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yellow road sign that reads "scam alert"

June 25, 2024

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MassDOT Warns Toll Users of Scammer Targeting

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has alerted EZDriveMA users about a concerning text message scam, colloquially known as “smishing.” Fraudsters masquerade as tolling ...

June 24, 2024

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New York Adopts Mile-Based Exit Numbering for Interstate 81

New York is updating the exit numbers on Interstate 81, starting in the central part of the state. The New York State Department of ...

Long-time Peterbilt customer Mike Lowrie, president of Mike Lowrie Trucking in Dixon, Calif., stands next to the 1,000th Peterbilt 589 built by the manufacturer.

June 24, 2024

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Peterbilt Celebrates Milestone with 5,000th Order of Model 589

Peterbilt has reached an impressive milestone with over 5,000 orders for its Model 589, as reported by company officials. The company also celebrated a ...

semi truck on side of road with triangles

June 24, 2024

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Emergency Assistance Services Added to Trucker Path Marketplace

Trucker Path, a mobile app created for truck drivers across North America, announced the addition of RoadsideMASTERS.com (RSM) emergency assistance services to its Trucker ...

June 21, 2024

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Research Highlights Barriers Preventing Women from Pursuing Truck Driving Careers

A new study by an industry research organization sheds light on the question, “Why aren’t there more women who are professional truck drivers?” The ...

June 21, 2024

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2025 Rand McNally Motor Carriers Road Atlas Now Available

The newest version of a must-have for American truck drivers is now out. The 2025 Rand McNally Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas for North America ...

blue semi truck with white trailer on road with trees in the background

June 21, 2024

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ATA’s Truck Tonnage Index Experienced Significant Growth in May

The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index noted a 3.6% rise in May, bouncing back from a 1% decrease ...

June 20, 2024

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Werner CEO Suggests Freight Market is Stabilizing

Werner Enterprises CEO, Derek Leathers, noted that emerging trends in the cargo market signal a long-awaited shift that could help the trucking industry emerge ...

semi truck being towed by blue tow truck

June 20, 2024

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OOIDA Strengthens Efforts to Regulate Predatory Towing Practices

Predatory towing remains a significant issue in the trucking industry, particularly affecting semi-truck operations. Recognizing the gravity of the problem, the OOIDA Foundation has ...

June 20, 2024

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Federal Regulators to Survey Truck Drivers on Seat Belt Usage

Federal regulators are set to survey truck drivers about their seat belt usage following alarming data showing a high number of unrestrained drivers involved ...