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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
Continue reading "The Professional Trucker’s Guide to Nutrition, Sanity & Industry Survival"
Intro – The Balancing Act of Life on the Road Long hours. Missed birthdays. Unpredictable pay. And let’s not forget that 2AM “we need to talk” text while
Intro – Fuel Your Rig, Fuel Your Body You wouldn’t fill your truck with watered-down diesel and expect it to haul heavy, right? So why keep throwin’
Intro – Who’s Cleaning House… and Why? Thousands of truckers have been waking up to letters saying their CDL is suspended, disqualified, or under review.
Continue reading "Trucking Association Pushes Back on CDL Purge – What It Means for Drivers"
Intro – Finally, Somebody’s Paying Attention In a rare win for common sense, the House Committee just approved a cargo theft prevention bill backed by
Continue reading "ATA-Backed Cargo Theft Bill Clears First Hurdle – What It Means for Truckers"
Intro – A $50 Million Bet on Growth While some trucking companies are folding faster than a broke poker player, USA Truck just doubled down with a bold
Continue reading "USA Truck Locks in $50M Trailer Lease – Smart Growth or Debt Trap?"
Intro – Not Just Another Company Down When a trucking giant folds, it ain’t just a headline—it’s a red flag for every driver out here. Word on the CB
Continue reading "“Great Freight Recession” Wipes Out Legacy Carrier – What Truckers NEED to Know"
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 can
Continue reading "The Real Cost of Coordination Fails in Regional Trucking"
Intro – After Decades on the Road, It’s Over After hauling freight through recessions, rate wars, and the rise of e-logs — yet another long-standing trucking
Continue reading "Another Longtime Trucking Company Shuts Its Doors — Why It Keeps Happening"
Intro – When Bias Pulls the Wheel, Good Drivers Pay the Price Discrimination ain't always a slap in the face. Sometimes, it's a silent passover — the
Continue reading "Syracuse Trucking Company Accuses Contractors of Discrimination"
What’s really goin’ on with dispatch tech — and is Axis TMS the right tool for the job? Fontana, California isn’t just a dot on the map — it’s one of
Continue reading "Trucking Dispatch Software in Fontana, CA: The Real Talk Guide for 2026"
Introduction – When Dispatch Drops the Ball, We All Pay Picture this: You’re 43 miles from your delivery, sitting on time, fueled up, and ready. But the
Continue reading "The Hidden Cost of Trucking Coordination Failures in Regional Freight"
Skip the fluff. Here’s where truckers, fleet owners, and hustlers should actually be in 2026. If you’ve ever shown up at a “trucking event” and felt like
Continue reading "The Best Trucking Conferences and Transportation Events for 2026 (With Real Talk)"
Welcome to the newest trucking twist nobody saw coming… or did they? Just when you thought fuel prices and freight rates were your biggest problems, here
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
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
Continue reading "USA Truck Is Back in American Hands — But What Does That Really Mean for Drivers?"
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
Continue reading "Oregon DOT Teaches Truckers to Spot Human Trafficking – But Will It Stick?"
Introduction: Another avoidable tragedy — and this one hits hard Four women — daughters, mothers, sisters — were killed in an instant. An 18-wheeler
Continue reading "Fatal Texas Crash Sparks Lawsuit Against H-E-B and Trucking Companies"
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
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.
Continue reading "Redesigned Mack Anthem Rolls Out: Should Fleets and Drivers Care?"
Intro: Truckers are done asking nicely OOIDA (Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association) just made it crystal clear: truckers deserve the right to
Continue reading "OOIDA to Manufacturers: Stop Playing Games with Truckers’ Right to Repair"
📍 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
Continue reading "🚫 GPS FAIL: Stranded Trucker Shows Why Technology Can’t Replace Common Sense"
📬 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
📍 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
📍 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,
🚛 Introduction – Another Corporate Sponsorship? Not So Fast... Look, most truckers hear “partnership announcement” and immediately tune out. Feels like
📦 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
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
Continue reading "💥 Fuel Fails, CDL Fights & Roadside Heroes: What Every Trucker Needs to See"
“18-Wheels Against Evil: How Truckers Are Stopping Human Trafficking at 70 MPH” Introduction: Truckers vs. Traffickers When most folks think about fighting
Continue reading "🚨 Truckers Join the Fight: MSP and Drivers Team Up to Stop Human Trafficking"
💀 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
Continue reading "**Toxic Loads, No Safety Code: Hazmat Haulers Demand Real Protection**"
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