FMCSA Paper Medical Card Exemption Ends October 11
Truck drivers with a CDL or commercial learner’s permit have been able to use a paper Medical Examiner’s Certificate as a temporary backup...
Truck Driver Per Diem and the IRS Rules Behind the Deduction
Per diem comes up often when truck drivers talk about taxes, especially among owner-operators and other self-employed drivers who spend nights away from...
FMCSA to Review Drug-Related Out-of-Service Rules for Truck Drivers
A petition from commercial vehicle inspectors calls for clearer rules when a driver continues operating after a drug-related out-of-service order. The Federal Motor...
Freight Rates Are Rising, but a Demand Recovery Remains Unclear
August data shows a tighter trucking market even as measures of freight activity send mixed signals. Freight rates and shipping volumes did not...
The CDL Transfer Guide for Truck Drivers Moving to a New State
Moving to another state means transferring your commercial driver’s license along with your residency. Federal rules give commercial drivers no more than 30...
More Than Fuel Points: A Closer Look at Truck Stop Rewards
Truck stop loyalty programs have changed considerably in 2026. Love’s expanded the ways professional drivers can earn points, while TA/Petro moved its longtime...
How Truck Drivers Helped Build America’s Biggest Landmarks
America’s best-known landmarks are remembered for their architecture and engineering, but building them also required an enormous amount of material to reach the...
The Evolution of Communication and Navigation in American Trucking
A truck cab in the 1980s could contain nearly everything needed to cover thousands of miles, but very little of it was connected....
Five Veteran Drivers Named Finalists for 2026 Transition Trucking Award
Five military veterans who transitioned into trucking careers were named finalists for the 2026 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award, marking the largest...
Wreaths Across America Seeks Carriers and Drivers for 2026 Honor Fleet
Wreaths Across America is calling on trucking companies and professional drivers to help transport sponsored veterans’ wreaths ahead of National Wreaths Across America...
