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The Texas Trucking Show returns to Houston's NRG Center on July 25-26, featuring hundreds of exhibitors from across the commercial trucking industry.

July 14, 2026

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Texas Trucking Show Set for July 25-26 in Houston

The 2026 Texas Trucking Show will return to Houston’s NRG Center on July 25 and 26, bringing together trucking companies, manufacturers, suppliers, and service ...

The Walcott Truckers Jamboree returns to Iowa 80 Truckstop July 9 through July 11 with truck beauty contests, the Trucker Olympics, more than 175 exhibitors, a free Little Texas concert, and the 100th anniversary celebration of a historic 1926 FWD truck.

July 8, 2026

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Walcott Truckers Jamboree Returns to Iowa 80 Truckstop July 9 Through 11

The Walcott Truckers Jamboree returns to the Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa, starting tomorrow, July 9 through July 11, bringing professional drivers together ...

Learn what happens before a load reaches your truck and how understanding warehouse operations, dispatch planning, and freight movement can help professional drivers better manage delays and changing schedules.

July 7, 2026

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What Happens Before a Load Reaches Your Truck and Why It Matters

A load doesn’t begin when dispatch sends it to your truck. By that point, it has already passed through purchasing departments, inventory systems, warehouse ...

Cargo theft is becoming more organized and more sophisticated. Learn practical strategies professional truck drivers can use to reduce risk, protect high-value freight, and stay one step ahead of cargo thieves.

July 6, 2026

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Cargo Theft Prevention Strategies Every Truck Driver Should Know

Cargo thieves are becoming more organized, more patient, and more selective. They’re no longer relying solely on cutting trailer seals in the middle of ...

The Trucking Cares Foundation donated $25,000 to the South Dallas Driving Academy to support free driver education and CDL training for low-income students.

July 1, 2026

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Trucking Cares Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to South Dallas Driving Academy

The Trucking Cares Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to the South Dallas Driving Academy, continuing its support for a nonprofit that provides free ...

The LMTA Foundation honored Casey Driggers and Charles James during its 2026 Truck Safety Awards ceremony for their leadership, professionalism, and commitment to trucking safety.

July 1, 2026

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LMTA Foundation Honors Louisiana Trucking Safety Leaders With 2026 Awards

The Louisiana Motor Transport Association Foundation recognized two trucking professionals for their commitment to safety and professionalism during its annual Truck Safety Awards ceremony, ...

Learn why truck stops are not always built where drivers need them most and how freight activity, land availability, infrastructure, parking demand, and long-term planning influence development decisions.

June 24, 2026

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Why Truck Stops Aren’t Built Everywhere Drivers Need Them

Most truck drivers can think of at least one stretch of highway that could use another truck stop. It might be a freight corridor ...

Learn why some freight corridors experience tougher truck parking conditions and how warehouse growth, port activity, manufacturing, and seasonal freight influence parking availability.

June 17, 2026

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Why Some Freight Corridors Have Tougher Truck Parking Conditions

Ask a group of drivers about truck parking and the conversation will usually turn toward the same locations. Certain freight corridors develop a reputation ...

YMX Logistics earned a 2026 Career Catalyst Award from the Next Generation in Trucking Association for its workforce development, mentorship, leadership training, and career advancement efforts.

June 17, 2026

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YMX Logistics Earns 2026 Career Catalyst Award

YMX Logistics has been named a recipient of a 2026 Career Catalyst Award from the Next Generation in Trucking Association, a recognition honoring companies ...

Learn how semi-truck design has changed over the last 20 years through updates in aerodynamics, driver comfort, safety technology, emissions systems, transmissions, and cab design.

June 16, 2026

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How Semi Truck Design Has Changed Over the Last 20 Years

The semi-truck has not changed because one feature suddenly redefined the industry. It changed because nearly every part of the truck was adjusted a ...