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November 14, 2023

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Drop and Hook vs Live Loads: Which is Better?

A topic that often sparks lively debates among drivers is the choice between drop and hook and live loads. Some drivers believe that drop ...

November 14, 2023

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Truck Freight Volumes Poised to Climb in the Coming Years

New projections from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) reveal a significant increase in truck tonnage, with estimates showing a growth to 14.2 billion tons ...

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November 14, 2023

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OOIDA Proposes Overtime for Truck Drivers

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) introduced a proposal to reinstate and extend overtime protections for over 3.6 million salaried employees. ...

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November 14, 2023

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Funding Bill for Transportation Industry Would Stop Two Trucking Mandates

A bill dedicated to financing transportation, which encompasses clauses aiming to thwart two significant regulations in the trucking industry, encountered a standstill this week ...

November 13, 2023

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Morning Fuel: Easy Breakfasts You Can Cook in the Cab

Life on the road as a trucker can be demanding, with long hours and miles stretching out ahead. Amidst the hustle and bustle, it’s ...

November 13, 2023

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2023 Influential Woman in Trucking Awardee Named

Shelley Simpson, president of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, has been named the 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT). ...

November 13, 2023

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Oklahoma Passes Legislation to Make Third-Party Administration of CDL Test Simpler

A new piece of legislation in Oklahoma, effective as of Nov. 1, aims to alleviate the truck driver shortage by simplifying the administration of ...

November 13, 2023

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Industry Urges Senate to Pass Truck Parking Bill

Stakeholders within the trucking industry, led by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), are actively calling upon the U.S. Senate to advance the Truck ...

November 10, 2023

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Staying Connected with Loved Ones This Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. It’s a time when families and friends come together to create lasting memories ...

November 10, 2023

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Love’s Travel Stops Honors Veterans with Free Food Deal

On Veterans Day, Love’s Travel Stops is showing appreciation for active-duty service members and veterans by offering them a complimentary homestyle bowl and fountain ...