Five Big 2025 Regulation Shifts Truckers Need to Know in 2025 
Intro: Regulatory U-Turns & Tariffs — Buckle Up Hey driver, 2025 is shaping up to be a regulatory rodeo. Trucking Dive recently flagged five game-changing …

GP Transco Scales Up Solar Panels and AI Telematics — The Future of Trucking Just Got Real 
Intro: Tech Ain’t Coming — It’s Already Here While most fleets are still talkin’ about going green and getting smart, GP Transco is out here actually …

FMCSA Drops DEI From CDL Grants: What It Really Means for Truckers 
Intro: Politics Meets the Parking Lot (Again) Here we go again, folks. Washington is shaking things up in the trucking world. This time, it’s not about …

Trump to Sign Bill Blocking California’s Clean-Truck Rules — What It Means for Drivers 
Intro: When Politics Meets the Parking Lot Well, here we go again — Washington D.C. and California are at each other's throats over clean-air laws, …

🚛 Lytx Just Dropped the Surfsight AI‑14 Dash Cam — And It’s Smarter Than Your Dispatcher 
Introduction If you thought dash cams were just about catching someone cutting you off on I‑40 or proving you didn’t hit that pole (even if it looked …

🏁 Florida Truck Driving Championships Break Records with Over 370 Drivers in Daytona 
Introduction Who says truckers don’t know how to throw down? Daytona Beach just played host to the biggest Florida Truck Driving Championships ever recorded—with …

💰 Do Truckers Pay Their “Fair Share”? The Truth About Highway Funding 
Introduction You’ve heard the talk: "Trucks tear up the roads but don’t pay enough!" Really? Try telling that to a trucker paying $1,500 in IFTA taxes, …

⚡ CALSTART Announces Over 52,500 Zero-Emission Trucks Deployed in the U.S.—A Major Victory, But the Race Isn’t Over 
Introduction If you think electric trucks are still some sci-fi dream, think again. CALSTART just dropped its Zeroing in on ZETs mid-2025 report, and …

🔒 Cabotage Crackdown Could Shake Up U.S. Trucking—Higher Rates, Leaner Capacity 
Introduction If you’ve ever wondered why freight rates are stuck in a rut—or why small carriers are suddenly going under—the emerging cabotage crackdown …

🏛️ Arkansas Truckers Just Won Big: Tort Reform, Towing Laws & CDL Integrity Introduction 
Introduction While Washington drags its boots on real trucking reform, Arkansas just pulled off a legislative power play. The Arkansas Trucking Association …

**FleetOwner June 2025: Private Fleets, New Trucks, and Smarter Routes — Oh My!** 
Intro: Trucking’s Monthly Bible Just Dropped The **June 2025 digital edition of FleetOwner** is out — and if you’re in the game, this issue’s got …

**FMCSA Wants Your Feedback — But Will They Listen?** 
Intro: That Complaint You Filed? They’re Finally Updating the System. If you’ve ever tried to file a complaint against a broker, carrier, or scammy …

**Boomtowns with Big Rigs: Carrier Filings Surge in Unexpected ZIPs**  
Intro: Not Just Big Cities Making Big Moves When you think “carrier boom,” you might picture Dallas, Atlanta, or Chicago. But guess what? **Fresno, …

**Nine Busted in Cross-Border Coke Ring: Trucking Route Turned Trafficking Lane** 
Intro: When Reefer Ain’t Just for Freight It ain’t the kind of “reefer load” dispatch was expecting. Canadian authorities just busted up a **cross-border …

**Truckers Dodge a Bullet — Senate Drops That New Fee (For Now)** 
Intro: You ever get hit with a surprise charge on your paycheck? That’s what this proposed federal **motor carrier fee** was shaping up to be — a sneaky …

**Reefer Madness 2.0: Why Your Next TRU Might Have a Plug**  
Intro: What’s a TRU and Why It’s Getting a Plug? If you’re hauling temperature-sensitive freight — produce, meat, pharmaceuticals — then you know all …

**OTA Report May 2024: Spot Rates Climb, Intermodal Rebounds, and Consumers Are Feeling Themselves** 
Intro – May Wasn’t Just Hot Weather, It Was a Hot Freight Market According to the latest white paper from the OTA (Owner-Operator Trucker Association), …

**Knight-Swift Expands LTL Footprint in California – What It Really Means for Truckers** 
Intro – Big Fish Swims Deeper Into the Golden State Knight-Swift just made another chess move—this time by expanding the LTL services of one of its …

**Illinois LTL Carrier Files Chapter 11 – Warning Sign or Wake-Up Call?** 
Intro – Another One Down, But Why? Well folks, it’s official—another Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carrier out of Illinois just filed for Chapter 11. …

**June Trucking Update: Dry Van & Reefer Capacity Tightens, but Open-Deck’s On the Move** 
Intro – Tight Like a Ratchet Strap in July If you’re out here trying to snag freight this June, you might’ve already felt it: dry van and reefer …

**The $300 Billion Battery Boom: Will Truckers Cash In or Get Pushed Out?** Intro – Electric Ain’t Just for Teslas No More 
So here’s the buzz on the blacktop: analysts say the transportation battery market is set to explode to $300 billion by 2033. That’s not pocket change—that’s …

**Driverless Takeover? Senate's Big Beautiful Bill Might Shut States Down** Intro – The Robot Convoy Is Coming… Or Is It? 
Picture this: You’re hammering down I-40, and a big rig rolls past with nobody behind the wheel. No hands on the steering wheel, no foot on the pedal, …

**Port of Long Beach Goes All-In on Zero-Emission Truck Infrastructure: What This Means for Drivers**  
INTRO – New Power, Same Pressure The Port of Long Beach just made it official — they’re **pushing forward on zero-emission truck infrastructure** …

**Freight Tightening in Atlanta, Dallas, and Chicago: What Drivers Need to Know Right Now** 
INTRO – Are the Freight Drought Days Over? After months of bottom-barrel rates and ghost-town load boards, signs are finally pointing to a shift — …

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**Yellow Corp Sells 4 Terminals for $6.8M Amid Bankruptcy: What It Means for Truckers**  
INTRO – When a Giant Falls, the Pieces Start Selling Fast Yellow Corp used to be one of the biggest names in the LTL (less-than-truckload) game. Now? …

**California CHP Busts Driver with Open Marijuana Container: Legal Weed, Real Consequences** 
INTRO – Just Because It’s Legal Doesn’t Mean You Can Ride Dirty So here's the headline: a truck driver in California got busted by the California Highway …

**Colorado Ends I‑70 Chain Check Patrols for the Season: What It Means for Mountain Truckers**  
INTRO – The Chains Are Off… For Now If you've ever tackled Colorado’s I-70 during winter, you know it ain’t just another stretch of highway — it's …

**FMCSA Budget Cuts Staff, But Doubles Down on Cracking Down: What Truckers Need to Know in 2025**  
Intro – A Trimmed Budget With a Sharp Edge The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) just dropped its new budget plan — and the headlines …

“2,000 New Places to Park?! Truck Parking Club Hits the Motherload” 
Introduction – From Parking Panic to Pullin’ In Smooth Raise your hand if you’ve ever burned your last driving hour crawling around in circles lookin’ …

“When the Wheel Becomes a Pillow: Driver Charged After Crash in Virginia” 
Introduction – One Nap, One Nightmare Some folks think trucking is just steering straight and sipping coffee. But every driver knows the real enemy …

“$2.1M Swipe & Scam: Trucking Owner-Operator Busted in Credit Card Caper” 
Introduction – When the Grind Goes Greedy Most owner-operators are out here grindin'—dodging traffic, chasing freight, and doing whatever it takes to …

“$10 Million Crash Scam: Truck Driver Caught in One Wild Insurance Hustle” 
Introduction – You Can’t Fake Real Wreckage You ever hear a story so shady it makes you squint at your steering wheel and say, “What the…?” Well, buckle …

Port of Savannah Drops a New App – But Will It Really Help Truckers? 
Introduction: Tech in Trucking or Just Another Fancy Toy? The Georgia Ports Authority is tossing truckers a digital bone — a new mobile app aimed at …

“FMCSA Just Did Something Smart?! Red Tape Might Be Getting the Axe” 
Introduction – Bureaucracy May Be Hittin’ the Brakes Imagine if every time you scratched your elbow, you had to fill out two reports, notify your dispatcher, …

🚛 XPO Cuts Outsourced Linehaul Miles to Record Low — Smart Strategy or Cold-Blooded Cost-Cut? 
Introduction – XPO’s New Linehaul Playbook XPO just made a big-money move — and it's got the industry talking. The LTL giant has cut **outsourced …

🤖 Torc Robotics Opens First Autonomous Truck Hub in Texas — Smart Innovation or Job Killer? 
Introduction – Fort Worth, We Have Autonomy Another milestone in the driverless truck race just hit Texas — and it's a big one. **Torc Robotics**, …

🚨 ATA Backs New Bill to Crack Down on Cargo Theft — Will It Actually Help Truckers? 
Introduction – When Congress & Truckers Agree… Something Big’s Goin’ Down Cargo thieves, your time might be up. For once, lawmakers from both sides …

🚔 Freight, Fraud, and Federal Time: Kentucky Couple Busted for Factoring Scam 
Introduction – Love, Lies, and Logistics It’s a tale as old as time — boy meets girl, they fall in love, start a hustle... and end up in *federal …

🚨 From Freight to Fraud: Trucking CEO Gets 23 Years for $54 Million Ponzi Scheme 
Introduction – When the Boss Ain’t Right Picture this: You sign up to invest in a promising trucking company. The pitch sounds solid — freight’s booming, …

🚚 Driverless Trucks? A U.S. Senator Wants to Fast-Track the Future 
Introduction – When Politicians Play with 18-Wheelers Imagine this: You’re rollin’ down I-40, cruisin’ at 65 mph, and the rig next to you doesn’t …

Old Dominion Adds Tech Exec to Board — What’s This Mean for Drivers and the Freight Game? 
Intro – Wait… Why should you care about a boardroom appointment? So here’s the news: Debra King, a seasoned information technology executive, just …

Congress Shuts Down California’s Zero-Emission Truck Rules – Now What? 
Intro – The Senate just threw a wrench in California’s green trucking machine So the U.S. Senate just passed a resolution that revokes California’s …

Trump Wants to Double Steel and Aluminum Tariffs – Trucking About to Get More Expensive? 
Intro – Steel, aluminum, and a presidential gut punch to your trailer rates President Donald Trump just dropped a political bombshell: he plans to …

Pitt Ohio Opens New Terminal Near Port of Norfolk – Just Drayage or Strategic Domination? 
Intro – A new terminal isn’t just about freight… it’s about flexing Pitt Ohio just dropped a brand-new 15,000-square-foot terminal with 37 doors near …

TuSimple Bails on U.S. Trucking – What Does It Say About the Future of Autonomy?  
Intro – A major player in autonomous trucking just packed up and left TuSimple just hit the brakes on its U.S. operations — for good. The once-hyped …

Nirvana Raises $80M for AI Trucking Insurance – Game Changer or Silicon Valley Hype? 
Intro – Another tech company jumps into trucking, but is this one different? So, Nirvana just scooped up $80 million in fresh funding to grow its …

Watch Truckers Connect Over Cookout at Truck Stop – Brotherhood on the Blacktop  
Introduction – Not all truck stops are lonely… sometimes they’re family In a world where trucking headlines are usually about crashes, shutdowns, …

FMCSA’s New Medical Certification Rule Takes Effect June 2025 — What Drivers Need to Know 
Introduction – No more med card madness? Maybe… Starting June 23, 2025, the FMCSA is launching a new rule that’ll change how your DOT medical exam …

Arizona’s Crackdown: 196 Violations Found in ‘Maximum Enforcement’ Blitz 
Introduction – Arizona ain’t just inspecting — they’re on a mission When Arizona says "maximum enforcement," they mean it. This wasn’t your usual …

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Daimler Recalls Over 21,000 Western Star Trucks Due to Fire Risk – What You Need to Know 
Introduction – Not exactly the kind of “hot load” truckers want If you’re driving a Western Star — especially a 4900 or 5700XE — it’s time to check …

Tow Company Doubles Fee to $12K After Trucker Warns Others – Real or Retaliation? 
Introduction – When helping your fellow truckers costs you $9,000… What started as a heads-up turned into a highway robbery — allegedly. A North Carolina …

Coleman Road Bridge Work Over US-10 Begins – What Truckers Need to Know  
Introduction – Another bridge, another detour… Welcome to Michigan summer It’s that time of year again — where orange cones bloom like tulips and detours …

🚨 Smart Highway or Dumb Idea? Michigan’s I-94 Goes High-Tech  
Will This "Smart Highway" on I-94 Help or Hurt Truckers? Introduction The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) just scored federal approval …

Love’s Remodels Seven Truck Stops in 2025 – Finally Some Real Upgrades for Drivers 
Introduction: “It’s about dang time!” Ask any trucker what makes or breaks a stop, and you’ll get a list: clean showers, fast food that won’t ruin …

“College Meets Clutch: Ivy Tech Teams Up With 160 Driving Academy to Tackle the Trucker Shortage” 
🎓 Introduction – When Classrooms Meet the Concrete Jungle Most colleges are busy pushing four-year degrees and student debt like it's a Black Friday …

Minnesota Mayhem: Traffic Cam Catches Semi Truck Getting Its Roof Peeled Like a Can of Sardines 
💥 Introduction – That ain't a sunroof, buddy! Downtown Minneapolis got more action than usual when traffic cams captured a semi-truck tipping over inside …

Owner of Trucking Company Busted for Depositing $421K Fake U.S. Treasury Check 
Introduction: When your hustle goes from side gig to federal case Picture this—you’re running a trucking company in Pennsylvania, trying to keep the …

“Gold Truck Bandits? The Arizona Energy Drink Heist That’s Raising Eyebrows” 
💥 Introduction – What in the Monster-fueled madness is goin’ on?! Arizona ain't usually known for gold-plated big rigs... but that changed real quick …

🚛 FMCSA Finally Tosses Out Useless Rules — Truckers Everywhere Say “About Time” 
Introduction Let’s be honest — most of the time when the **FMCSA** makes headlines, truckers brace for **bad news**: new restrictions, more paperwork, …

🚛 SuperRigs 2025: Chrome, Competition & Straight-Up Trucking Glory in Atlanta 
Introduction In a world where truckers often get overlooked, **Shell Rotella SuperRigs 2025** showed up like a beacon on the hill — or more accurately, …

🚨 California Trucking Boss Busted: $ Fraud Over Farmland  
Introduction When you think about fraud, you probably picture some Wall Street suit in a glass office, not a trucking company owner out in California. …

🚨 TuSimple in Trouble: Did They Just Give Away U.S. Trucking Tech to China? 
Introduction Let’s get one thing straight — the trucking industry might be slow to change, but when it does, it usually ain’t small potatoes. So when …

📦 Cargo Rush Before the Crash? What Truckers Should Know About This Freight Frenzy  
Intro – Is This Boom Just a Bait and Switch? Right now, freight is flying. Shippers are moving goods like they’re running out of time — and in a way, …

🚛 Great American Road Trip Expo? DOT’s Bringing Out the Big Rigs and Big Talk 
Intro – Wait, the DOT is Hosting a Road Trip Expo? Yep, you heard that right. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary **Sean P. Duffy** just announced …

🏆 GP Transco Named a Top Workplace – But What’s That Really Mean for Drivers? 
Intro – Wait… A Trucking Company Drivers *Like*? Let’s be real: “great trucking company culture” usually means free pizza and a hat with the company …

🛒 Gatik & Walmart Go Driverless: Are Box Trucks Coming for Your Local Route? 
Intro – Who’s Driving That Walmart Truck? You ever pull up next to a delivery truck and think, “Wait a sec… there’s nobody behind the wheel?” Welcome …

🤖 Embark Trucks Goes Robot Mode with Frigidaire Freight Run  
Intro – The Fridge Delivered Itself?! Alright drivers, you might want to sit down for this one (unless you’re already in the cab). A truck just hauled …

🚨 New Pipeline Rules Drop: Why Truckers Should Pay Attention  
Intro – Not Just for the Suits in D.C. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) just published a **final rule updating pipeline safety regulations** …

C&C Freight Network Files Chapter 11 — Another One Down in the Freight Recession? 
Introduction – The Freight Bloodbath Ain’t Over Yet If you’ve been on the road the last two years, you already knew the industry’s been on shaky ground. …

Pollution Highways: How Freight Trucking Hits Some Communities Harder Than Others 
Introduction – When Trucking Becomes an Unseen Burden We all know trucks move America. Without freight, shelves go empty, fuel stops dry up, and the …

Senate Blocks California’s 2035 Gas Ban — What That Means for Truckers  
Introduction – The Feds Just Slapped the Brakes on California’s EV Push California had a bold plan: by 2035, **no new gas-powered vehicles** sold in …

Hack the Rig? Cybersecurity Concerns Are Heating Up in Transportation 
Introduction – The Road Ain’t Just Concrete Anymore Back in the day, if something was messing with your truck, it was probably a busted hose, a lazy …

Colorado DOT Braces for the 100 Deadliest Days — But What About Truckers? 
Introduction – The Scariest Season on the Road Is Here The “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” isn’t just some dramatic headline — it’s a cold, hard fact …

ATA to Congress: Don’t Let the Military Freight Game Get Hijacked  
Introduction – Big Changes Coming to Military Moves… and Truckers Ain’t Feeling the Transparency You ever get handed a load where the pickup location, …

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🚛 Second Chances Behind the Wheel: New Program Tackles Trucker Shortage 
🧱 From Prison Yard to Freight Yard The trucking industry is facing a serious shortage, and a new program is rolling out a bold solution: train and hire …

🚺 Women in Trucking Accelerate! Conference Puts Empowerment in the Driver’s Seat 
🗓️ November 10–13, 2025 | 📍 Dallas, TX The trucks may be massive, but the movement is even bigger. The 2025 Women in Trucking Accelerate! Conference …

🚨 New DOT Rule Might Make the Trucker Shortage Even Worse 
💡 Introduction – Like pouring diesel on a grease fire You’d think the DOT would be out here helping the trucking industry, not kicking it while it’s …

🛑 Widow Turns Tragedy into a Road Safety Movement 
💡 From Heartbreak to Highway Reform Sometimes, change doesn’t start in a boardroom or a government office. It starts in someone’s living room — after …

🚧 Heads-Up, Drivers: Mississippi Road Closure Starts May 27 
📍 Location: Old Brandon Road, Rankin County If you roll through Rankin County, Mississippi, listen up: Old Brandon Road is shutting down temporarily …

🚧 Big Decisions in Big Sky Country: Wyoming Transportation Meeting Set for May 27 
🛣️ The Road Ahead Starts Here While most folks ignore state commission meetings, truckers know better. Those sessions decide more than budget lines …

🔧 6 Hot New Trucking Products That Turned Heads at ExpoCam 2025 
🚛 Introduction – From Suspension to Sustainability, ExpoCam 2025 Had It All ExpoCam 2025 just wrapped up in Montreal, and if you missed it — no worries. …

🛑 New Oklahoma Law Targets Foreign Truckers — Safety Move or Political Flex? 
📢 Introduction – “Secure Roads” or Something Else? Oklahoma just passed Senate Bill 20, now officially called the Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act. …

🚛 Are Self-Driving Trucks About to Take Your Job? New DOT Rules Explained 
💥 Introduction – The Robot Convoy is Coming… But Should You Panic Yet? Picture this: You're cruising down I-40, sipping coffee, CB silent — and a big …

🚫 Michigan Wants Semis Outta the Fast Lane — Helpful Rule or Another Hassle? 
👀 Introduction – The Hammer Lane’s Under Attack If you’ve been rolling through Michigan lately, you might’ve heard lawmakers are cooking up a new rule …

💰 Tax Cuts Rolling In? Trucking Industry Cheers House Bill, Pressures Senate 
📦 Introduction – A Tax Break... Or Just Another Political PR Stunt? The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is out here throwing confetti over a new …

🔁 Tag-Team Trucking? Hyperconnected Relay System Could Fix Driver Shortages 
🚚 Introduction – Long-Haul Trucking Might Be Getting a High-Tech Makeover Imagine a world where no one drives coast-to-coast anymore — and you still …

UAW Exploring Unionization of OTR Truckers – Revolution or Roadblock?  
🛠️ Introduction – The Union That Built Detroit Now Wants to Roll Nationwide The United Auto Workers (UAW) — yeah, the same folks who shook up the Big …

FMCSA to Require Sleep Apnea Screening – Wake-Up Call or Government Overreach? 
H2>😴 Introduction – The DOT Wants to Know If You Snore Just when you thought the FMCSA couldn’t squeeze any tighter, here comes the next surprise: mandatory …

Insurance Premiums for Truckers Spike 12% – What’s Really Going On? 
💸 Introduction – The Slow Bleed Just Got Faster First it was fuel. Then it was freight rates. Now it's insurance — and not just a little bump either. …

Arizona Fleet Tests Solar-Powered Reefer Trailers – Innovation or High-Tech Hype? 
☀️ Introduction – When Reefer Units Go Renewable Imagine hauling lettuce through Arizona with the A/C running full blast on your reefer unit — but instead …

Walmart Begins In-House Freight Fleet Testing – Smart Innovation or Freight Market Disruption? 
🚛 Introduction – When the Retail Giant Becomes the Trucker Walmart — the country’s biggest brick-and-mortar retailer — just made a quiet but bold move: …

Diesel Mechanic Shortage Causes Major Repair Delays – Who’s Paying the Price? 
🧰 Introduction – The Truck Is Ready... But the Shop Ain’t Your load’s hot. Your reefer’s acting up. And the shop? “We can get to you... next Thursday.” …

California Wants to Kill Gas Trucks by 2035 — But Congress Ain’t Having It 
Introduction: California’s trying to shut the hood on gas and diesel — banning the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035. But Congress just threw …

ATA's Legal Forum: What Truckers NEED to Know Before the Next Regulation Hits 
Introduction: Alright drivers, listen up. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) just scheduled their next big pow-wow — but this one ain’t about …

Charlotte’s New Truck Parking App: Smart Fix or Just Another City PR Move? 
Introduction: If you’ve ever been stuck circling a city after hours with your clock ticking down, you know the struggle is real. Truck parking is one …

Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act Is Back: Is This the Real Fix We’ve Been Waiting For? 
Introduction: Truckers have been screaming into the wind about parking shortages for years — and for good reason. You're rolling 70 feet of steel, racing …

⚡ Tesla Semi Production Targets 2026 — Game Changer or PR Fantasy? 
Introduction: Elon’s back in the news, and this time it ain’t about Twitter, Mars, or AI robots. Nope — Tesla says they’re ready to start mass production …

Transportation Stock Earnings: Are the Big Dogs Still Pulling Freight or Just Pulling Your Leg? 
Introduction: Every few months, Wall Street drops their version of truck stop gossip — except instead of who's cheating on who, it's who's beating earnings …

🛡️ Cyber Threats Are Real — NMFTA Drops a New Playbook to Help Truckers Stay Safe 
Introduction – Cybersecurity Ain’t Just for Suits Anymore The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) just released a fresh batch of guidebooks …

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🚢 Pitt Ohio Drops Anchor in Norfolk: Smart Expansion or Just Another Port Hustle? 
Introduction – LTL Powerhouse Enters the Maritime Game Just when you thought Pitt Ohio was content running regional LTL freight like they’ve done for …

📦 Home Delivery World USA Rolls into Nashville — But What’s It Got for the Everyday Trucker? 
Introduction – Big Talk in Music City While Drivers Grind in the Real World Right now, in Nashville, Tennessee — over 250 speakers, 300 exhibitors, …

🚨 Illegal B-1 Visa Drivers Are Flooding U.S. Highways — And It’s Costing American Truckers 
Introduction – When the Threat Ain’t in the Mirror — It’s in the Seat Next to You If you’ve been out on the road long enough, you’ve seen a lot of …

🚛 Cybersecurity on the Highway: Are Hackers the New Road Hazard?  
Introduction – Trucking's Going Digital… and So Are the Threats Trucking isn’t what it used to be — and that’s not just about paper logs going out …

🚧 Trouble Ahead on U.S. 212: Virgin Creek Bridge Repair Kicks Off Near La Plant, South Dakota 
Introduction – Bridge Blues in the Badlands Alright drivers, if your routes take you anywhere near the stretch of U.S. Highway 212 west of La Plant, …

📉 Used Truck Prices Keep Falling — Smart Buyers Are Loading Up! 
💥 Introduction – The Truck Market Just Hit the Brakes Used truck prices are sliding faster than a greasy fifth wheel. 📉 According to the latest data, …

🛑 2025 CVSA Roadcheck Blitz Is Coming — June 4–6. Get Your Brakes (and Mind) Right! 
📅 Introduction: DOT Ain’t Playing This Summer If you’ve been trucking for more than five minutes, you already know what June means: it’s time for the …

🛑 Freightliner Recalls Over 6,000 Cascadia Trucks — Brake Trouble Ahead! 
💥 Introduction: Not Just a Squeaky Brake When you’re behind the wheel of a big rig, your brakes are your lifeline. You can’t afford for ‘em to act up, …

🚨 California’s AB5 Law: Truckers Take It to the Supreme Court 
💥 Introduction: Big Trouble in the Golden State Imagine being told you can’t be your own boss anymore, even after buying your own rig, paying your own …

Aurora Expands Driverless Trucking: Night Routes, More Miles, and Fewer Humans Behind the Wheel 
Intro – From Daylight Testing to All-Night Hauls Aurora, one of the biggest names in autonomous trucking, just flipped the switch on their next phase …

Trucking Industry Sounds Off on Deregulation: Reform or Trouble Ahead?  
Intro – When Deregulation Drops, You Better Speak Up or Get Rolled Over If there’s one thing truckers hate more than 4-wheelers cutting them off on …

Trucking’s Hidden Health Crisis: Why Long Hours Are Wrecking Drivers from the Inside Out 
Intro – It Ain’t Just About the Miles Anymore When most folks think of trucking, they picture the open road, big engines, and a little “freedom.” …

Waymo’s Robot Rigs Are Hitting the Southwest – Should Truckers Be Nervous or Ready to Pivot? 
Intro – The Robots Ain’t Coming. They’re Already Here. If you’ve been cruisin’ I-10 lately and spotted a Freightliner Cascadia lookin’ just a little …

Hawaii CDL Medical Cert Changes Coming May 2025 – What Drivers Need to Know Before It’s Too Late 
Intro – New Rules, Same Hustle: CDL Paperwork Just Went Digital If you're a CDL holder in Hawaii, better mark your calendar and double-check that medical …

Congress Rolls Out Anti-Cargo Theft Bill – And Truckers Are Finally Getting Some Backup 
Intro – Finally, Some Lawmakers Are Paying Attention Every trucker knows this: cargo theft ain’t some rare incident. It’s a growing, full-blown logistics …

🚧 DOT Awards $3.2 Billion to 180 Projects — What Truckers Need to Know 
💸 Title: $3.2B for Better Roads? Let’s See If It Helps Truckers On the surface, it sounds like a win — the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) …

🚨 Deadly I-75 Crash Involving Troubled Trucking Firm Raises National Safety Questions 
📰 Title: When Warnings Get Ignored – Tragedy on I-75 Exposes a Dangerous Pattern On a recent morning in Ocala, Florida, tragedy erupted on I-75 when …

🚨 Section 232 Probe into Truck Imports – What Truckers Need to Know 
There’s a quiet storm brewing in Washington that could slam right into the trucking industry — and most folks don’t even know it’s coming. On May 16, …

🇺🇸 National Defense Transportation Day – Why Truckers Should Care 
Every year on May 16, the U.S. takes a moment to honor something most people take for granted — transportation. It’s not just about highways or planes. …

🚧 Blue Water Bridge Plaza Expansion Begins – What Truckers Need to Know 
The wheels are turning in Port Huron, Michigan — but they’re about to slow down before things get better. On May 16, 2025, the Michigan Department of …

🔥 Top 5 Most Fuel-Efficient Semi Trucks of 2025 
In today’s wild fuel market, every extra mile per gallon could be the difference between a solid payday and wondering if you should’ve just stayed home. …

🚨 $3 Million Amazon Fraud: Connecticut Trucker Busted for Faking Hauls  
How one 24-year-old trucking boss allegedly gamed Amazon's system — and what it means for the rest of us Ever hear the saying, “Fake it till you make …

🚛 2025 Trucking Rules Are Coming — Here’s What MercuryGate Says You Need to Know 
Sustainability. Safety. Tech. If you’re hauling freight in 2025, these three words are about to shape your whole operation. Alright drivers, fleets, …

🚨 New Trucking Rules for 2025: What Every Driver Needs to Know (Before It Costs You) 
From speed limiters to English tests — here’s what’s coming down the highway and how to stay ready for it. Buckle up, drivers — 2025 ain’t playin’ around. …

🌫️ EPA Drops New Emissions Bombshell on Heavy-Duty Trucks: Clean Air or Clean Out Your Wallet? 
New rules from the EPA aim to slash pollution from big rigs — but what does it really mean for drivers, fleets, and freight? Well, here we go again. …

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🕒 FMCSA Proposes HOS Rule Changes: More Flexibility or More Confusion?  
Split breaks, longer shifts, and a new take on what counts as a “break.” Here's what it really means for truckers. Big news outta Washington, and no, …

🚛 New JFK Cargo Center Promises Relief for Truckers & Logistics Chaos Is this the cure for endless port delays in the Northeast? 
Alright drivers, grab your coffee and sit tight — we got some news that might actually make your day better. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, …

Indiana Cracks Down on Predatory Towing – Finally, Some Love for Drivers 
Intro – New Towing Law Brings Relief in 2025 Starting July 1, 2025, Indiana is putting some serious bumpers on its towing industry. In a move that’s …

Ontario Cracks Down on “Driver Inc.” Model – Big Win or More Bureaucracy? 
Intro – OTA Fights Back Against Fake “Owner-Operators” Over the past few years, one term has kept showing up in Canadian trucking news like a bad check: …

Mack Trucks Drops “Load Finder” Feature — Will It Really Help Drivers Make More? 
Intro – Less Deadhead, More Bread? Alright y’all — Mack Trucks just rolled out a new Load Finder tool inside its Mack Connect platform. The promise? …

ELD Tampering & Fake Logs? DOT Ain’t Playing During Roadcheck 
Introduction – They’re Watching the Screens This Year Let’s cut the fluff: If you’ve ever fudged a logbook or your ELD’s “accidentally glitched,” this …

Arizona’s CVSA Crackdown: I-10 and I-40 Are the Hot Zones This Week 
Introduction – Arizona Ain’t Playing This Week If you’re driving through Arizona this week, you might want to double-check your tires and make sure …

CVSA Roadcheck 2025: What They’re REALLY Looking for and Why It Matters 
Introduction – Another Inspection Blitz? Yup. But Here's the Real Story From May 13 to 15, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is rolling …

🚧 US 40 Safety Project Begins Between Granby & Tabernash — Here's What Truckers Need to Know 
Introduction: Trouble Brewing in the Rockies Colorado just kicked off a major safety project on US Highway 40, and if you’re hauling through the mountain …

🛠️ TA Offers Free Inspections Ahead of CVSA Blitz – Don’t Roll Dirty 
Introduction: Free Help Before the DOT Comes Looking The CVSA International Roadcheck is coming up, and you already know what that means — scale houses …

🚧 Traffic Alert: Major Road Work in Inyo & Mono Counties Starting May 12, 2025 — What Drivers Need to Know 
Introduction: The Desert Just Got Trickier If you’re hauling through Inyo or Mono Counties in California this week, buckle up — not for speed, but …

🚨 $2M Truck Spill on M1 Wrecks Over 300 Cars – Here’s What Happened  
Introduction: When the Highway Turns into a Metal Minefield Drivers on Australia’s M1 highway got more than potholes and tolls early Friday morning …

🌉 Hanalei Bridge to Close Overnight Starting May 12 – Here's What Drivers Need to Know 
Introduction: Midnight Detour on the Garden Isle If you're cruising the North Shore of Kauai anytime soon, you better plan around a big wrench in …

I-80 Truck Parking Closed Near Victor, Iowa — What Drivers Need to Know 
Introduction: A Closed Rest Area? That’s Rough, Iowa... So here we go again. Another day, another rest area closure — this time on eastbound I-80 …

CDL Training Goes Hybrid: Is Online Learning the Future of Trucking?  
🖥️ Introduction – Trucking School Just Got a Wi-Fi Signal Back in the day, getting your CDL meant boots on the ground, sunup to sundown. You’d sit in …

Title: International’s SuperTruck II Hits 16 MPG — Should Truckers Be Celebrating or Concerned? 
Introduction: Alright y’all, picture this: a big rig pulling 16 miles per gallon. That ain’t a typo — International’s SuperTruck II prototype just …

Long Warehouse Wait Times Are Stealing from Truckers — And Nobody’s Paying 
🚛 Introduction – The Clock's Ticking, But the Pay Ain’t It’s one of the most common frustrations in trucking. You roll into a warehouse on time. You’ve …

Emergency Federal Funding Approved to Expand Truck Parking (Finally!) 
🚛 Introduction – Hallelujah, We Got Parking Money! If you’ve ever tried finding a safe place to park a rig at night, you know the pain. The “No Parking” …

M-13 Ramp to Southbound I-75 in Saginaw County Closed for Resurfacing 
🚛 Introduction – Another Day, Another Detour Yep, it’s happening again. If you’re rolling through Saginaw County, be ready to hit the brakes and reroute. …

Declining Young Truck Driver Rates Prompt Calls for Industry Overhaul 
🚛 Introduction – The Grey Wave is Coming Truck stops are starting to look more like senior centers. Nearly half of all truck drivers today are over …

⚙️ Volvo Trucks Lay Off Workers Due to Tariffs: What This Means for the Trucking Industry 
Intro: When Big Industry Gets Hit, Drivers Feel It Too Layoffs — nobody likes hearing that word. But here we are. Volvo Trucks just announced that …

🚛 Trucking Conferences to Watch in 2025: Where the Industry’s Big Dogs Will Meet 
Intro: Not Just Another Hotel Buffet — Why Conferences Still Matter When you hear the word "conference," do you picture folks in suits eating stale …

🪙 $800,000 in Dimes Spill on Texas Highway: The Load That Got Loose and Made Headlines 
Intro: Not Your Average Breakdown When most truckers talk about bad days on the road, they’re thinking blown tires, dispatch drama, or weather delays. …

🚨 DUI Truck Driver Indicted: When One Driver’s Mistake Shakes the Whole Industry 
Intro: One Bad Apple Can Spoil the Whole Barrel In trucking, our reputation is everything. When folks see a big rig rolling down the highway, they …

🥕 Produce Season Squeeze: Why Southern Freight Capacity is Tighter Than Your Logbook 
Intro: When Fruits Ripen, the Freight Game Gets Juicy (and Tight) If you’ve been on the road a while, you know certain seasons shake up the freight …

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🚨 2025 Freight Market Rulemakings Every Trucker Should Know (and Probably Complain About) 
Introduction: 2025 is Coming... and It’s Packing Rules If you thought trucking regulations were already tighter than a logbook during DOT week, wait …

🚛 Intermodal Growth in Mexico Amid Tariff Uncertainty — What U.S. Truckers Need to Know About This New Freight Shift 
INTRODUCTION — Why Mexico Is Suddenly the Star of Freight If you’ve been paying attention to how freight moves across North America, you know that …

🚨 International Trucks Recalled Over Wiper Failure Risk — Here’s Why It Matters for Drivers 
INTRODUCTION — When Little Parts Cause Big Problems Nobody likes hearing about recalls, but this one? It’s worth a serious look. International …

RTD Launches Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign — Why Truckers Are the Key to Stopping It 
INTRODUCTION – This Ain’t Just a Transit Issue, It’s a Highway Crisis Human trafficking. Just saying the words makes your stomach turn. But here’s …

Bulkmatic Wins ATA's President’s Trophy — Why This Safety Award Actually Matters to Truckers 
INTRODUCTION — More Than Just A Fancy Trophy Let’s keep it honest. When most truckers hear about a company winning an award, especially something …

I-96 Lansing Road Ramp and Lane Closures Start May 7 — Why Truckers Need to Plan or Pay 
INTRODUCTION — Here Comes Michigan’s Favorite Season… Construction If you’ve driven through Michigan before, you already know the joke: “There’s …

🚨 Louisiana’s Transportation Shake-Up: Will Politics Pick the Roads Now? 
INTRODUCTION — When Politics Meets Pavement Alright drivers, listen up because this ain’t your average pothole complaint. What’s brewing down in Louisiana …

🚨 Speak English or Park It? New CVSA Rule Could Put Some Truckers on the Sideline 
Introduction — From Suggested to Enforced: A Major Shift in the Rules of the Road For years, the trucking industry has heard whispers about English …

📢 LCI Industries Q1 2025 Conference Call — Why Truckers Should Actually Pay Attention 
Introduction — Not Just Another Corporate Snoozefest Let’s be honest. When you hear “LCI Industries conference call,” you probably don’t get too …

🚨 TRUCKING IN TRANSITION: What Trump Can Learn From Fleets to Make Highways Safer 
Introduction — Highways Aren’t Just Roads, They’re Our Workplaces If you ask most politicians how to make highways safer, they’ll toss out the usual …

🎓 Eight New Truckers Hit the Road — Wayne Community College Celebrates Fresh CDL Graduates 
Introduction — From Classrooms to Highways: The Journey Begins Goldsboro, North Carolina just added eight more drivers to the backbone of America — …

🚨 REAL ID Deadline is Coming — Truckers, Don’t Get Left Grounded at the Airport! 
Introduction – Think This Doesn’t Apply to You? Think Again. Look, most truckers spend more time thinking about logbooks, fuel prices, and finding …

🚨 Custom Truck One Source Takes the Wheel at Oppenheimer Conference — What This Means for Drivers and the Industry  
Introduction – Not Just Another Corporate Roadshow Custom Truck One Source (CTOS) isn't rolling into the Oppenheimer 20th Annual Industrial Growth Conference …

🚨 Mississippi Truck Stop Busted for Selling Kratom and Tianeptine — Trouble Brewing on the Fuel Island 
Introduction: Not your usual stop for coffee and diesel Most truckers pull into a stop looking for a few simple things → fuel, food, rest, and maybe …

🚨 House to California: Not So Fast on Zero-Emission Truck Mandates! 
Introduction: The clash between clean air and real-world trucking If you’ve been trucking for more than 10 minutes, you already know: California makes …

🚛 Fake Addresses, Real Trouble: Why Truckers Are Fed Up with FMCSA's Blind Spot 
Introduction: If you can’t find the company… how do you hold them accountable? It’s the kind of problem that most folks outside of trucking don’t even …

⛽ Kansas Waives Hours of Service for Fuel Haulers — Smart Solution or Recipe for Disaster? 
Introduction: Fuel running low? Time to bend the rules. When fuel stops flowing, the ripple effects hit fast. Gas stations run dry. Drivers get frustrated. …

🚨 Brake Safety Week Incoming: Linings and Pads Under the Microscope 
Introduction: Yep… it’s that time again — Brake Safety Week! If you’ve been in trucking long enough, you already know the deal. Brake Safety Week rolls …

🚛 Idaho Gives Truckers a Break: Idling While Resting Now Allowed 
Introduction: Finally… a little common sense in trucking laws! If you’ve been out on the road long enough, you know this struggle too well. You roll …

🚨 Trucking Insolvencies Are Rising Fast: What Drivers Need to Know Before It’s Too Late 
👀 Introduction — The Freight Storm Ain’t Coming… It’s HERE 2025 is showing us what many drivers feared... the weak links in trucking are snapping left …

Truckstop Predicts Digital & EV Trends for 2025 — Will Truckers Win or Lose? 
👀 Introduction — Forget the Buzzwords, This One Hits Home “Digital transformation.” “EV Revolution.” “AI-powered freight solutions.” You’ve heard …

Truck Freight Is Set to Bounce Back in 2025 — But What Does That REALLY Mean for Drivers? 
👀 Introduction: Finally, Some Good News? After months (or years, depending on who you ask) of sluggish freight and tighter-than-tight rates, there’s …

Covenant Logistics Says "More Rate Hikes Coming" — What That REALLY Means for Truckers 
👀 Introduction — Not Another Boring Rate Hike Story (But This One Hits Home) You’ve heard it before: “We have to raise rates due to rising costs.” …

🚨 New Trucking Regulations in 2025: What Drivers and Carriers Need to Know  
🚨 New Trucking Regulations in 2025: What Drivers and Carriers Need to Know Change is coming down the highway—and this time, it’s built into the …

🚨 U.S. Trucking Industry Faces Setbacks Amid Escalating Trade War  
The U.S. trucking industry just hit another pothole—and it’s not one you can swerve around. As President Donald Trump ramps up a new trade war …

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🚨 Truckers, Brace Yourselves: Yokohama Announces 10% Price Hike on Tires Starting May 
If you thought fuel was your biggest headache this year—think again. 📈 Yokohama Tire just announced a price hike of up to 10% on all commercial …

Hyundai’s Hydrogen Beast Hits the ACT Expo — Game-Changer or Gimmick? 
Introduction: Anaheim, California just hosted the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025, and it wasn’t your typical truck show filled with …

🚨 New Mexico Drops a Fleet Reporting Bomb – What Truckers Need to Know  
Introduction – The Green Wave Rolls In Starting today, New Mexico is mandating a one-time fleet data reporting requirement for large trucking fleets …

U.S. to Import 65,000 Truckers? Here’s What They’re Not Telling You 
📦 Intro – What in the Freight Is Going On? Well well well... here we go again. The powers that be say America’s got a “driver shortage,” and instead …

Trump Signs Executive Order Requiring English for Truckers – What It Really Means 
Title: Speak English or Park It? Trump’s Trucking Order Has Drivers Divided Introduction: In a bold move shaking up the trucking industry, former …

Kingsley Trucking Shuts Down: $6.7 Million Mistake or Industry Wake-Up Call? 
Title: Kingsley Trucking Folds – $6.7 Million Later, Here's the Lesson Introduction: Another one gone. Canadian-based Kingsley Trucking just slammed …

Western Star’s 'Star Nation Experience': New Rigs or Just Another Recruiting Gimmick? 
Title: Star Nation or Star Nonsense? Western Star’s Bold Play to Lure New Drivers Introduction: Western Star just fired up something they’re calling …

FMCSA Drops New Regulations for 2025: What Drivers Need to Know (Before They Get Burned) 
Introduction You feel that rumble? That’s not just potholes on I-80 — that’s the FMCSA rollin' out a fresh batch of new regulations for 2025. 🚛💥 This …

Independent Movers, Listen Up: ATA’s Got Some Big Talks for 2025 
Introduction Independent movers, this one’s for y’all hauling couches, kitchen tables, and everything Uncle Bob forgot to box up. 📦🚛 The American Trucking …

Recession Red Alert: How New Tariffs Could Wreck Trucking in 2025 
Introduction Well, butter my biscuits and hide the fuel cards... 🚛💥 We’ve got a real economic thunderstorm brewin’! Axios PM’s April 28, 2025 newsletter …

FMCSA Says No to Learner’s Permits for 17-Year-Olds — Here's Why It Matters 
Introduction Another day, another debate in trucking. This time, a high school in Washington tried convincing the feds to let 17-year-olds get learner’s …

Driverless Trucks Hit Texas Highways — Are We Ready for the Future? 
Introduction It’s official, folks — the future we’ve been talkin’ about for years just showed up on I-45. Aurora’s autonomous semi-trucks are now running …

Truck Rollover at Stone Church Cemetery Leaves a Big Mess and a Bigger Cleanup 
Introduction Now here’s a headline you don’t see every day... A commercial truck didn’t just roll over on the road — it plowed right into Stone Church …

Ceva Logistics Expands Again: $400 Million Deal Snags Turkish 3PL 
Introduction Well, well, well — looks like Ceva Logistics ain’t just sittin' around waitin' for the global supply chain to fix itself. They’re throwin' …

State and Local Police Gear Up for Aggressive Driving Crackdown in Pennsylvania 
Introduction If you’re rollin' through Pennsylvania anytime soon, you might wanna ease up off that lead foot. 🚨 From March 28 to April 27, 2025, police …

Daimler Puts the Brakes on Diesel Truck Sales in Oregon: What's Goin' On? 
Introduction Well folks, the rumble you’re hearing ain’t just another convoy passin' through. Daimler Truck North America just made a big-time move: …

Container Traffic Down at the Port of L.A.—Here’s Why That Matters for Truckers 
Introduction The Port of Los Angeles is often called “America’s gateway to the Pacific.” But right now? That gateway is lookin’ mighty quiet. Container …

UPS Just Dropped $2.2 Billion on a Healthcare Haul. Here’s Why It Matters 
Introduction When a company like UPS writes a $2.2 billion check, it ain’t on a whim. This week, the shipping giant announced it’s buying Andlauer Healthcare …

Flatbeds Are Boomin’—Thanks to a Pre-Tariff Freight Frenzy 
Flatbeds Are Boomin’—Thanks to a Pre-Tariff Freight Frenzy Introduction You ever notice how freight patterns start acting funny right before the …

Universal Logistics Is Moving to Nevada – But Not for the Weather 
Introduction It’s not every day a trucking giant like Universal Logistics Holdings makes headlines for packing up its corporate paperwork and heading …

Love’s Just Dropped 121 Reasons to Smile in Belmont, Ohio 
Introduction Let’s get one thing straight—truck parking is rough out here. You’re clocking out with 5 minutes left on your ELD, crossing your fingers, …

Barrel Monsters Are on Patrol – And Truckers Better Pay Attention 
Introduction You ever be rollin’ through a work zone and feel like every cone, barrel, and sign just blurs together into an orange nightmare? Yeah—same. …

Top Freight Brokerage Firms of 2025: Who’s Winning the Freight Game (and What It Means for You) 
🚛 Intro – The List Is Out… But Should Truckers Even Care? Transport Topics just dropped its annual list of the Top Freight Brokerage Firms of 2025, …

❄️ Cross-Border Chaos: Canadian Trucking’s "Nuclear Winter" Just Got Real 
Intro – Cold Front Coming... and It Ain’t Just the Weather Canadian truckers are facing more than just slippery roads and moose crossings this season. …

📉 Ryder's Q1 Earnings Drop Today – Why Truckers Should Actually Care 
Intro – Ryder’s Report Card is Dropping… and It Ain’t Just for Wall Street Today, April 23, Ryder System, Inc. is scheduled to drop their first-quarter …

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Women in Trucking Hit Record Numbers — But It Ain’t All Smooth Roads 
14% of Drivers Are Now Women — And That Number’s Still Climbing Introduction – Women are making history behind the wheel — hitting a record 14% of …

Driver Shortage Deepens — But Bonuses Ain’t Fixing Burnout 
The Trucks Are Rollin’, But the Drivers Are Dippin’ Introduction – According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the industry is now short …

Walmart Rolls Out “Trucker Wellness Hub” — Game Changer or PR Play? 
Healthy Drivers? Count Us In. But Is It Enough? Introduction – Walmart just announced a pilot program called the “Trucker Wellness Hub,” and it’s …

California Cracks Down on Independent Contractors — And It’s Getting Ugly 
AB5 Is Back in the Headlines, and Truckers Are Caught in the Crossfire Introduction – California is doubling down on AB5 enforcement, and the trucking …

FMCSA Extends ELD Mandate Review — But Will It Actually Help Drivers? 
Old Trucks, New Rules, and the Same Old Story Introduction – The FMCSA just hit the brakes — slightly — on its push to update the ELD (Electronic …

Diesel Prices Spike Again — But Who’s Really Getting Burned? 
Truckers Say, "We Can't Keep Absorbing This!" Introduction – Diesel prices are out here acting like they got stock in Rolex—climbing over $5.20 a …

🤖 Truck Platooning Hits I-70: Fuel Saver or Driver Replacer? 
A major shift just pulled into the fast lane. Automated truck platooning is officially rolling on Interstate 70, linking Columbus, Ohio to Indianapolis, …

🛣️ New Highway 20 Bypass Opens in Oklahoma: Smart Move or Just Another Curve in the Road? 
A fresh stretch of blacktop just hit the map: a new 5-mile bypass of Highway 20 in Rogers County, Oklahoma, is now open for business. The goal? Divert …

🚛 Increase in Foreign-Born Truck Drivers: The Backbone No One Talks About 
There’s a new shift happening behind the wheel in American trucking — and it’s not about electric rigs or autonomous tech. It’s about people. According …

⚡ Windrose Unveils Zero-Emission Long-Haul Truck: Is Diesel Done or Just Derailed? 
In a bold move that’s got the trucking world buzzing, Windrose, alongside JoyRide Logistics and EO Charging, just rolled out a brand-new zero-emission, …

📦 Short-Haul Freight Is Booming: What Truckers Need to Know About This Big Shift 
Things are changing on the asphalt, and if you’ve been feeling like those long stretches of interstate are looking a little emptier lately… you’re not …

🚨 Davis Express Shuts Down After 44 Years: What It Means for the Rest of Us 
After four decades of hauling refrigerated freight across the Southeast, Florida-based Davis Express is calling it quits. On April 23, the family-run carrier …

Driver Pay Is Up 16% — But Is It Finally Enough? 
Introduction: 📈 Truck driver wages just jumped 16% in Q1 2025, and the industry’s buzzin’ louder than a Jake brake on a mountain downgrade. Companies …

The ELD Mandate: Efficiency Tool or Industry Buzzkill? 
Introduction: Since its rollout, the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate has been hailed by some as a necessary safety upgrade… and cursed by others …

Operation Safe Driver Week Is Coming — And It Ain’t Just About Speeding 
Introduction: July’s heat just got hotter, and it ain’t from your APU cutting out again. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) just announced …

Fireworks Haulers Want Out of FMCSA Rules — Is It Boom or Bust? 
Introduction: What do you get when you mix explosive cargo, high-stakes deadlines, and government red tape? A fiery request for exemptions — literally. …

Illinois Gives Truckers a Break: IRP Renewal Deadline Extended to April 18 
Introduction: Finally — a little good news for truckers! Illinois has officially extended the International Registration Plan (IRP) renewal deadline …

Wyoming Lawmaker Wants Drivers to Speak English — Safety or Discrimination? 
Introduction: Well now... Wyoming just lit a match under the CB radio. A state legislator is pushin’ the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to …

“Tariff Tensions Take a Breather – But What’s That Mean for Trucking?” 
Intro – Tariffs Are on Ice (Temporarily), But the Fire’s Still Hot Well well well… Washington and Beijing finally hit the brakes — at least for 90 days. …

“Even J.B. Hunt Can’t Dodge the Freight Funk: What an 8% Drop in Income Means for You” 
Introduction – When the Big Dogs Limp, You Better Pay Attention When a powerhouse like J.B. Hunt reports an 8% drop in operating income, it’s more than …

“Trucking Insurance 2025: What They’re Not Telling You at the MCIEF Conference” 
Introduction – Orlando, Sunshine… and Liability Risk? Oh my! While tourists are chasing Mickey Mouse, insurance pros are chasing clarity at the 2025 …

⚡ $250 Million Shockwave: California’s Port Trucking Goes Electric — Ready or Not 💬 Introduction 
California's ports are about to get a major jolt — and we’re not talking about dock delays or another union showdown. We’re talking $250 million dollars, …

🚛 Another One Bites the Dust? Proficient Auto Logistics Scoops Up PA Hauler 
💬 Introduction Here we go again — another trucking company swallowed up in the never-ending game of "Who Owns Who This Week." This time, it’s Proficient …

🚨 Trucker Beats the System? Supreme Court Victory Over Marijuana Testing Sends Shockwaves 💬  
You ever hear of a truck driver beatin’ the odds and walkin’ away from the U.S. Supreme Court with a win? Nah, that ain’t your everyday news. But guess …

🚨 Mack’s “Pioneer” Long-Haul Truck Drops: Game-Changer or Just More Shiny Chrome? 💬 Introduction 
Mack Trucks made a splash in the Big Apple with the reveal of their newest rig — the “Pioneer.” And no, it wasn’t a re-run of an old truck in new paint. …

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Kodiak Robotics Goes Public in $2.5B SPAC Deal – What It Really Means for Truckers 
Introduction Another day, another tech company saying they’re here to “revolutionize trucking.” This time, it’s Kodiak Robotics — the autonomous trucking …

Over 15,000 CDL Holders Face Downgrades After FMCSA Cracks Down 
Introduction Imagine this: You’re doing everything by the book. You passed your physical, turned in your paperwork, and you’re out here hauling freight …

🚫 Bill Introduced to Stop FMCSA Speed Limiter Mandate — The DRIVE Act Rides Again 
Intro – Speed limiters: safety feature or driver straitjacket? If you’ve been rollin’ long enough, you’ve already felt the choke chain of a speed-limited …

🚛 Amazon Launches Inbound-Only LTL Freight Service – Should Truckers Worry? 
Intro – Amazon’s tightening its grip on freight You ever notice how Amazon’s like that dude at the truck stop who just keeps buying stuff — now he’s …

🚛 Texas Is Cookin’ Up Batteries and Trucking’s About to Feel the Heat 
Introduction – Big Batteries, Big Freight, Big Texas Energy Texas. Land of wide-open roads, spicy BBQ, and now... booming battery plants? That’s right …

🚂 Parallel Systems Raises $38 Million to Take a Swing at Short-Haul Trucking 
Intro – A new player just rolled onto the tracks… and they ain’t using diesel Let’s say you’re chillin’ in the cab, radio on, waiting for a load — and …

Nashville’s Traffic Trap: The Bottleneck That’s Costing Truckers Big 
Introduction If you’ve ever driven through Nashville and had your blood pressure spike from bumper-to-bumper traffic, you’re not alone — and now you’ve …

ATA Backs New Bill to Tackle Cargo Theft — But Will It Actually Stop the Stealin’? 
Introduction Cargo theft ain't new. It’s been around longer than diesel fumes and diner coffee — but in the last couple years, it's been skyrocketing, …

Over 14,300 Freight Workers Laid Off — Is Trucking the Next Domino? 
Introduction If you thought things were cooling off in freight… buckle up. It’s official — more than 14,300 workers in the freight sector have been …

Traton Says the North American Truck Market Is Slowing Down — Should Drivers Be Worried? 
Introduction If you’ve been feeling like the freight lanes are a little lighter and the rates ain’t what they used to be, you’re not imagining things. …

Heavier Loads, Bigger Battles: Will Congress Let Trucks Carry More? 
Introduction Alright, let’s get into it. Word on the blacktop is that trucking associations are pushing Congress to test out higher weight limits on …

Is AI the New Dispatcher? Uber Freight’s High-Tech Route Shake-Up 
Introduction Alright, let’s talk about something that’s rollin’ into the industry faster than a new hire hittin’ a curb on day one — artificial intelligence. …

Title: Texas Trucking Job Fair Rolls In – Opportunities Ahead for CDL Drivers 
Introduction Attention drivers, rookies, and career-changers: if you’re anywhere near Mission, Texas, on **April 10, 2025**, go ahead and pencil in a …

Title: Truckers Are Tired of Getting Set Up – New Bill Aims to Shut Down Staged Accidents 
Introduction Imagine cruisin’ along, mindin’ your business, and suddenly a car cuts you off, slams the brakes—and boom—you’re the bad guy. These ain’t …

Title: South Dakota Drops Spring Load Limits – Big News for Big Loads 
Introduction Spring just got a little less annoying for South Dakota truckers. The state’s Department of Transportation officially lifted spring load …

OOIDA Takes the Fight to California: Will AB 5 Crush the Owner-Operator Dream? 
Introduction: Courtroom Clash with the Future of Independent Trucking on the Line Today, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) …

Breaking the Mold: Karen Smerchek Steers TCA into New Territory 
Introduction: A Historic Shift in Trucking Leadership In a move that's got the trucking industry buzzing louder than a Jake brake on a downhill grade, …

Truck Safety Crackdowns Drop Under Trump – What That Means for Drivers 
Introduction: Is Truck Safety Getting Ghosted? The Washington Post just threw a wrench into the gears with their headline: “Truck Safety Enforcement …

Burnsed Trucking Swerves Trump Tariffs with a Seafood Power Play 
Introduction: Tariffs Hit, Burnsed Hits Back With Trump back in office and bringing a fresh wave of tariffs like it’s 2018 all over again, the trucking …

Truck Tech Watch: Why the SAE WCX Event in Detroit Matters for Every Driver 
Introduction: Think SAE WCX sounds like some NASA launch or a robot convention? Nah, it’s a real-world tech show that could flip the trucking game …

Class 8 Chaos: Truck Orders Are Up… But Also Down? Welcome to Freight Market Whiplash 
📈 Introduction: If you’ve been watching the market like a hawk while sipping your truck stop coffee, you’ve probably seen the headlines: “Truck orders …

Total Eclipse of the Freight: How April’s Solar Event Could Black Out Your Trucking Route 
🚛 Introduction: You might’ve thought solar eclipses were just for backyard astronomers with folding chairs and cardboard glasses... But this one? …

LTI Trucking Shuts Down — 250 Drivers Left Scrambling 
💥 Intro: Another one bites the dust. LTI Trucking Services, a mid-sized Midwest carrier, just dropped a bomb on 250 drivers — they’re shutting down …

BP Just Ditched Its Clean Trucking Plans – Back to Oil They Go 
💥 Intro: Well, that didn’t last long. BP – yeah, that BP – just shut down its entire low-carbon mobility team, the group that was supposed to lead …

Spring Is Here – And It’s Messing With Trucking Capacity Again 
🌱 Intro: You ever notice how when the weather changes, so does the entire freight game? Yep — spring is trucking's mood swing season. Just when you …

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Load Boards Are Cracking Down – Stricter Driver Verification Is Here 
🚨 Intro: What Now? So, you finally get your paperwork in order, update your insurance, and hop on your favorite load board to grab some freight—and …

Major Trucking Company Shuts Down — No Bankruptcy, Just Gone. What Happened? 
Imagine showing up for your shift and the gates are locked. The app won’t work. The phones are dead. Website? Deleted. That’s the reality for drivers …

Freight Rates Are Still Trash: Why the “Trucking Recovery” Is Just Corporate Propaganda 
🚛 Intro: “Hang tight, freight’s about to bounce back.” That’s what they’ve been saying for how long now? Meanwhile, you’re out here chasing $1.50/mile …

New Year, New Shutdowns: CVSA's 2025 Out-of-Service Criteria Just Dropped — Here's What Truckers Need to Know 
Introduction: Spring has sprung—and so has CVSA’s new list of ways to shut you down. As of April 1, 2025, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance rolled …

Maersk Drops April 2025 Market Update — Here’s What Truckers & Shippers REALLY Need to Know 
Introduction: Let’s be honest—most market reports from global shipping giants like Maersk read like sleep aids for Wall Street folks. Full of buzzwords …

Trash Tech Takeover: Waste Management to Cut 5,000 Jobs by 2026 — Starting with Truckers 
Introduction: Remember when trash was just trash? Now it’s tech. Houston-based Waste Management just announced it’s laying off 5,000 people by 2026, …

Truckers Still Fighting to Pee in Peace: Congress Reintroduces Bathroom Access Bill 
Introduction: You ever haul freight across two state lines, hit traffic, skip lunch, hold it through five hours of waiting… then finally get to the …

Freight Delays & Flooded Highways: Midwest and South Get Slammed by Severe Weather 
Introduction – It’s Raining Chaos Out Here If you're driving through the Midwest or South right now, you might want to keep one hand on the wheel …

Truckers vs. CBD: Supreme Court Says “Game On” for RICO Lawsuits 
Introduction – “THC-Free” My Axle Imagine this: You buy a “THC-free” CBD product to ease your back pain from hours behind the wheel. You’re careful. …

USPS Electric Truck Plan Might Get Canceled?! What That Really Means for Trucking 
Introduction – Wait, $3 Billion... Just Poof? The U.S. Postal Service had a big, shiny, futuristic dream: replace their aging, gas-guzzling delivery …

The 2026 Peterbilt 579: A Sneak Peek at Its Mind-Blowing Features (and a Few That’ll Raise Eyebrows) 
Introduction: Remember when a new truck meant bigger stacks, shinier chrome, and maybe an upgraded stereo? Yeah, those days are gone. The 2026 …

Trump Pardons Nikola’s Founder – Because Apparently, Fraud Doesn’t Apply to Electric Trucks 
Introduction: Trevor Milton—the flashy founder of Nikola Motors who got caught hyping up trucks that didn’t work, misleading investors, and turning …

DHL Just Dropped $195M on a Pharma Logistics Company – But What’s That Mean for U.S. Truckers? 
Introduction: Germany-based logistics giant DHL just dropped $195 million to buy CryoPDP, a U.S. company that specializes in pharmaceutical logistics. …

Found Too Late: What One Trucker’s Death Says About the Industry That Keeps Ignoring Its Drivers 
Introduction: A truck driver was found dead in his cab at a Nebraska truck stop—two days after anyone heard from him. Two whole days. That’s 48 hours …

80,000 Pounds of Beef Stolen by Fake Trucking Company — And Nobody’s Found the Meat 
🥩 A truckload of beef, a fake carrier, and a missing load worth $350,000. This isn’t a Netflix doc… it’s real trucking in 2025. Intro: Forget Aliens, …

Volvo Just Laid Off 350 Workers – Here’s What They’re Not Saying About the Trucking Slowdown 
💥 When the orders dry up, the pink slips come out. Welcome to the cycle nobody wants to talk about. Intro: The Boom-Bust Game of Truck Manufacturing …

Still No Place to Park a Rig? Congress Might Finally Do Something About It 
🅿 Truckers are tired of parking on exit ramps—and it looks like Washington might be listening. Intro: You Can Haul America’s Freight, But You Can’t …

Stuck in the Messy Middle? Here’s How Fleets Can Actually Pick the Right Powertrain (Without Guessing) 
🚛 Because nobody wants to drop six figures on the wrong truck tech. Intro: "Messy Middle" or Corporate Buzzword? The trucking world is changing faster …

KILL THE 12% TRUCK TAX? ABOUT TIME 
🚛 Introduction: You know what’s worse than paying $150,000 for a truck? Paying an extra 12% just because Uncle Sam says so. That’s right—the federal …

Meet Topsy: Edison’s Diesel-Electric Truck Could Change the Game (If It Doesn’t Break First) 
🚛 Introduction: Just when you thought trucking tech couldn’t get weirder—or cooler—Edison Motors drops a hybrid rig named “Topsy.” That’s right, …

Texas Trucking Company Files for Bankruptcy – Is This the Canary in the Diesel Mine? 
🚛 Introduction: Another one bites the dust. A Henderson, Texas-based trucking company—along with its affiliated businesses—has officially filed for …

Towed and Robbed? Indiana Might Finally Be Doing Something About It” 
🚛 Introduction: You ever get towed and feel like you got mugged in broad daylight—with a receipt? Well, Indiana truckers know that pain all too well. …

“$10,000 for New Truckers? Or Just Another Political Head Fake?” 
🚛 Introduction: So… Congress says they finally care about truckers again. That usually means one of two things: An election is coming up. The …

1,300 Pounds of Meth in Tractor-Trailers: CBP Seizures Expose Freight’s Dark Side 
1,300 Pounds of Meth in Tractor-Trailers: CBP Seizures Expose Freight’s Dark Side When Freight Gets Dirty — Real Dirty It wasn’t just produce or car …

EPA Drops $135 Million on California to Kill Diesel Trucks – Progress or Political Show? 
Green Light for Green Trucks California just got a big, fat check from the feds — $135 million courtesy of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). …

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New York’s Electric Truck Tug-of-War: Clean Air or Just More Red Tape? 
The Empire State’s Got Beef… With Diesel Welcome to New York, where pizza’s thin, traffic’s thick, and now — the battle over electric trucks is heating …

Trump Slaps 25% Tariff on Imported Cars: Win for American Workers or More Headaches for Truckers? 
March 27, 2025: The Day Trade Wars Shifted Gears Again Well, here we go again. President Donald Trump has re-entered the trade war ring with a 25% tariff …

Reckless Homicide Charges Filed Against Trucker After Fatal Crash 
A 9-Year-Old Lost His Life — and Yet Another Hours-of-Service Violation Raises Alarms in the Industry Introduction This isn’t the kind of story …

MATS 2025 Kicks Off: Trucking’s Super Bowl Just Dropped a Wrench… and It’s a Good Thing 
The 53rd Annual Mid-America Trucking Show rolls into Louisville with chrome, connection, and a game-changing focus on repair. Introduction If you’ve …

R&M Trucking Just Went Electric – But Does It Actually Make Sense for Truckers? 
The first U.S. customer to roll out a Volvo VNR Electric via Truck-as-a-Service? Yep, it’s R&M Trucking. But let’s break down what that really means for …

`February Freight Surprise: Tonnage Ticks Up… But Is It Real or Just a Tariff Sugar Rush? 
ATA Reports a 3% Bump in Freight Hauls, But Don’t Start Ordering Chrome Yet Introduction After months of doomscrolling through freight recession …

Trucking Calls for Crackdown on Illegal Mexican Drivers Taking U.S. Freight Jobs 
Introduction: Imagine busting your butt to land loads, keep your numbers tight, and stay legal — only to lose the haul to someone who isn’t even supposed …

Trucking Company Owner Gets 4 Years for Lying to the FMCSA — Here’s What Really Went Down 
Introduction: When most folks hear “FMCSA violation,” they think fines, warnings, or maybe a temporary shutdown. But this week? One trucking company …

OOIDA Rolls Into Congress: Will Lawmakers Finally Listen to Real Truckers? 
Introduction: Every time Congress starts talking highways and infrastructure, drivers know what’s coming: more rules, more red tape, and maybe a half-finished …

RIP to a Legend: Kenworth W900 Gets Parked for Good After 65 Year 
Introduction: If the Kenworth W900 were a person, it’d be that old-school trucker in the corner of the diner — worn boots, full of stories, still running …

$100 Million Lawsuit After Fatal I-35 Crash: Amazon, a Trucker, and the Industry on Trial 
🚛 Introduction: It was a normal day on I-35 in Austin, Texas—until it wasn’t. On March 13, an 18-wheeler plowed into multiple vehicles, killing five …

Charlotte’s “Truck Parking Tool” Is Cute, But Will It Actually Help Drivers? 
Introduction: Picture this: It’s 10:47 PM. You’ve got 13 minutes left on your clock, you're dead tired, and every truck stop from here to Timbuktu is …

They Stole Her Husband’s Memorial. The Industry Gave Her a Legacy Instead. 
Introduction: In an industry known for long hauls, tight schedules, and tough skin, it’s easy to forget that trucking is still personal. But every …

EPA Slams the Brakes on Electric Trucks? Why the ATA Is Cheering While the Planet Sighs 
Introduction: Well, well, well... looks like the government’s doing a U-turn—again. The EPA, under the Trump administration, just decided to roll …

AI Just Got a CDL? Meet Augie, the Assistant Coming for Dispatchers' Jobs 
Introduction: First it was robots taking fast food jobs. Then AI started writing blogs and making music. Now? It’s clocking in at your dispatch desk. …

Driverless Trucks Are Coming for Your Route… But Should You Really Panic Yet? 
Introduction: You’ve heard the buzz. Maybe you’ve even seen one zip past you with no one behind the wheel. Autonomous trucks are the new golden child …

Bigger Trucks, Bigger Problems? Why Heavier Rigs Could Cost Billions in Bridge Repairs 
Introduction: Truckers are no strangers to change, but not all changes are for the better. Congress is mulling over a proposal to increase truck weight …

Amazon Eyeing LTL? What This Means for Truckers and the Freight Industry 
Introduction: Just when you thought Amazon had its hands in every logistics pie, here comes another shake-up. Reports suggest the e-commerce giant is …

Truckload 2025: What’s in Store for the Biggest Trucking Event of the Year? 
Introduction: If there’s one thing truckers know, it’s that the industry never stops moving—literally and figuratively. And in 2025, the trucking …

How Northwest Arkansas Became America’s Trucking Powerhouse 
Introduction: If someone told you that a quiet, mountainous corner of Arkansas would become a trucking empire, you might have laughed. But Northwest …

Borderlands Boom or Bust? U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Hits $134B, But Tariffs Loom Large 
Introduction: If you thought the trucking industry was going to cruise into 2025 smoothly, think again. In January alone, trade between the U.S., …

Houston Truckers Now Have to Buy Back Their Own Stolen Equipment – Welcome to Trucking in 2025! 
Introduction: Imagine working hard all week, pulling long hauls, and parking your rig for a much-needed break, only to wake up and find a crucial …

CEO of ATG Truckload Found Dead in a Burning Building—Employee Arrested 
A Trucker’s Nightmare That’s Not About Freight Rates Trucking has plenty of problems—low pay, long hours, and dispatchers who swear, "This is a quick …

Connectivity Could Transform Trucking—But Will It Help Drivers or Just Big Business? 
From CB Radios to Smart Trucks—Are Truckers Ready for the Digital Revolution? Remember when a clipboard, a CB radio, and a good co-pilot were all …

Top 5 Legal Issues Trucking Faces Under the New Administration—Will It Change the Game? 
Trucking’s Future is on the Line Every time a new president steps in, truckers get nervous. Will fuel prices skyrocket? Will they crack down on owner-operators? …

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Driverless Trucks: Revolutionizing Freight or Steering into Trouble? 
Introduction: A Sci-Fi Future on Our Highways? Imagine cruising down I-45 in Texas, sharing the road with an 18-wheeler with no driver. No CB radio …

Trucking Stocks Take a Dive, But Citi Says ‘Buy the Dip’ 
Introduction: A Market Meltdown or a Hidden Opportunity? Imagine this—you’re cruising down the highway, everything looks smooth, and then BAM! A pothole …

Rolling with the Punches: Truckers, Cocaine Seizures, and the Road Ahead 
The Unexpected Detour Picture this: You're cruising down I-10, your rig humming a familiar tune, when you hear about a fellow trucker busted with …

The U.S. Trucking Industry is in Trouble – But Not for the Reason You Think" 
Introduction The American trucking industry is the backbone of the economy, moving over 72% of all freight in the U.S. But lately, truckers aren’t just …

Trucking in Turmoil: New York's Green Dream vs. Diesel Reality 
Introduction Picture this: You're cruising down I-90, the hum of your diesel engine your only companion, when suddenly, New York's Governor decides …

🚛 Nikola’s Factory Up for Auction – Is This the End of Hydrogen Trucks? 
💨 Hydrogen-Powered Truck Dreams... Going Once, Going Twice? Nikola Corporation, once hyped as the "Tesla of trucking," has just received approval …

Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar’s Santo Tequila Trucks Hijacked in 'Double Heist'—Now $1M Worth of Tequila Is Missing! 
Introduction Picture this: Two trucks loaded with $1 million worth of premium tequila vanish into thin air. No, this isn’t the plot of a new Fast …

New York Lawmakers Push to Delay Electric Truck Mandate – A Necessary Pause or a Step Back? 
Introduction New York’s roads might not be as green as planned—at least, not yet. Democratic legislators are fighting to delay Governor Kathy Hochul’s …

Decker Truck Line Closes Montana Terminal – What It Means for Truckers 
Introduction Another one bites the dust! Decker Truck Line Inc., a well-known name in the trucking industry, has officially shut down its Missoula, …

Freight Train Heists Targeting Nike Sneakers – A Bold New Crime Wave 
Introduction Move over, bank robbers—train heists are making a comeback! In a crime spree straight out of an old Western, thieves have stolen over $2 …

How $1M in Toys Vanished in a New Type of Trucking Scam 
Introduction The holiday season had arrived, a time for giving—but for cargo thieves, it was also a time for taking. In a shocking new scam, criminals …

California's Clean Air Crusade Hits a Roadblock: Emission Rules Withdrawn Amid Federal Pushback 
Introduction California has long been at the forefront of environmental initiatives, striving to implement stringent emission regulations to combat …

The New Sneaky Pay Cut Trucking Companies Don’t Want You to Notice 
Introduction You ever check your paycheck and think, "Wait a minute… where’s the rest of my money?" You’re not crazy. Trucking companies have found …

The Most Controversial Change in Trucking That No One’s Ready For 
Introduction If you thought trucking was just about driving, think again—because the industry is about to change forever, and not everyone’s going …

Truckers vs. Tariffs: Navigating the Bumpy Road Ahead 
Introduction: Imagine you're a trucker hauling a load of goods across the U.S.-Canada border, only to find out that new tariffs have jacked up costs …

Will These New Mack Truck Innovations Actually Save Truckers Money, or Just Add More Costs? 
Introduction: Mack Trucks just rolled out their latest fuel efficiency and tech innovations at TMC 2025, promising to revolutionize the industry. …

Mack Trucks Unveils Cutting-Edge Tech at TMC 2025: Revolutionizing Fuel Efficiency or Just More Gadgets? 
Introduction: Just when you thought your rig had all the bells and whistles it could handle, Mack Trucks rolls into the Technology & Maintenance Council …

Will High-Tech Trains Steal Freight From Truckers? 
🚨 Introduction – Why Should Truckers Care? Just when truckers thought they only had to worry about self-driving rigs, now the railroads are stepping …

$5.4M Trucking Verdict—Who’s REALLY Paying? 
🚨 Introduction – Why Should Truckers Care? A tragic trucking accident, a $5.4 million lawsuit, and a big question: Who’s footing the bill? When an …

U.S. New Vehicle Sales Expected to Rise in February: What It Means for Truckers 
Truck Sales Are Up, But Who’s Really Winning? If you thought trucking was slowing down, think again. The latest report from J.D. Power and GlobalData …

Trucking Industry Anticipates Increased Mergers and Acquisitions in 2025 
Big Changes Ahead: Why Trucking Mergers Are Heating Up The trucking industry has had a wild ride over the past few years. After a two-year freight …

Trucking Conditions Expected to Improve Slowly in 2025 
The Road to Recovery: Is 2025 the Year Trucking Bounces Back? After a rough couple of years, the trucking industry is finally seeing signs of improvement …

Trucking Executives Brace for 2025 Rate Shifts – What’s Really Coming? 
Introduction: If you thought 2024 was a rollercoaster for freight rates, just wait until 2025. Trucking executives across the industry are forecasting …

Georgia Senate Approves Seat Belt Evidence in Accident Lawsuits 
The Georgia Senate has passed a controversial bill allowing seat belt usage to be considered as evidence in accident lawsuits. This marks a significant …

CDL Downgrades Are Coming: Will You Lose Your License? 
If you thought the FMCSA was done messing with truckers, think again. New regulations are rolling out, and if you don’t meet the latest compliance requirements, …

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Trucking’s Economic Reality Check: Challenges, Opportunities & What’s Next? 
Introduction: The trucking industry is no stranger to ups and downs. But in 2024, the rollercoaster feels more like a freefall with no seatbelt. Fuel …

FMCSA's 2025 Regulations: What Truckers Need to Know" 
Introduction Hey there, road warriors! 🛣 Buckle up because the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is rolling out new regulations …

Autonomous Trucks: Are They Taking Over Faster Than We Think? 
Introduction Hey there, road warriors! 🛣 Ever feel like the future’s barreling down on you faster than a rookie flying downhill with no jake brake? …

Cargo Theft in 2024: Thieves Are Winning—Are Truckers Losing? 
Introduction: A Trucker’s Worst Nightmare- Imagine this: You park your rig at a rest stop, grab a quick bite, and come back to an empty trailer. Gone. …

Houston’s Highway Nightmare: Truck Bottlenecks Are Getting Worse 
Introduction If you’ve ever driven through Houston, you know one thing: you’re gonna be late. But now, it’s official—Houston has one of the worst truck …

Economic Trends in Trucking: Navigating a Shifting Industry 
The trucking industry is a vital part of the global economy, responsible for transporting goods across vast distances. However, like any sector, it is …

Trucking Execs Says the Industry is Recovering- But the Drivers Feeling it ?  
Introduction: If you’ve been driving long enough, you know one thing for sure: trucking “recoveries” don’t always mean more money in a driver’s pocket. …

Fuel Prices Are Up Again – Because, Of Course, They Are! 
Introduction: Well, well, well… look who’s back climbing the charts like a bad pop song—fuel prices! Just when truckers thought they might get a break …

Is the Trucking Industry Heading for a Recession?" 
Introduction:The trucking industry is no stranger to economic ups and downs, but lately, the road ahead is looking a little rough. With rising costs, lower …

Mega Carriers Are Cutting Wages—What It Means for Truckers in 2025 
Introduction:Mega carriers have long dominated the trucking industry, but in 2025, they’re making headlines for all the wrong reasons—cutting driver wages …

Hydrogen-Powered Trucks: The Roadblocks, the Hype, and What’s Next 
The trucking industry has seen plenty of fuel debates over the years—diesel, electric, and now, hydrogen. At first glance, hydrogen-powered trucks …

How New Legislation is Shaking Up (and Shaking Down) the U.S. Trucking Industry 
Introduction Laws and regulations are like potholes—inevitable, frustrating, and often popping up right when you thought you were in the clear. The U.S. …

Big Shifts in Trucking: Layoffs, Laws, and a Whole Lot of Adjusting 
As of February 20, 2025 , the U.S. trucking industry is hitting some unexpected speed bumps— layoffs, new regulations, and the ever-changing …

Truckers Jamboree 2016 Walcott Iowa 80 Truckstop 
Once again it's time for the IOWA 80 Truckerstop Jamboree. Starts today and lasts until Sunday Eve. The will have all kinds of vendors and plenty of …

What this industry does not want you to know. 
What the freight brokerage business doesn't want disclosed. By: ShippersCarriers.com LLC www.ShippersCarriers.com First of all, I wish to point out …

IRS Form 2290 HVUT Requirements 
The heavy vehicle use tax or HVUT is an annual fee assessed on heavy vehicles operating on public highways at registered gross weights equal to or exceeding …

MORE TRUCK STOPS AIM AT REDUCING TRUCK IDLING 
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Do you know IRS Form 2290 Due dates for the Tax Year 2012-2013? 
Hi, I work for ExpressTruckTax.com, check out IRS Form 2290 due dates for e-filing Form 2290 for Tax Year 2012-2013 for your Trucks. The normal tax …

Rolling Strong's Driver Wellness Tour Takes To The Road 
LAS VEGAS, NV – The 2012 Rolling Strong™ Driver Wellness Tour began its nationwide appearances at nine Pilot Flying J locations beginning April 18, 2012 …

Refrigerated Food Express (RFX, Inc.) Office Manager Monique DeVoe Featured in Top 30 Transportation Brokers List by Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) 
Refrigerated Food Express (RFX, Inc.) office manager Monique DeVoe has recently made the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) list of top 30 …

Truman Smith, a trucker from Mo Fatally Shot in E. St. Louis at Fresh Warehousing at 2601 McCasland Avenue 
If you saw anything that may be related to a shooting by on Feb 17 Thursday morning before 6am at the Fresh Warehousing 2601 McCasland Avenue East Saint …

Local trucking jobs for Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico CDL holders 
Schneider National is seeking drivers for their bulk and dedicated divisions. Thanks to black gold. If you live in or near Laredo, Alice, San Antonio, …

Mosio Increases Mobile Worker Productivity and Competitive Advantages for Small and Medium Sized Businesses Through FieldForce Mobile, Group Text Messaging for Company Communications 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2011 Mosio Increases Mobile Worker Productivity and Competitive Advantages for Small and Medium Sized Businesses …

Are you aware of the 2011-2012 Form 2290 Delays? 
Hi, I work for 2290Tax.com, and the IRS has asked us to help spread the news about the Delay for Form 2290. Can we can get the word out to your users? …

Expo Offers Chance to Learn About Trucking Jobs, As Well As Family Entertainment 
As the American economy makes a slow recovery from the recession of 2008-2009, jobs remain hard to come by in some professions. That’s absolutely not …

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mexico and the us.... 
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THE BIG IRON CLASSIC * September 10 & 11, Kasson, MN Since 1999, The Big Iron Classic has attracted thousands of people every year to the Dodge County …

DAC Darn Report 
Many potential drivers have asked questions regarding past criminal convictions affecting their employment opportunities in the trucking industry. Federal …

Its Deregulation Stupid... 
Often as we navigate skillfully around preoccupied four wheelers pulling stunts on the big road, we hear uninformed chatter on our CBs relative to how …

Program For Truckers That Cross The Border Helps Smuggler 
Trucking companies that go through extra steps to make crossing the border easier are also targets by the drug smugglers for the very same reason. The …

Kool Rig The No Idle law Solution 
This is for truckers that need an Air Conditioning/Heating unit for the no idle zone law. The Kool Rig system is the most advanced cab comfort system …

Truck Driver Shot Along Indiana Interstate 
Trucker In Indiana Shot Along Highway

CVSA to target agressive drivers Oct 18-25th 
CVSA: Aggressive Drivers Will Get An Aggressive Response 10/15/2008 During the week of October 19-25, law enforcement across North America will actively …

An article I found on Staying awake, and Alert. Study done on Long-Haul Truck Drivers- 
"Waking Up and Staying Up Even when I do get a solid eight hours of sleep, there are still days when I just can?t shake the tired feeling, especially …