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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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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