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Learn which products are most commonly moved by truck in the United States, including construction materials, fuel, food, grain, mixed freight, and high-value goods.

July 14, 2026

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The Most Common Products Moved by Truck in the United States

The most common products moved by truck in the United States depend on how freight is measured. By weight, trucks move huge volumes of ...

truck driver pay, CPM, driver compensation, trucking careers, guaranteed pay, detention pay, trucking jobs, CDL drivers

July 14, 2026

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Why Two Truck Driving Jobs with the Same CPM Can Produce Very Different Annual Pay

A mileage rate is often the first number drivers notice when comparing job opportunities, but it rarely tells the whole story. Two carriers can ...

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 ...

FMCSA has revoked 10 additional electronic logging devices. Carriers using the affected ELDs have until Sept. 8, 2026, to replace them with compliant devices

July 14, 2026

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FMCSA Revokes 10 More Electronic Logging Devices

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed 10 additional electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its Registered Devices List after determining they no ...

Learn when responsibility for freight transfers from the shipper to the carrier, why bills of lading matter, and how documentation helps resolve cargo disputes.

July 13, 2026

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When Does Responsibility for Freight Transfer from Shipper to Carrier?

Every shipment has a point where responsibility changes hands, but that moment isn’t always as straightforward as a truck pulling away from the dock. ...

Learn why a commercial truck can be legal at 80,000 pounds and still receive an overweight citation because of axle weight limits and the Federal Bridge Formula.

July 13, 2026

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Why an 80,000-Pound Truck Can Still Get an Overweight Ticket

Ask most people about truck weight limits, and they’ll answer with one number: 80,000 pounds. While that’s the maximum gross vehicle weight allowed on ...

An Illinois State Police hazardous materials enforcement operation resulted in 38 drivers and 61 commercial vehicles being placed out of service after 488 inspections.

July 13, 2026

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Illinois Hazmat Enforcement Detail Places 38 Drivers, 61 Commercial Vehicles Out of Service

A targeted hazardous materials enforcement operation by the Illinois State Police resulted in 38 drivers and 61 commercial vehicles being placed out of service ...

Volvo’s redesigned VNL and VNR Electric have been added to American Truck Simulator, marking the game’s first battery-electric truck model.

July 13, 2026

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Volvo VNL and VNR Electric Added to American Truck Simulator

Volvo Trucks North America has added two of its latest models to American Truck Simulator, giving players access to the redesigned Volvo VNL and ...

Learn how freight damage claims are handled, what investigators review, and how drivers' documentation can affect the outcome of a cargo damage claim.

July 10, 2026

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What to do if Freight is Damaged in Transit: A Truck Driver’s Guide

Most freight damage claims begin with a simple question that doesn’t have a simple answer: When did the damage occur? Finding crushed cartons or ...

Learn what happens after a failed DOT roadside inspection, including out-of-service orders, repair requirements, carrier responsibilities, CSA records, PSP reports, and DataQs.

July 10, 2026

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What Happens After a Failed Roadside Inspection?

A failed roadside inspection can lead to anything from a minor paperwork correction to an out-of-service order that prevents a truck from continuing its ...