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The Texas Trucking Association recognized professional drivers, carriers, technicians, and safety leaders during its 2026 Safety and Maintenance Awards, honoring excellence in trucking safety and operations.

August 21, 2026

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Texas Trucking Association Honors Drivers, Carriers and Technicians for Safety Excellence

The Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) recognized professional drivers, safety leaders, technicians and motor carriers for their commitment to highway safety during its annual Safety ...

NHTSA has announced new commercial truck recalls affecting certain 2027 Volvo, Mack, and International models. Learn which trucks are affected and what repairs are required.

August 20, 2026

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NHTSA Announces Commercial Truck Recalls Affecting Volvo, Mack and International Models

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced three commercial vehicle recalls affecting certain 2027 model-year trucks from Volvo Trucks North America, Mack ...

Forty-five professional truck drivers have advanced to the championship finals at the 2026 National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships in Pittsburgh.

August 19, 2026

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45 Drivers Advance to Championship Finals at 2026 NTDC

The field is set for the final round of the 2026 National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships (NTDC), with 45 professional drivers ...

A new study ranks the U.S. cities with the highest road rage risk, highlighting Houston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville, and Miami while examining the factors behind aggressive driving.

August 19, 2026

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New Study Highlights U.S. Cities Where Road Rage Risks Are Highest

National traffic fatalities have shown signs of improving, but a new study suggests drivers in some metropolitan areas continue to face a much greater ...

The Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Truck Convoy is searching for a new venue after its longtime Pennsylvania host announced it will no longer accommodate outside events.

August 18, 2026

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Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy Searching for New Home After Venue Change

One of the trucking industry’s most recognizable charity events is searching for a new place to call home. Organizers of the Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day ...

Iowa truck driver Orrin Asmus, 94, is seeking Guinness World Records recognition as the world's oldest active semi-truck driver after nearly 77 years behind the wheel.

August 18, 2026

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Iowa Truck Driver Seeks Guinness World Record After Nearly 77 Years Behind the Wheel

Few people spend an entire lifetime behind the wheel of a truck, but for Iowa driver Orrin Asmus, trucking has been more than a ...

Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks are rolling out updated DEF software that gives drivers more time to repair emissions system issues before engine derates and speed restrictions take effect.

August 17, 2026

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Volvo, Mack Expand DEF Software Updates for Heavy-Duty Trucks

Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks have announced updated diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) inducement software designed to give fleets and drivers more time ...

A New York State Police commercial vehicle enforcement campaign resulted in 966 violations, 126 out-of-service vehicles, and renewed warnings about over-height trucks and bridge strikes.

August 17, 2026

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NYSP Inspection Campaign Finds More Than 900 Commercial Vehicle Violations

A targeted commercial vehicle enforcement campaign conducted by the New York State Police resulted in nearly 1,000 violations and more than 100 trucks being ...

The American Trucking Associations' 2026 National Truck Driving Championships are underway in Pittsburgh, where 429 professional drivers are competing after logging more than 774 million accident-free miles.

August 14, 2026

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Pittsburgh Hosts 2026 National Truck Driving Championships

Pittsburgh is hosting the American Trucking Associations’ 2026 National Truck Driving Championships this week, bringing together 429 of the nation’s top professional truck drivers ...

The Women In Trucking Association has named 16 professional drivers to its 2026 Image Team, representing eight companies and supporting industry outreach across the United States.

August 14, 2026

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Women In Trucking Names 2026 Image Team

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced the 16 professional drivers selected for its 2026 Image Team, a group of ambassadors who will ...