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Jan 13, 2026

Should Fleets and Drivers Care About the New Mack Anthem? And Other Trucking News That Actually Matters

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Jan 13, 2026

USA Truck Is Back in American Hands — But What Does That Really Mean for Drivers?

Introduction – Wait… USA Truck is Back?! Just when you thought the only thing changing in trucking was diesel prices and how often you get ghosted by

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Jan 13, 2026

Oregon DOT Teaches Truckers to Spot Human Trafficking – But Will It Stick?

Intro – This Ain’t Your Usual DOT Bulletin We’ve all seen those dry “safety reminder” flyers in rest stop bathrooms, but this one actually matters. The

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Jan 13, 2026

Fatal Texas Crash Sparks Lawsuit Against H-E-B and Trucking Companies

Introduction: Another avoidable tragedy — and this one hits hard Four women — daughters, mothers, sisters — were killed in an instant. An 18-wheeler

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Jan 13, 2026

Major USPS Contractor 10 Roads Express Is Shutting Down — What Truckers Need to Know

Introduction: This ain’t just a company closing — it’s a warning shot Big news hit the trucking world: 10 Roads Express, one of the largest USPS freight

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Jan 13, 2026

Redesigned Mack Anthem Rolls Out: Should Fleets and Drivers Care?

Introduction: New truck smell or new headache? Mack just hit the gas on its redesigned Anthem Class 8 truck, and it’s officially entering production.

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Jan 13, 2026

OOIDA to Manufacturers: Stop Playing Games with Truckers’ Right to Repair

Intro: Truckers are done asking nicely OOIDA (Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association) just made it crystal clear: truckers deserve the right to

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Jan 12, 2026

🚫 GPS FAIL: Stranded Trucker Shows Why Technology Can’t Replace Common Sense

📍 Introduction – When “Recalculating” Turns Into “Rescue Needed” We’ve all had moments where GPS takes us the wrong way. But for one unlucky trucker last

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Jan 12, 2026

⚠️ Tennessee Truckers: Got a CDL? You Might Get This Letter — and You Better Not Ignore It

📬 Introduction – When the Mailman Ain’t Bringing Good News If you're a CDL holder in Tennessee and you check your mailbox soon… don't just toss that state

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Jan 12, 2026

🚚 *“Stop So Much Nepotism!”* Inside the Scandal That Tore Apart a Small Trucking Company — and What All Truckers Should Learn

📍 Introduction — When Family Feels Like Advantage… Then Turns Into a $2M Nightmare Here’s the kind of story that gets truckers riled up — and for good

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Jan 12, 2026

🚨 Protest Turns Chaotic: Truck Speeds Through Crowd in L.A. and Sparks Fury — But There’s More to the Story

📍 Introduction – When Tensions Boil Over in the Streets… and Behind the Wheel This past weekend, what was supposed to be a peaceful demonstration in Westwood,

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Jan 12, 2026

Why Great Dane Partnering with Women in Trucking *Again* Actually Matters (More Than You Think)

🚛 Introduction – Another Corporate Sponsorship? Not So Fast... Look, most truckers hear “partnership announcement” and immediately tune out. Feels like

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Jan 12, 2026

How a Digital Freight App Is Flipping Ethiopia’s Trucking Industry — and Why It Matters to U.S. Drivers

📦 Intro – From Dirt Roads to Digital Roads When folks hear “Ethiopia,” most don’t think about cutting-edge trucking tech. More likely? Coffee beans, marathon

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Jan 11, 2026

💥 Fuel Fails, CDL Fights & Roadside Heroes: What Every Trucker Needs to See

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Jan 11, 2026

🚨 Truckers Join the Fight: MSP and Drivers Team Up to Stop Human Trafficking

“18-Wheels Against Evil: How Truckers Are Stopping Human Trafficking at 70 MPH” Introduction: Truckers vs. Traffickers When most folks think about fighting

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Jan 11, 2026

**Toxic Loads, No Safety Code: Hazmat Haulers Demand Real Protection**

💀 Introduction – This Ain’t Just Spilled Milk We’re Talkin’ About You ever roll past one of them tankers with more hazard signs than a sci-fi movie, and

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Jan 11, 2026

🚨 CDL Freezes Under Fire Again: Another Truckers Association Takes FMCSA to Court

💥 Intro – The Feds Got Their Foot on the Brakes… And Truckers Ain’t Havin’ It Here we go again. The FMCSA’s “CDL Freeze” policy is back in court, and

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Jan 11, 2026

🚨 CDL Trouble: North Carolina on the Hook for $50 Million Over Immigrant-Issued Licenses

The $50M CDL Timebomb: What North Carolina (and Every Trucker) Needs to Know Introduction: Not Your Average DMV Screw-Up So get this — North Carolina

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Jan 11, 2026

🚨 Tainted Gas, Empty Pockets: Why Colorado Drivers Are Demanding Payback

“Diesel in the Tank, Dollars Down the Drain: Colorado Fuel Fiasco Exposes Bigger Problem” Introduction: When the Fuel Pump Becomes a Landmine Imagine

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Jan 08, 2026

The Digital Shift: Challenging the Truck Inspection Decal Policy

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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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