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Learn how New York City truck route restrictions affect commercial drivers, including designated truck routes, parkway restrictions, delivery planning, and trip preparation.

August 4, 2026

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New York City Truck Route Restrictions: What CDL Drivers Need to Know

Every major city has its own challenges, but New York City asks commercial drivers to think about a trip differently before the truck ever ...

Discover the best trucking museums and historical sites worth visiting, including the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum, the Mack Trucks Historical Museum, and Oklahoma's Route 66 Museum.

August 4, 2026

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The Best Trucking Museums and Historical Sites Worth Visiting

There is a good chance you’ve driven past one of the country’s best trucking museums without realizing it. Every day, thousands of commercial vehicles ...

Oregon wildfires continue to affect Interstate 84 and other eastern Oregon freight routes, with ODOT warning truck drivers to expect changing conditions, delays, and possible closures.

August 4, 2026

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Oregon Wildfires Continue to Disrupt Freight Traffic Across Eastern Oregon

Truck drivers traveling through eastern Oregon may find Interstate 84 open one hour and restricted the next as wildfire conditions continue to change across ...

Learn where Alabama’s automotive industry creates trucking opportunities, from supplier freight and dedicated routes to growing markets around Huntsville, Vance, Montgomery and Opelika.

August 3, 2026

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How Alabama’s Auto Manufacturing Industry Creates Trucking Opportunities

A driver hauling parts through Alabama may never see a finished vehicle, yet the load can still be tied directly to the state’s automotive ...

Learn how a truckload shipment moves from pickup to delivery, including planning, loading, transportation, receiving, and the operational decisions that keep freight moving.

August 3, 2026

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Inside the Life Cycle of a Truckload Shipment from Pickup to Delivery

A truckload shipment appears straightforward from the highway, but every load is the result of coordination between shippers, warehouse employees, dispatchers, drivers, receivers, and ...

PodWheels and The Trucker Media Group announced a new podcast and editorial series covering the 2026 Transition Trucking: Driving For Excellence Award recognizing military veteran truck drivers.

August 3, 2026

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PodWheels and The Trucker Announce Coverage of Transition Trucking’s Driving for Excellence Award

PodWheels and The Trucker Media Group have announced plans to launch a new series of podcast episodes and feature stories highlighting the 2026 Transition ...

The 2026 ASE Instructor Training Conference brought automotive and heavy truck educators together for technical training focused on workforce development and the future technician pipeline.

August 3, 2026

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ASE Instructor Training Conference Focuses on Preparing the Next Generation of Diesel and Automotive Technicians

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) recently brought educators from across the country together for its 16th annual Instructor Training Conference, an ...

Learn the difference between practical miles and Household Goods miles, why paid miles may differ from your odometer, and how carriers calculate mileage pay for CDL drivers.

July 31, 2026

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Practical Miles vs. Household Goods Miles: Understanding How Carriers Calculate Driver Pay

New CDL drivers are often surprised when the number of miles on their paycheck doesn’t match what they saw on their truck’s odometer. That ...

Learn how long semi truck batteries typically last, what shortens battery life, common warning signs, and maintenance practices that help prevent unexpected breakdowns.

July 31, 2026

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How Long Does a Semi Truck Battery Last? Signs It’s Time for a Replacement

Most semi truck batteries remain reliable for three to five years, but no calendar date tells you exactly when it’s time for a replacement. ...

New York has expanded its "Check Your Height, Know It's Right!" campaign after 310 bridge strikes were reported in 2025, combining public awareness with targeted enforcement for commercial vehicles.

July 31, 2026

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New York Expands Bridge Strike Awareness Campaign Following More Than 300 Incidents in 2025

New York is expanding its statewide effort to reduce bridge strikes after hundreds of overheight vehicle crashes were reported last year, many involving commercial ...