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Jan 21, 2026
🚛 Sikh Truckers and Senator Schiff: Fighting Federal Regulatory Bias
Diesel-Powered Summary of Key Stories from LifeAsATrucker.com This blog post breaks down key takeaways from a hot-topic video that pulls together six
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Jan 21, 2026
FMCSA’s New CMV Marking Crackdown: Fraud or Fair Game?
Introduction – That USDOT Number Might Be Costing You More Than You Think If you’re running under your own authority, better double-check what’s on the
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Jan 21, 2026
California’s Sikh Truckers Push Back: Senator Schiff Joins the Fight
Introduction – When Regulation Feels Like Discrimination Imagine doing everything right. You build your business, follow the rules, and support your family
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Jan 21, 2026
Cape Coral Crackdown: Truck Driver Says City Is Forcing Him Out
Introduction – When Your Hometown Turns On You You build a life. Buy a rig. Serve your customers. Put in long hours behind the wheel. And then one day,
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Jan 21, 2026
Non-Dom Drivers on the Chopping Block? What That Means for Trucking in 2026
Intro – Wait… Who Can Drive Now? If you thought getting into trucking was already a mess, buckle up — because Uncle Sam just dropped a bomb on the industry
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Jan 21, 2026
Pothole Problems on Coquihalla: Why Truckers Are Fed Up With Highway 5
Introduction – The Highway That’s Punchin’ Back If you're running loads through British Columbia, chances are you’ve danced with the beast that is Highway
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Jan 21, 2026
Is Caterpillar Making a Comeback in Truck Engines? Don’t Hold Your Breath…
Introduction – The Golden Days of Cat Power If you've ever driven a rig with a Caterpillar engine, you know the deal: raw power, that signature growl,
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Jan 20, 2026
⚖️ The Chicago Trucking Verdict: What It Really Means for Drivers
This blog post breaks down key takeaways from a video that pulls together insights from multiple articles. Each section links to the full write-up,
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Jan 20, 2026
⛽ Fuel Thieves, Freight Funk & the Real Crisis in Trucking
Is someone stealing fuel… or just stealing your attention? If you’ve been scrolling social media lately, you’ve probably seen the buzz: “Fuel thieves
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Jan 20, 2026
🚨 Trucking Rule Shakeup: New Regs, Leadership Swaps & What’s Really Going Down
“New Bosses, New Rules: Trucking Regs Getting a 2025 Overhaul” Introduction: If you thought things were finally settling down, guess again. The U.S.
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Jan 20, 2026
🚨 Another Trucking Giant Just Crashed: What STG's Fall Means for Drivers
41 Years on the Road... Gone Overnight STG Logistics, a well-known Ohio-based freight and logistics company, just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after
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Jan 20, 2026
🛣️ Illinois Trucking Rules Getting a Tune-Up: IDOT Workshop on the Horizon
“New Rules, Old Roads? IDOT's Trucking Workshop Drops Feb 13” Introduction: Calling all Illinois drivers—whether you're hauling grain, gravel, or Amazon
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Jan 20, 2026
🔥 Natural Gas Is Back?! What Cummins' X15N Means for the Future of Big Rigs
Is diesel finally getting some competition on the highway? There’s a new old fuel making a comeback in the world of trucking, and it ain’t electricity.
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Jan 20, 2026
🚛 Trucking Verdict in Chicago: Why This Case Might Be Bigger Than It Looks
“Chicago Trucking Case: Justice Served or System Glitched?” Introduction: The courtroom drama just got diesel-fueled, y’all. A trucking defense verdict
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Jan 19, 2026
The Cracks in the Cabin: America's Trucking Crisis
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
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Jan 19, 2026
7 Things Truckers Can’t Stand on the Road (That You Probably Do Without Realizing)
Because driving 80,000 lbs isn’t hard enough without the circus around you... Let’s keep it real — being a trucker ain’t just about rolling down the highway
Jan 19, 2026
What Truck Drivers Understand That Most People Don’t (And Why It Matters)
Ever wonder what truckers really think about while rollin’ across the country? Most folks see big rigs and think: traffic jam, road trip, or maybe “that
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Jan 19, 2026
Why Dispatchers Don’t “Get It” – And How It Wrecks Life for OTR Truckers
The Gap Between the Desk and the Driver’s Seat Let’s be honest — a lot of dispatchers are good people. They’re doing their job, trying to manage chaos,
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Jan 19, 2026
Judge Blocks Thruway’s Sneaky Toll Surcharge — Truckers Just Dodged a Backdoor Pay Cut
🚨 INTRO: The Toll Hike You Didn’t See Coming Just when truckers thought they’d seen every trick in the toll playbook, the New York State Thruway Authority
Jan 19, 2026
Unpacking the Challenges in America's Trucking Industry — And How It’s Wrecking Logistics
🚛 Intro: Why Trucking Ain’t Just a Job — It’s the Backbone Before that package hits your porch or that store shelf gets stocked, it had to ride a truck.
Jan 19, 2026
Basic Tracking vs. Next-Gen Fleet Tech: What Truckers Need to Know Before Getting Left Behind
🛠️ The Old Way: Basic Tracking Tech Let’s start with what most of us know (and some still use) — basic GPS tracking. Back in the day, just knowing where
Jan 18, 2026
The Professional Driver’s Guide to Resilience and Responsibility
This blog post breaks down key takeaways from a powerful set of articles every trucker should read. From industry shifts to a heartbreaking courtroom
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Jan 18, 2026
Streetline Expands Smart Truck Parking on the West Coast — Will It Help or Just Watch You Sleep?
Intro: Smart Parking or Smart Surveillance? If you’ve ever rolled into a California truck stop after 8 PM, you already know the deal — parking is about
Jan 18, 2026
2026 California Law Update: What Truckers Need to Know About Independent Contractor Rules & Personal Vehicle Use
Intro: California’s At It Again… You ever feel like California makes it harder to make a living than it is to scale Donner Pass in a blizzard? Well,
Jan 18, 2026
Truckstop.com Launches Heavy Haul Load Board — Is This the Oversize Freight Opportunity Drivers Needed?
H2>Intro: Big Loads, Bigger Opportunity? If you’ve ever seen a truck hauling a combine, a wind turbine blade, or a house (yep, a whole house), you know
Jan 18, 2026
FMCSA Finally Cracks Down on Shady Freight Brokers — But Will It Stick?
Introduction: Justice or Just More Red Tape? Ever hauled a load, delivered on time, and then... poof—the broker ghosts you? If you’ve been in trucking
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Jan 18, 2026
California Company Wants to Flood Texas Roads with Autonomous Trucks by 2027 – Should Drivers Be Worried or Ready?
Intro: Are the Robots Coming... Again? Another day, another big headline promising to replace truckers with code and cameras. This time, it’s a California
Jan 18, 2026
Drunk Trucker Sentenced to 24 Years to Life After July 4 NYC Tragedy — What Every Driver Needs to Learn From This
Intro: A Celebration Turned Catastrophe It was supposed to be a night of fireworks, freedom, and family. Instead, July 4 in New York City turned tragic
Jan 15, 2026
The Professional Trucker’s Guide to Nutrition, Sanity & Industry Survival
This blog post breaks down key takeaways from a mix of practical tips and industry updates every long-haul driver needs. Each section links to the full
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