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Arizona Highway Patrol conducted a commercial vehicle enforcement detail on I-10 between Benson and Wilcox in honor of a fallen officer. The operation focused on Move Over Law enforcement and commercial vehicle compliance, resulting in multiple citations and inspections affecting truck drivers and carriers.

December 26, 2025

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Arizona Highway Patrol Conducts I-10 Enforcement Detail to Honor Fallen Officer

Arizona law enforcement recently carried out a commercial vehicle enforcement effort along Interstate 10 in southeastern Arizona that carried deeper meaning than a routine ...

House lawmakers have launched the first-ever Congressional Trucking Caucus, bringing bipartisan focus to trucking safety, policy, and the long-term growth of the industry.

December 26, 2025

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Bipartisan Congressional Trucking Caucus Launches with Focus on Safety and Industry Growth

For the first time, trucking now has a dedicated caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. A bipartisan group of lawmakers has formally launched ...

An Ohio truck driver was awarded the Carnegie Medal after rescuing a high school student from a burning bus following a deadly Interstate 70 crash. Learn what happened and why the honor matters to truck drivers.

December 22, 2025

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Ohio Truck Driver Awarded Carnegie Medal for Life Saving Rescue After Interstate Crash

Acts of heroism on the highway often happen without warning, and they rarely come with recognition. In one case from Ohio, a truck driver’s ...

Women In Trucking is accepting nominations for its 2026 Driver of the Year award. Learn who is eligible, what the award recognizes, key dates, and how truck drivers can submit a nomination.

December 22, 2025

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Women In Trucking Opens Nominations for 2026 Driver of the Year Award

Professional truck drivers know that recognition in this industry is earned mile by mile. The Women In Trucking Association is now inviting nominations for ...

Apex Moving + Storage and Move for Hunger delivered 1,000 nutritious meal kits to Second Harvest Food Bank in Nashville, Tennessee. Trucks and logistics turned surplus food into meals for families in need.

December 18, 2025

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Apex Moving Delivers 1,000 Meal Kits to Nashville Food Bank

Apex Moving + Storage, working in partnership with Move for Hunger, recently delivered 1,000 meal kits to Second Harvest Food Bank in Nashville, Tennessee. ...

Army veteran Charles Jones Jr. earns the 2025 Transition Trucking Driving to Excellence Award, recognizing military veterans new to the trucking industry. Full details on the award, finalists, and Roehl Transport support programs.

December 18, 2025

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Roehl Driver and Army Veteran Charles Jones Jr. Earns National Transition Trucking Award

A career change from military service to the driver’s seat can come with steep learning curves, long hours, and high expectations. For Charles Jones ...

Schneider drivers continue a long tradition supporting Wreaths Across America by hauling thousands of wreaths to national cemeteries, honoring veterans, and encouraging community involvement.

December 17, 2025

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Schneider Drivers Deliver Hope and Honor Through Wreaths Across America

Each year, drivers across the country take loads that matter, but few feel as meaningful as the work Schneider drivers complete during the holiday ...

Peterbilt has added the Bendix Intellipark electronic parking brake system to its Class 8 and medium-duty trucks, giving drivers new rollaway protection, smarter brake control, and clearer status indicators designed to improve safety and reduce maintenance downtime.

December 16, 2025

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Peterbilt Rolls Out Electronic Parking Brake Built for Real-World Trucking

Peterbilt has added a new tool to its Class 8 and medium-duty lineup, giving drivers access to the Bendix Intellipark Electronic Parking Brake System. ...

: A step-by-step guide for Southeast straight truck drivers moving into tractor-trailer work. Covers CDL upgrades, ELDT training, skills changes, endorsements, hiring trends, and pay expectations across Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and the Carolinas.

December 15, 2025

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How to Move from Straight Truck to Tractor-Trailer Driving in the Southeast

Moving from a straight truck into a tractor-trailer feels like a big step, but it is a natural move for many drivers in the ...

NTTC announces eight finalists for the 2025–2026 Driver of the Year Champion award, recognizing tank truck drivers for safety, professionalism, and leadership across the industry.

December 15, 2025

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Tank Truck Drivers Recognized as NTTC Announces Eight Finalists for 2025–2026 Driver of the Year Champion

Every driver knows how demanding tank work can be. From product handling to constant safety checks, it’s a job that requires discipline, patience, and ...