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March 26, 2023

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Biden to boost biomanufacturing to compete with China

President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that will lay out a strategy to increase biomanufacturing domestically to reduce our reliance on China ...

March 25, 2023

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FMCSA planning study on driver involvement in autonomous trucks

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced they will be carrying out a driving simulator study. This study will come with a series of ...

March 23, 2023

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Vancouver port defers truck age ban program to April 3, 2023

Have you heard of the Rolling Truck Age Program? It is a program that will ban container-hauler trucks with models that are older than ...

March 22, 2023

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Hurricane Ian prompts hours of service waiver in Florida

Hurricane Ian has made its way through the Caribbean and is now heading through the state of Florida forcing many load cancellations and evacuations. ...

March 12, 2023

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Senate confirms Hutcheson as full-time FMCSA administrator

Transport Topics reported that The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration now has a full-time administrator for the first time in three years. The full ...

March 11, 2023

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Truckers, thank you!

We can’t thank you all enough. Although this week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we feel like we can’t thank you enough just ...

March 9, 2023

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New Mexico to be Part of ‘Clean Freight Corridor’

Long-haul truckers may soon be able to power their 18-wheelers with hydrogen produced in New Mexico and delivered via a vast fueling network stretching ...

March 8, 2023

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A grateful nod to the long-haul truckers who keep America moving

Truckers are some of our country’s most essential workers and keep us moving. According to the American Trucking Associations, there are about 3.6 million ...

March 6, 2023

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Veteran mom charts new course with truck driving career

Tampa, FL – The nationwide truck driver shortage is still very apparent in the United States and the American Trucking Association estimates that ...

February 21, 2023

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What was the hardest maneuver to learn when you first started driving a truck?

Many first-time truckers need training on the different maneuvers special to trucking. Many express how backing in can be the most difficult or even ...

February 19, 2023

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How to thank your favorite trucker!

Trucker appreciation week is so close! With next week right around the corner, we want to make sure you have all the tools to ...

February 19, 2023

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Senate promoting truck parking access

During a recent hearing on supply chain connectivity, two members of the Senate committee on highway policy expressed concern about insufficient parking for the ...

February 14, 2023

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Walmart plans to hire 40,000 workers for holiday season

It’s no secret that companies hire more workers during the holiday season to meet the high demands during this time. Walmart announced it will ...

February 9, 2023

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Members of Congress and Truck Safety Coalition call for saving CMV safety advances

Washington, D.C. – The Truck Safety Coalition and leaders of Congress called for an immediate reaction to improve truck safety reforms following the release ...

February 1, 2023

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16 women were named members of the new Women of Trucking panel by FMCSA

Federal officials from Biden’s administration have announced 16 new women to help strategize on recruitment and retention of women in trucking! This federal advisory ...

January 30, 2023

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7,912 trucks and 2,051 drivers placed out of service in U.S. during 3-day Roadcheck

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck has put many trucks and truckers out of service. According to Trucker News, during a 3-day Roadcheck, ...

January 20, 2023

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Construction on Arizona’s I-17 improvement project set to begin

According to The Trucker, the Arizona Department of Transportation’s long-awaited Interstate 17 Improvement Project from Anthem Way to Sunset Point has begun its first ...

January 19, 2023

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Recruitment and retention becomes a costly challenge for trucking, execs say

TransportDive recently reported on the different challenges faced within the trucking industry when it comes to recruitment and retention. Hirschbach Motor Lines President Brad ...

January 13, 2023

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Averitt receives Clean Diesel Award from state trucking association

The Trucker News reported that the Tennessee Trucking Association recently presented the Clean Diesel Award to Cookeville, Tennessee-based Averitt Express for its commitment to ...

January 12, 2023

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Class 8 orders rebounded in August

There has been some bounce on Class 8 orders as of last month. According to ACT Research, as reported by Truck News, it bounced ...

January 10, 2023

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Truckers saving the day in a dry city

Meet Allen Rodriguez. He has been a part of the continuous trucking operation to keep water flowing in a small town west of San ...

January 5, 2023

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Survey finds that 84% of truck drivers plan to take additional loads ahead of holidays

As the holiday season approaches, Truckstop surveyed 500 U.S. truck drivers to find out how they are preparing for the increase in demand. 84% ...

January 3, 2023

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How to prepare for a hurricane as a truck driver.

As Hurricane Ian passes through the Caribbean and is heading towards Florida, their Governor has declared a state of emergency and we want to ...

January 2, 2023

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State Rep. Marsh receives Tennessee Trucking Association’s Pinnacle Award

Tennessee state Rep. Pat Marsh, a pioneer within the trucking industry for decades, is the latest recipient of the Pinnacle Award, the highest honor ...

January 1, 2023

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Biden to oil industry: “Don’t raise prices as hurricane nears”

On September 28, President Bidden warned oil and gas companies from increasing prices as Hurricane Ian nears landfall in Florida. According to Transport Topics, ...

December 29, 2022

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TSA grants renewal exemption for truck drivers with HAZMAT Endorsement

The Truckers reported that The Hazardous Material Endorsement (HME) holders whose endorsements have expired or will expire before the end of the calendar year ...

December 28, 2022

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Which highways are the most driven by truckers in America?

Where do you think are the busiest highways for truckers in America? We all know that I-90 is the busiest highway for truckers across ...

December 25, 2022

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Blaze erupts at trucking in Mahoning Twp.

Mahoning Twp., PA – A trucking company was under fire when firefighters showed up last Wednesday night in Carbon County. At 7:30 p.m. at ...

December 20, 2022

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DOT Awards $2.2 billion for infrastructure projects

Among the 166 projects awarded $2.2 billion in infrastructure grants were announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and reducing truck wait times at ...

December 17, 2022

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Do you have a night routine?

We know the day-to-day routines can get harder to do the way we’re used to. We wanted to see how you do your nighttime ...

December 15, 2022

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TCA Fleet Safety Awards application opens October 5

The Truckload Carriers Association has announced this webinar to be set for September 29 on the best safety practices as explained by previous award ...

December 15, 2022

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Convoy honors fallen New York trucker

A group of truckers paid tribute to one of their own over the weekend, honoring a driver killed while on the job. Alex “Hillbilly” ...

December 11, 2022

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Truck among first to cross bridge that reopened after damage by Hurricane Ian

On Oct. 5, just hours before Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that emergency road and bridge repairs to Pine Island had been completed ahead ...

December 10, 2022

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Reaching trucking’s next generation in high school

As the transportation industry looks to recruit and train the next generation of drivers, more U.S. high schools are looking to start or expand ...

December 9, 2022

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Class 8 orders fell sharply in July

Trucker News reported that “Class 8 orders totaled 11,400 units with 5-7 orders coming in at 13,500 units.” ACT research is showing us the ...

December 4, 2022

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FMCSA wants input on extending its COVID emergency declaration

The COVID-19 national emergency declaration merit will expire on October 15. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is looking for the public’s perspective to ...

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