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Women In Trucking is accepting nominations for the 2026 Influential Woman in Trucking Award through August 31. The recipient will be announced during the Accelerate! Conference & Expo in October.

July 27, 2026

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Nominations Open for the 2026 Influential Woman in Trucking Award

Women In Trucking (WIT) has opened nominations for the 2026 Influential Woman in Trucking Award, recognizing women whose leadership continues to shape the trucking, ...

Driver compensation continues to increase as trucking companies strengthen their pay packages. Learn about recent pay updates from Crete Carrier, Cargo Transporters, and USA Truck.

July 24, 2026

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Driver Compensation Is Increasing Across the Industry: Here Are Some of the Carriers Keeping Up

Driver compensation has remained a major focus throughout the trucking industry as carriers continue updating their pay packages to attract and retain professional CDL ...

Learn how businesses qualify for America's blue interstate service signs, why some truck stops appear while others do not, and how the program is managed across the United States.

July 24, 2026

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The Companies Behind the Blue Signs Along America’s Highways

Every interstate exit tells a small story before it comes into view. Long before a driver reaches the ramp, a blue sign identifies which ...

ATA's Women In Motion Council met with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to discuss truck parking, infrastructure funding, restroom access, and other priorities affecting the trucking industry.

July 24, 2026

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ATA Women In Motion Takes Truck Parking and Driver Issues to Capitol Hill

Truck parking, restroom access, independent contractor protections, and infrastructure funding were among the trucking issues discussed with lawmakers this month as members of the ...

Construction has begun on a Wyoming DOT project that will add 365 truck parking spaces along Interstate 80 near Evanston, with work scheduled through 2028.

July 24, 2026

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Wyoming Begins Construction on 365 New Truck Parking Spaces Along Interstate 80

Truck drivers traveling through southwest Wyoming will see construction activity over the next several months as the Wyoming Department of Transportation begins work on ...

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released the top 10 commercial vehicle violations identified during June inspections, with brake issues, inspection records, and registration violations leading the list.

July 23, 2026

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Oklahoma Highway Patrol Highlights Top Commercial Vehicle Violations Found During June Inspections

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released the most common violations identified during commercial motor vehicle inspections conducted in June, providing a snapshot of the ...

Volvo Trucks North America and PACCAR have announced recalls affecting more than 3,800 Volvo, Peterbilt, and Kenworth commercial trucks and tractors due to steering and brake-related safety concerns.

July 23, 2026

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Volvo, Peterbilt, and Kenworth Recalls Affect More Than 3,800 Commercial Trucks

Thousands of commercial trucks and tractors are included in two newly announced recalls from Volvo Trucks North America and PACCAR after safety issues were ...

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 ...

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 ...