🚛 Key Takeaways From the Latest in Trucking News (July 2025)

by TRUCKERS VA
(UNITED STATES)

This blog post breaks down key takeaways from a video that pulls together tips from multiple articles. Each section links to the full article so you can dig in further when you're ready.

🛑 North Carolina Weighs Ban on Truck Booting
Truckers in North Carolina might finally catch a break. A new bill proposes banning the booting of big rigs on private property — a move seen as a win for drivers who need legal rest but get slapped with immobilizing fees. The boot ban doesn’t eliminate towing or fines, but it ensures due process and highlights the urgent need for better parking nationwide.

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🎯 Strategic Cargo Theft Spikes in CA, TX, and IL
Cargo theft is getting slicker and smarter. Criminals are using “strategic theft” tactics — like fake shipping companies and forged documents — to disappear with loads. California, Texas, and Illinois are hot spots. Drivers need to stay alert, verify credentials, and report anything shady. Knowledge is your best security system.

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🧾 FMCSA Reopens DataQs Rulemaking
Good news: The FMCSA is finally listening. They're revisiting the DataQs system, which lets drivers challenge bad safety data. For years, drivers complained about inaccurate info messing with their records. This move could mean more transparency and fairness in how safety scores are handled.

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⛽ Love’s Opens Ninth New Stop of 2025
Winslow, Arizona just got a new trucker hotspot. Love’s opened their ninth travel stop of the year, packed with parking, food, and clean showers. Every new location matters in a world where good stops are gold. Let’s hope this trend keeps rolling across the map.

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💸 Trucker Wages Show Signs of Cooling Off
After several years of solid growth, trucker wages in 2025 are beginning to flatten. Is this just a seasonal dip or the beginning of something bigger? Experts are split, but drivers are already noticing fewer raises and tighter margins. Now’s a good time to review your finances and consider side hustles.

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👩🏾‍🎓 First Black Woman Wins ‘Future of Trucking’ Scholarship
History was made as the first Black woman claimed the “Future of Trucking” scholarship. It’s a major milestone for representation in the industry and proof that trucking is opening more doors. The scholarship helps aspiring drivers cover the steep cost of CDL school — a big deal for folks looking to enter the industry with less debt.

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📌 Wrap-Up & Next Moves
Whether it's new laws, wage shifts, or safety wins, trucking is changing fast. Stay informed, stay ready.

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