25, law enforcement across North America will actively …
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Even when I do get a solid eight hours of sleep, there are still days when I just can?t shake the tired feeling, especially …
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