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Review the DOT inspection violations most often tied to driver logs, CDL credentials, annual inspection records, lighting, brakes, tires, and cargo securement.

August 11, 2026

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The Most Common DOT Inspection Violations for Truck Drivers

Roadside inspection reports show that some of the most frequently cited violations have little to do with a major mechanical failure. Logbook errors, missing ...

Kenworth, Fastport, and Hiring Our Heroes have announced the 11 semi-finalists for the 2026 Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence Award honoring military veterans in trucking

August 11, 2026

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Kenworth Announces 11 Semi-Finalists for 2026 Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence Award

Kenworth, Fastport and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative have announced the 11 semi-finalists for the 2026 Transition Trucking: Driving ...

: FMCSA has revoked five electronic logging devices and is requiring affected motor carriers to replace them with compliant ELDs by Oct. 6, 2026.

August 11, 2026

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FMCSA Revokes Five Electronic Logging Devices, Gives Carriers 60 Days to Comply

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed five electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its list of registered devices, requiring motor carriers using ...

Learn how truck drivers are paid, including cents per mile, hourly wages, salary, percentage pay, and the additional compensation that can affect total earnings.

August 10, 2026

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Your Guide to Today’s Truck Driver Pay Models

Truck driver pay isn’t calculated the same way across the industry. While cents per mile (CPM) remains the most common compensation model for over-the-road ...

Why don't most semi trucks have front airbags? Federal rules, truck design, and current manufacturer equipment explain why airbags remain inconsistent across Class 8 models.

August 10, 2026

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Why Semi Trucks Don’t Use Airbags Like Passenger Vehicles

Front airbags are required in passenger vehicles, but federal rules do not impose the same requirement across the heavy-duty truck market. Most Class 8 ...

FedEx Freight is sending 111 drivers to this week's 2026 National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh, including 18 state Grand Champions and nine past national champions.

August 10, 2026

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FedEx Freight Brings 111 Drivers to This Week’s National Truck Driving Championships

FedEx Freight will send 111 professional drivers to this week’s National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, giving the carrier one of the ...

Averitt has increased regional driver pay to 66 cents per mile, simplified its compensation structure and introduced a new hazmat accessorial payment as part of its latest driver investment.

August 10, 2026

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Averitt Invests in Drivers with Pay Increase and Simplified Compensation

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has announced enhancements to its LTL and regional driver compensation program, increasing top mileage pay while simplifying its pay structure ...

PodWheels and The Trucker Media Group will spotlight the 2026 Transition Trucking Driving For Excellence Award through a new series of podcast episodes and feature stories highlighting veteran drivers.

August 10, 2026

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PodWheels and The Trucker to Spotlight 2026 Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence Award

A new media partnership is set to bring more attention to one of the trucking industry’s most recognized programs honoring military veterans who begin ...

Major truck convoys and charity rides support Special Olympics athletes, honor military veterans, and raise assistance for truck drivers facing illness or injury.

August 7, 2026

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The Biggest American Truck Convoys That Stop Traffic for the Right Reasons

Truck convoys and charity rides have become a visible part of trucking culture, bringing fleets, owner-operators, law enforcement agencies and local communities together around ...

Museums, archives, and collectors across the United States are preserving historic commercial trucks, manufacturer records, and the history of the trucking industry.

August 7, 2026

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How America’s Trucking History Is Being Preserved Today

Every truck on the highway today represents more than a century of engineering, manufacturing, and innovation, but much of that history could have disappeared ...