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Learn how to get a CDL in New York, including eligibility requirements, Commercial Learner Permit steps, Entry Level Driver Training, endorsements, testing, and license renewal.

July 21, 2026

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An Aspiring Truck Driver’s Guide to Getting a CDL in New York

If your goal is to become a professional tractor-trailer driver, earning a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) is the first step. A Class ...

The EPA is accepting public comments on proposed revisions to its 2027 heavy-duty truck emissions rule, including changes to engine derates, compliance timelines, and emissions-related warranties.

July 21, 2026

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EPA Seeks Public Input on Proposed Changes to 2027 Truck Emissions Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public feedback on proposed revisions to its 2023 heavy-duty truck emissions rule, allowing truck drivers, owner-operators, ...

Landstar recognized its 2025 class of Million Mile Safe Drivers, Roadstar honorees, and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient during the 2026 BCO All-Star Celebration.

July 21, 2026

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Landstar Recognizes Drivers for Reaching Major Safe Driving Milestones

Landstar System recently recognized independent owner-operators for outstanding safety achievements during its 2026 BCO All-Star Celebration in Orlando, Florida, honoring drivers who have accumulated ...

Explore some of the largest documented loads ever transported on America's highways, including record-setting reactor vessels, massive transformers, and other remarkable superloads.

July 20, 2026

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Inside the World of America’s Largest Highway Superloads

Some shipments are so large that standard oversized load procedures are no longer enough. These superloads can weigh hundreds of tons, stretch hundreds of ...

Learn what happens to semi trucks after they leave commercial fleet service, from owner-operators and vocational fleets to exports, driver training, recycling, and restoration.

July 20, 2026

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Life After the Highway for Retired Semi Trucks

Not every semi truck reaches the end of its working life because of age or mechanical problems. Many trucks leave large fleets while they ...

The Truckload Carriers Association has recognized four professional truck drivers with Highway Angel Awards for assisting motorists and passengers during emergencies in Missouri, British Columbia, and Wisconsin.

July 20, 2026

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TCA Honors Four Professional Drivers with Highway Angel Awards

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized four professional truck drivers with its Highway Angel Award after each stepped in to help others during ...

Learn how freight reaches Alaska by highway, ship, ferry, barge, and truck, including why highway shipments must cross Canada and how cargo reaches communities without road access.

July 17, 2026

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How Freight Moves to Alaska and Why It Is Not as Simple as Driving There

Moving freight to Alaska is unlike delivering cargo anywhere else in the United States. While trucks can drive from the Lower 48 to Alaska, ...

Discover how the trucking industry keeps America's largest concert tours moving, from specialized entertainment carriers to the logistics behind transporting live productions across the country.

July 17, 2026

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How the Trucking Industry Keeps America’s Largest Concert Tours Moving

When a major concert tour arrives at a stadium or arena, fans see a finished stage, towering video screens, elaborate lighting, and a production ...

New Hampshire has joined a $7.9 million FMCSA pilot program aimed at improving CDL conviction reporting, strengthening enforcement, and increasing awareness of anti-masking laws.

July 17, 2026

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New Hampshire Selected for FMCSA Pilot Program to Strengthen CDL Enforcement

New Hampshire has been selected to participate in a federally funded pilot program designed to strengthen the enforcement of commercial driver’s license (CDL) regulations ...

Dennis Sikorski's 1995 Peterbilt 362 cabover earned the Trucker's Choice Award at the 48th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree, where drivers and owners were recognized across more than 30 competition categories.

July 17, 2026

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Dennis Sikorski’s Peterbilt Cabover Earns Trucker’s Choice at Walcott Truckers Jamboree

Dennis Sikorski of Bancroft, Wisconsin, earned the Trucker’s Choice Award at the 48th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree with his blue 1995 Peterbilt 362 cabover ...