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Learn how long semi truck batteries typically last, what shortens battery life, common warning signs, and maintenance practices that help prevent unexpected breakdowns.

July 31, 2026

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How Long Does a Semi Truck Battery Last? Signs It’s Time for a Replacement

Most semi truck batteries remain reliable for three to five years, but no calendar date tells you exactly when it’s time for a replacement. ...

New York has expanded its "Check Your Height, Know It's Right!" campaign after 310 bridge strikes were reported in 2025, combining public awareness with targeted enforcement for commercial vehicles.

July 31, 2026

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New York Expands Bridge Strike Awareness Campaign Following More Than 300 Incidents in 2025

New York is expanding its statewide effort to reduce bridge strikes after hundreds of overheight vehicle crashes were reported last year, many involving commercial ...

GDOT has opened the Brampton Road Connector, providing Port of Savannah trucks with direct interstate access while supporting additional freight improvements across the Savannah region.

July 31, 2026

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GDOT Opens Brampton Road Connector, Giving Port of Savannah Trucks a Direct Interstate Route

Truck traffic serving the Port of Savannah now has a faster route to the interstate following the opening of the Brampton Road Connector, a ...

Compare the Freightliner Cascadia and Volvo VNL, including cab design, sleeper comfort, engines, fuel efficiency, safety technology, ride quality, and maintenance.

July 30, 2026

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Freightliner Cascadia vs. Volvo VNL: Comparing Two of America’s Most Popular Highway Trucks

The Freightliner Cascadia and Volvo VNL have spent years competing for the same long-haul market, yet they reach that goal in different ways. Freightliner ...

Learn which states experience the greatest seasonal tourism traffic and how vacation travel, national parks, beaches, and major events affect commercial truck traffic across the United States.

July 30, 2026

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States Where Tourist Season Has the Biggest Impact on Commercial Traffic

Tourist traffic doesn’t affect every highway the same way. A beach destination, a ski resort, and a national park can all increase traffic, but ...

Love's Travel Stops has opened a new travel stop in Rock Falls, Illinois, featuring 85 truck parking spaces, diesel fueling, showers, food options, and driver amenities.

July 30, 2026

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Love’s Opens New Illinois Travel Stop with 85 Truck Parking Spaces

Love’s Travel Stops has expanded its Illinois network with the opening of a new location in Rock Falls, adding 85 truck parking spaces along ...

Wabash, International Motors, and Great Dane have issued NHTSA recalls affecting more than 15,600 trucks and trailers over equipment and safety concerns.

July 30, 2026

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Wabash, International Motors, and Great Dane Recall More Than 15,600 Trucks and Trailers

Several manufacturers have announced new safety recalls affecting more than 15,600 commercial trucks and trailers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). ...

Compare Love’s and Pilot Flying J locations, parking, maintenance, rewards, showers, and mobile tools to see which truck stop network offers more for drivers.

July 29, 2026

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Love’s vs. Pilot Flying J: Which Truck Stop Chain Offers More for Drivers?

Love’s and Pilot Flying J cover many of the same needs, but the better stop can change depending on the route and what a ...

Explore the busiest freight corridors in Texas, including I 35, I 10, I 20, and I 45, with practical route information for truck drivers.

July 29, 2026

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The Busiest Freight Corridors in Texas and What Drivers Should Expect

Texas freight does not move through one part of the state. It crosses the Mexican border, connects Gulf Coast ports with inland markets, serves ...

Oregon DOT is warning drivers about wildfire related highway impacts across the state and urging travelers to monitor changing road conditions.

July 29, 2026

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Oregon DOT Warns Wildfires Are Affecting Travel on State Highways

The Oregon Department of Transportation is warning drivers that active wildfires are disrupting travel on highways across the state, including U.S. 20 and U.S. ...