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Jan 26, 2026
Spotter AI, Snowmageddon & The Freight Fight: What Truckers Really Need to Know This Week
This ain’t your regular news recap. This is the “real recognize real” version—designed for folks who live behind the wheel, not behind a desk. We took
Jan 26, 2026
Shovel or Shut Down: Truckers Left Digging Themselves Out on I-44
When the road stops, who’s got your back? (Spoiler: it’s still just you) Picture this: It’s freezing. Ice underfoot. Traffic backed up for miles. And
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Jan 26, 2026
Spotter AI Just Upgraded TMS — Will It Finally End the Dispatch Dumpster Fire?
Real-time visibility and smarter fleets sound great… but what does it actually mean for truckers? Another day, another company promising to “revolutionize
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Jan 26, 2026
Apollo & ZenHedge Just Changed the Game for Trucking Risk — But Will Drivers Benefit?
What “Freight Expense Insurance” actually means — and why it could save your bottom line Most truckers hear the word “insurance” and immediately check
Jan 26, 2026
⚠️ PennDOT Bans Trucks Statewide — Now What?
Why every driver east of Ohio needs to stop scrolling and start planning You ever feel like the game is rigged? Well, if you’re driving through Pennsylvania
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Jan 26, 2026
Trucking in 2026: Cross-Border Chaos or Comeback Season?
How the South Texas trade pipeline is powering a resilient future — if we don’t screw it up Look, most folks watching the trucking industry just see freight
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Jan 26, 2026
Snowmageddon 2026: Is Your Freight Frozen or Moving?
Why this southern snowstorm could wreck your week — and maybe boost your rates So here we go again. Just when things were finally smoothing out after
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Jan 25, 2026
Minnesota’s Smart Parking Push: Real Help or Digital Distraction?
This blog post breaks down key takeaways from a hot topic in the trucking world: Minnesota’s tech-powered attempt to solve truck parking problems. Below
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Jan 25, 2026
🚨 A Predator Behind the Wheel: The Industry Must Draw the Line
🛑 Introduction – This Ain’t One of Us Let’s be crystal clear from the jump: what happened here is sick, it’s not “trucker news,” and it damn sure ain’t
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Jan 25, 2026
⚖️ Cabotage Crackdown: Feds Put the Brakes on Border-Hopping Trucking
🚛 Introduction – What in the Cabotage is Goin’ On? Look, most truckers are out here trying to make an honest living. But if you've noticed a few too many
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Jan 25, 2026
🚛 Jason's Law: Feds Want Your Opinion on the Truck Parking Nightmare
🧠 Introduction – The Survey That Could Save Your Sanity (or Just Take 10 Minutes) If you’ve ever parked on an off-ramp, jacked your brakes in a Walmart
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Jan 25, 2026
🌪️ States Waive Trucking Logs & Weight Limits for Storm Relief
⚠️ Introduction – Red Tape Tossed for a Real Emergency When Mother Nature throws a fit, truckers get the call — not the politicians, not the paper pushers.
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Jan 25, 2026
💥 Double-Edged Victory: $200M for Truck Parking… But ELD Glitches Can Now Shut You Down
🛣️ Introduction – A Win Wrapped in a Warning The House just passed a bill that’s got truckers doing a slow clap… with one hand on their ELD. On one side,
Jan 25, 2026
🧠 Minnesota’s Smart Parking Push: Real Help or Digital Distraction? 🚛 Introduction – When Parking Gets a Tech Upgrade
If you’ve ever circled a rest area at 10 p.m. like a shark in a Walmart parking lot, you know the pain: too many trucks, not enough space. But Minnesota
Jan 22, 2026
Is fast-track CDL training helping trucking — or quietly making the roads less safe?
Fast-track CDL training programs are marketed like a miracle solution. “Get your CDL in weeks.” “Start earning fast.” “Driver shortage solved.” On the
Jan 22, 2026
The real problem with truck driver training: passing the test isn’t the same as being ready
Every time a big rig ends up sideways on the news, the finger-pointing starts fast. “Bad driver.” “Not enough training.” “Driver shortage.” But here’s
Jan 22, 2026
. 🚛 What’s Really Going Down in Trucking This Week
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 22, 2026
$200 million for truck parking sounds big — but it barely scratches the surface
Every few months, Washington drops a headline that sounds like it finally gets trucking. This time, it’s $200 million for truck parking, tucked inside
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Jan 22, 2026
The problem with truck driver training: a school owner says weak standards are setting drivers up to fail
Every time there’s a bad crash involving a semi, the same words get thrown around: “Driver shortage.” “Driver error.” “More training needed.” But a growing
Jan 22, 2026
Trucking company owner sues I-81 contractor — says minority hiring rules were quietly ignored
On paper, infrastructure projects are supposed to be about fixing roads. In reality? They’re about money, contracts, and who gets left out. That tension
Jan 22, 2026
South Dakota truckers wait out the whiteouts — and it proves who really runs this industry
When the wind starts howling across the plains and snow turns sideways, trucking stops being about miles and money — and starts being about judgment.
Jan 22, 2026
Truckers protest at the South Carolina State House — and this one isn’t about politics
When truckers shut down their engines and show up on foot, lawmakers should probably stop scrolling and start listening. That’s exactly what happened
Jan 22, 2026
TEN signs $50M lease deal with USA Truck: what it really means for trucking
Transportation Equipment Network (TEN) just locked in a $50 million trailer leasing agreement with USA Truck, expanding dry-van capacity and backing USA
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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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