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Jan 08, 2026

The Digital Shift: Challenging the Truck Inspection Decal Policy

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 08, 2026

New Challenge Targets Truck Inspection Decal Policy — Here We Go Again

Intro – Wait… They’re Coming for the Inspection Decals Now? Yep. Just when you thought the truck inspection decal game was finally on autopilot, someone

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Jan 08, 2026

Millions Headed to Iowa for Safer Streets — But Will Truckers Really Feel It?

Introduction – Infrastructure Money Rolls In… Finally Iowa just got handed a big check thanks to the bipartisan infrastructure law — and Senator Chuck

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Jan 08, 2026

“We’re Maxed Out!” — Local Trucking Company Sounds Alarm on Gulf Freight Capacity

Intro – The Gulf Is Boomin’, But Trucking Ain’t Keepin’ Up Down on the Gulf Coast, freight is flowing like crawfish at a Sunday boil — but one local trucking

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Jan 08, 2026

H-E-B Sued After Deadly 18-Wheeler Crash: What Every Trucker Needs to Know

Introduction – Grocery Giant in the Hot Seat Texas-based supermarket chain H-E-B is known for its smiling employees, clean stores, and loyal fanbase.

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Jan 08, 2026

Robbed, Beaten, and Still Rolling: The Hesperia Truck Stop Wake-Up Call

🚨 Introduction – “You good, driver?” Ain’t Just a Greeting Anymore You ever pull into a truck stop, just trying to grab a bite, hit the restroom, maybe

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Jan 08, 2026

California Just Got Hit With a $160M Truckin’ Timeout – Here's Why It Matters

Introduction: The Feds Just Yanked the Wheel Alright y’all, grab your coffee and pull over for a minute because this one’s wild. The U.S. Department of

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Jan 07, 2026

What’s Really Goin’ On in Trucking? 6 Must-Reads You Might’ve Missed

This blog post breaks down key takeaways from a mix of recent trucking stories that impact your life behind the wheel. Each section links to the full

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Jan 07, 2026

💰 Colorado to Charge Truckers Extra for Using Checks — What’s Really Going On?

Title: “Now You Gotta Pay to Pay? Colorado Ports Hit Truckers with New Check Fee” Intro: They're charging drivers to use their own money — and no one asked

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Jan 07, 2026

🚨 FMCSA Just Opened the Door for Under-21 Interstate Drivers… But Is It a Win for Trucking?

FMCSA Greenlights Under-21 Apprentices to Finish Program — Here’s What It Really Means Intro: “Finally,” or “Here we go again?” The Federal Motor Carrier

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Jan 07, 2026

🇲🇽 Could Mexico Be the U.S. Trucking Market’s Biggest Lifeline in 2026?

Title: “Why Mexico Might Save U.S. Trucking in 2026 (And Nobody's Talking About It)” Intro: The freight game’s been shaky—but Mexico might just be the

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Jan 07, 2026

FMCSA Caught in the Crossfire: Should the Teen Trucker Program Get the Boot?

Introduction: What’s Going On with the Teen Trucker Program? The feds are back in the hot seat — and this time, it’s over whether or not teenagers should

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Jan 07, 2026

Backroad Roulette: Why Truckers Should Think Twice Before Cutting Through Western NC

Introduction: GPS Lies. Mountain Roads Don’t Care. Western North Carolina ain’t the place to play “shortcut cowboy” with your GPS. That’s the message

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Jan 07, 2026

Too Many Trucks, Not Enough Freight: What ‘Excess Capacity’ Really Means for You

Intro: Why Rates Are in the Toilet (And What You Can Do About It) If you’ve been out on the road this year wondering, “Why are these rates so dang low?”

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Jan 06, 2026

📰 Trucking M&A: Big Money, Bigger Moves, and the 2026 Freight Rebound

This blog post breaks down key takeaways from a video that pulls together insights from six heavy-hitting articles. Each section links to the full piece

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Jan 06, 2026

FMCSA Under Fire: Are Safety Pilot Programs Failing the Trucking Industry?

Intro – They said it was for safety… but where’s the proof? The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) is catching heat — again. This time,

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Jan 06, 2026

Logistics M&A Is Heating Up – Here’s What Truckers Should REALLY Be Watching

Intro – If Wall Street is buying trucking, what do they know that you don’t? While most folks in trucking are sweating diesel prices and fighting for

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Jan 06, 2026

New Cross-Border Podcast Puts Spotlight on US–Mexico Trucking Ties

Intro – Why what happens at the border don’t stay at the border If you think what’s happening at the US–Mexico border only affects local drivers, think

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Jan 06, 2026

Why Truckload Order Lead Times Keep Rising — And What It Means for the Road Ahead

Intro – Is freight slowing down or playing hard to get? If you’re wondering why loads are being booked days earlier — or why it feels like shippers are

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Jan 06, 2026

Self-Driving Trucks Just Got a Turbo Boost: Kodiak AI & Bosch Join Forces

Intro – It’s not the future anymore… it’s happening now If you’ve been thinking autonomous trucks were just a Silicon Valley fantasy, think again. Kodiak

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Jan 06, 2026

Another One Bites the Dust: 70-Year-Old Florida Carrier Shuts Down

Intro – Trucking ain’t dead, but it’s definitely wheezing If you’ve been feelin’ like there are fewer trucks on the road and more job boards sittin' empty,

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Jan 05, 2026

What’s Really Goin’ On in Trucking This Week? Here’s the Real Talk

This blog post breaks down key takeaways from six stories affecting truckers — the kind of stuff that’ll never make cable news but hits the road hard.

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Jan 05, 2026

DOT Drops $118 Million in Grants — But Will Truckers Actually See a Dime?

🚨 Intro: Big Money, Big Promises… But Who Gets Paid? The U.S. Department of Transportation just dropped a bombshell — $118 million in grants handed out

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Jan 05, 2026

Calgary Trucker Charged in U.S. Child Exploitation Sting: What Drivers Need to Know

🚨 Introduction: One Man’s Crime, An Entire Industry’s Reputation at Risk A Calgary-based truck driver is facing serious federal charges in the U.S. following

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Jan 05, 2026

Court Blocks DOT’s New Rules Targeting Immigrant Truckers: What It Really Means for the Industry

🚨 Introduction: The Battle Over Who Gets to Drive In a move that’s got the whole industry buzzing, a federal court just blocked the Department of Transportation’s

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Jan 05, 2026

USPS Cracks Down on Contracted Truck Drivers – What It Means for the Rest of Us

📬 Introduction: When the Mailman Starts Checking Your CDL The U.S. Postal Service just decided to play safety cop. They’ve announced new rules phasing

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Jan 05, 2026

🔥 Fiery Semi-Truck Crash Shuts Down I-95 in Florida – What It Really Says About Highway Safety

🚨 Introduction: When the Rubber Meets the Fire Northbound I-95 in Florida turned into a parking lot of chaos this week after a semi-truck erupted into

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Jan 05, 2026

Washington’s $126M Zero-Emission Truck Incentive: Opportunity or Headache for Truckers?

🚛 Intro: Clean Trucks, Big Checks, and a Whole Lotta Questions Washington State’s about to drop a $126 million incentive program to help fleets switch

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Jan 04, 2026

🚨 Trucking vs. Tech: Why Freight Carriers and Safety Groups Are Pushing Back on LED Warning Systems

Intro – When “Innovation” Hits the Road, the Trucking World Starts to Talk You see flashy new tech all the time — digital dashboards, GPS routing tools,

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Jan 04, 2026

New Law in the Works: Finally, Some Protection for Truckers When Freight Gets Jacked

Intro – Blamed Again? Not This Time (Hopefully) Here’s something we don’t hear often enough: Lawmakers are talking about protecting truckers. That’s right

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