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Learn what happens behind the scenes when an interstate closes, from dispatch decisions and truck detours to the supply chain effects that continue after traffic begins moving again.

July 22, 2026

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How Interstate Closures Affect Freight Beyond the Traffic Backup

An interstate closure doesn’t automatically send every truck onto the nearest detour. Before a carrier changes a route, someone has to decide whether rerouting ...

Learn why truck routes sometimes close before wildfire flames reach the roadway and how smoke, emergency operations, and infrastructure inspections influence reopening decisions.

July 22, 2026

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Why Smoke Can Shut Down a Truck Route Before You Ever See a Wildfire

A highway closure during wildfire season can catch truck drivers off guard. Traffic comes to a stop, the road ahead looks normal, and there ...

Texas has opened its first mechanical runaway truck ramp in El Paso, giving commercial drivers a new emergency escape option on westbound Loop 375 near I-10.

July 22, 2026

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Texas Opens First Mechanical Runaway Truck Ramp in El Paso

Texas has added a new safety feature for commercial drivers traveling through El Paso with the opening of the state’s first mechanical runaway truck ...

Wisconsin State Patrol completed its sixth annual Trooper in a Truck campaign, using semi trucks and buses to identify unsafe driving near commercial vehicles.

July 22, 2026

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Wisconsin Trooper in a Truck Campaign Targeted Unsafe Driving Near Commercial Vehicles

Wisconsin State Patrol troopers rode alongside professional drivers from July 13 through July 17 as part of the state’s sixth annual Trooper in a ...

Learn how commercial truck tire chain laws differ by state, including where drivers must carry chains, where chain controls are used, and what to know before traveling through winter conditions.

July 21, 2026

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A State-by-State Guide to Commercial Truck Tire Chain Laws

Winter weather can change road conditions quickly, especially on mountain highways where snow, ice, and steep grades create additional challenges for commercial vehicles. While ...

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 ...