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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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Jan 20, 2026
⚖️ The Chicago Trucking Verdict: What It Really Means for Drivers
This blog post breaks down key takeaways from a video that pulls together insights from multiple articles. Each section links to the full write-up,
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Jan 20, 2026
⛽ Fuel Thieves, Freight Funk & the Real Crisis in Trucking
Is someone stealing fuel… or just stealing your attention? If you’ve been scrolling social media lately, you’ve probably seen the buzz: “Fuel thieves
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Jan 20, 2026
🚨 Trucking Rule Shakeup: New Regs, Leadership Swaps & What’s Really Going Down
“New Bosses, New Rules: Trucking Regs Getting a 2025 Overhaul” Introduction: If you thought things were finally settling down, guess again. The U.S.
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Jan 20, 2026
🚨 Another Trucking Giant Just Crashed: What STG's Fall Means for Drivers
41 Years on the Road... Gone Overnight STG Logistics, a well-known Ohio-based freight and logistics company, just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after
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Jan 20, 2026
🛣️ Illinois Trucking Rules Getting a Tune-Up: IDOT Workshop on the Horizon
“New Rules, Old Roads? IDOT's Trucking Workshop Drops Feb 13” Introduction: Calling all Illinois drivers—whether you're hauling grain, gravel, or Amazon
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Jan 20, 2026
🔥 Natural Gas Is Back?! What Cummins' X15N Means for the Future of Big Rigs
Is diesel finally getting some competition on the highway? There’s a new old fuel making a comeback in the world of trucking, and it ain’t electricity.
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Jan 20, 2026
🚛 Trucking Verdict in Chicago: Why This Case Might Be Bigger Than It Looks
“Chicago Trucking Case: Justice Served or System Glitched?” Introduction: The courtroom drama just got diesel-fueled, y’all. A trucking defense verdict
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Jan 19, 2026
The Cracks in the Cabin: America's Trucking Crisis
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 19, 2026
7 Things Truckers Can’t Stand on the Road (That You Probably Do Without Realizing)
Because driving 80,000 lbs isn’t hard enough without the circus around you... Let’s keep it real — being a trucker ain’t just about rolling down the highway
Jan 19, 2026
What Truck Drivers Understand That Most People Don’t (And Why It Matters)
Ever wonder what truckers really think about while rollin’ across the country? Most folks see big rigs and think: traffic jam, road trip, or maybe “that
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Jan 19, 2026
Why Dispatchers Don’t “Get It” – And How It Wrecks Life for OTR Truckers
The Gap Between the Desk and the Driver’s Seat Let’s be honest — a lot of dispatchers are good people. They’re doing their job, trying to manage chaos,
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Jan 19, 2026
Judge Blocks Thruway’s Sneaky Toll Surcharge — Truckers Just Dodged a Backdoor Pay Cut
🚨 INTRO: The Toll Hike You Didn’t See Coming Just when truckers thought they’d seen every trick in the toll playbook, the New York State Thruway Authority
Jan 19, 2026
Unpacking the Challenges in America's Trucking Industry — And How It’s Wrecking Logistics
🚛 Intro: Why Trucking Ain’t Just a Job — It’s the Backbone Before that package hits your porch or that store shelf gets stocked, it had to ride a truck.
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