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Mar 12, 2026

Big trucking stories drivers should be paying attention to right now

This post breaks down some important trucking news pulled together from multiple industry stories. Instead of repeating the full articles, we’ll hit

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Mar 12, 2026

Trucking Company Owner Speaks Out Against Route 409 Weight Limit

A trucking company owner is raising concerns about a weight restriction on Route 409, arguing that the rule is creating unnecessary challenges for truck

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Mar 12, 2026

Nuclear Waste Trucker Hits 3.5 Million Safe Miles — One of the Safest Driving Records in America

Most people don’t think about who’s behind the wheel when dangerous materials are moving across the country. But one truck driver just reached a milestone

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Mar 12, 2026

ICE Crackdown Disrupting Trucking: Thousands of Immigrant Drivers Leaving the Road

A new wave of immigration enforcement is starting to ripple through the trucking industry — and it’s creating serious concerns about driver shortages and

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Mar 12, 2026

Government Pushes New Trucking Safety Crackdown: What Drivers Need to Know

The federal government is stepping back into the spotlight with a new push aimed at trucking safety and enforcement across U.S. highways. Transportation

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Mar 12, 2026

Freight Market at a Turning Point: Is the Trucking Downturn Finally Ending?

For the past couple of years, the freight market has felt like driving uphill in a fully loaded truck with the brakes dragging. Rates dropped. Loads dried

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Mar 12, 2026

$3 Million Amazon Trailer Fraud: Guilty Plea Exposes Major Logistics Scam

A major fraud case involving stolen trucking equipment has just taken a new turn. Federal authorities say a suspect has pleaded guilty in a scheme that

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Mar 11, 2026

What’s really happening in trucking right now (and what drivers should know)

This blog post breaks down key takeaways from several trucking stories making waves in the industry. Each section links to the full article so you can

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Mar 11, 2026

The Truth About Becoming a Truck Driver in the United States (What Nobody Tells You)

Introduction – The trucking career everyone talks about… but few explain honestly If you search online about becoming a truck driver, you’ll see a lot

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Mar 11, 2026

15 Essential Tips for New Truck Drivers (That Can Save Your Career)

Introduction – The first year in trucking is the toughest Starting a career in trucking can feel exciting… and overwhelming at the same time. You finally

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Mar 11, 2026

Diesel prices spike again — truckers feel the pain at the pump

Introduction – fuel costs hit drivers hard Just when trucking companies thought fuel prices might stabilize, diesel has surged again — and the increase

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Mar 11, 2026

Massachusetts trucking company to be acquired by New York business — consolidation continues in trucking

Introduction – another trucking company changes hands The trucking industry has always been competitive, but lately it feels like the landscape is shifting

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Mar 11, 2026

Liquid meth hidden in fuel tank: trucker caught entering California in major drug bust

Introduction – when a routine border inspection turns into a major bust Most truck drivers crossing into California expect the usual routine — paperwork

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Mar 11, 2026

Texas carrier Serna's Trucking files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy — another warning sign for the industry

Introduction – when a trucking company hits a financial pothole If you’ve been around trucking long enough, you know this industry runs in cycles. One

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Mar 10, 2026

trucking industry update: key trends every driver should watch

The trucking industry never stands still. One month freight is booming, the next month companies are tightening their belts. Fuel prices swing, regulations

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Mar 10, 2026

More trucking company failures expected in 2026: what it means for drivers and freight

The trucking industry has always moved in cycles. Some years freight is booming, trucks are full, and companies are hiring drivers as fast as they can.

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Mar 10, 2026

Old Dominion Freight Line expands with new Washington facility

The trucking industry doesn’t slow down for long. Even when freight markets fluctuate, major carriers continue investing in infrastructure to prepare

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Mar 10, 2026

Think gas prices are hurting you? Imagine being a trucker filling the tank

Most people feel the pain when they pull up to the gas pump. You watch the numbers climb… $40… $60… maybe $80 if you’re driving a big SUV. And suddenly

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Mar 10, 2026

Montana trucker charged after alleged highway shooting incident

Most truck drivers know the feeling. You’ve been behind the wheel for hours. Traffic is heavy. Someone cuts you off. Another driver slams the brakes.

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Mar 10, 2026

Driver applications dropping again: is another trucking shortage coming?

For the past couple of years, trucking companies have been singing the same tune: “There’s a driver shortage.” But lately something interesting has been

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Mar 10, 2026

Truck parking crisis: ATA’s Women In Motion pushes Congress to act

Imagine finishing a 14-hour day behind the wheel. Your clock is about to run out. You’re tired, hungry, and ready to shut it down. But there’s one problem

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Mar 08, 2026

Big changes in trucking: enforcement crackdowns, freight competition, and electric trucks

Trucking never stays quiet for long. One week it’s enforcement crackdowns, the next it’s technology shaking things up. Recently we’ve seen major drug

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Mar 08, 2026

Wyoming cracks down on ELP violations with $1,000 fines and jail time for repeat offenders

Wyoming just sent a clear message to truckers and carriers operating in the state: Take electronic logging device rules seriously — or pay the price.

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Mar 08, 2026

Tesla opens first Megacharger station in Los Angeles for Tesla Semi trucks

Tesla just made another big move in the push toward electric trucking. The company has officially opened its first Megacharger station in the Los Angeles

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Mar 08, 2026

Indiana truck inspection turns into DUI and drug arrest — what drivers need to know

What started as a routine truck inspection in Indiana quickly turned into something much bigger. Authorities say a commercial vehicle inspection led to

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Mar 08, 2026

Railroads are coming for trucking freight again — here’s what drivers need to know

The railroads are making another run at freight that has traditionally belonged to trucks. And if you’ve been in trucking long enough, you’ve seen this

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Mar 08, 2026

Federal crackdown wipes out 13,000 California CDLs — what it means for trucking

A major shake-up just hit the trucking industry. Federal authorities have forced the California DMV to cancel around 13,000 commercial driver’s licenses

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Mar 08, 2026

Over 1,100 pounds of meth found inside tractor-trailer — massive drug bust shocks trucking industry

Federal authorities just made a massive drug bust involving a commercial truck, seizing more than 1,100 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside a tractor-trailer.

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Mar 05, 2026

6 trucking stories every driver should pay attention to this week

The trucking world never sits still. One week it’s new safety crackdowns. The next week it’s laws, funding, or some environmental spill nobody saw coming.

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Mar 05, 2026

Nebraska Trucking Association launches education partnership with TCA

Introduction The trucking industry has always been built on experience. Most drivers learn the ropes from mentors, dispatchers, and years behind the wheel.

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