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The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named 47 truckload carriers as the "2025 Best Places to Drive" through its Elite Fleet certification.

February 19, 2025

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47 Carriers Achieve TCA’s Prestigious Elite Fleet Certification

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recently debuted its list of certified TCA Elite Fleet carriers, recognizing 47 truckload carriers as the “2025 Best ...

Learn how truck drivers can navigate America’s busiest highways with confidence. Explore effective strategies to manage traffic congestion, fuel inefficiency, and safety risks while ensuring timely deliveries.

February 18, 2025

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How Truck Drivers Can Tackle America’s Busiest Highways with Confidence

Operating on America’s busiest highways can be a truck driver’s greatest challenge. Congestion not only slows deliveries but also strains fuel budgets and heightens ...

A federal study by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute reveals a disconnect in the trucking industry regarding truck parking apps. Despite rising demand, truckers are hesitant to adopt digital parking solutions, creating challenges for effective parking management along key interstates.

February 18, 2025

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Truck Parking Apps Struggle to Gain Traction Among Drivers, Study Finds

A federal study, conducted by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute and commissioned by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, has revealed a perplexing disconnect ...

Scammers are targeting Ohio Turnpike drivers with fake toll payment text messages. Learn how to protect yourself from fraudulent links, avoid scams, and report suspicious activity.

February 18, 2025

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Scammers Target Toll Users with Fake Payment Requests

Drivers traveling along the Ohio Turnpike are being warned about a rise in text message scams demanding toll payments through fraudulent links. The Ohio ...

CB handles have played a key role in shaping trucking culture, from their early use in CB radios to their lasting impact on driver identity and community. Learn about the evolution and enduring significance of these iconic trucker nicknames.

February 17, 2025

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How CB Handles Shaped Trucking Culture: A Look at the Evolution from Then to Now

For years, Citizens Band (CB) radios have been an essential communication tool in the trucking industry, with CB handles serving as the signature identity ...

The trucking industry is facing a significant gender gap in diesel technicians. Learn how women like Alyssa Briggs and Keelie Boyer are excelling in this field, breaking stereotypes, and contributing to filling the technician shortage. See how initiatives like scholarships and training programs are encouraging more women to enter diesel mechanics.

February 17, 2025

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The Diesel Tech Industry Needs Women Now More Than Ever

The commercial freight transportation industry, whether private fleets or for-hire corporations, continues to face a significant gender gap in its workforce. According to data ...

Wauseon High School students pose with their 2024 ODOT Paint-the Plow entry, "Ice & Snow, Take It Slow!"

February 17, 2025

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Transform Snowplows into Art with ODOT District 2’s Paint-the-Plow Contest

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 2 is inviting local schools to participate in its renowned Paint-the-Plow contest. This annual tradition provides students ...

New Jersey remains the nation's top freight bottleneck, with Fort Lee’s I-95/SR 4 intersection ranking worst for the seventh year in a row. ATRI’s latest report highlights worsening congestion, rising costs, and the impact on truckers and supply chains.

February 17, 2025

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ATRI Ranks the Worst Freight Bottlenecks of the Year – Here’s Where Truckers Are Slowing Down

For the seventh consecutive year, Fort Lee, New Jersey, has been home to the most congested freight intersection in the United States. According to ...

Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be the same without truckers delivering flowers, chocolates, and gifts across America. Discover how these drivers make holiday magic happen, the challenges they face, and why their work is essential to spreading love.

February 14, 2025

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How Truckers Deliver Valentine’s Day Love Across America

Valentine’s Day often brings to mind roses, chocolates, and thoughtful keepsakes. But behind every romantic gesture is a network of dedicated truck drivers working ...

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced that two lanes of I-40 will reopen by March 1 after extensive repairs from Hurricane Helene’s damage. Learn how the NCDOT and federal agencies are working together to expedite reconstruction and restore vital routes.

February 14, 2025

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Partial Reopening of I-40 Set for March 1, Announces North Carolina Governor

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced on Monday that two lanes of Interstate 40, which have remained closed since Hurricane Helene caused severe damage ...