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Truck drivers report longer inspection delays near Memphis freight crossings due to heavy river, rail, and highway traffic. Learn why enforcement is concentrated in the area and how to plan routes to reduce lost time.

January 22, 2026

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Why Drivers Report Longer Inspection Delays Near Memphis Freight Crossings

Drivers moving freight through Memphis consistently report longer inspection times compared with many other regional hubs. This is not random, and it is not ...

The 37th annual Mother’s Day Make-A-Wish Truck Convoy will take place May 9 with a newly updated route designed to improve safety and reduce traffic impact. Starting at Manheim PA Auto Auction, the convoy aims to raise $575,000 to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses across the Susquehanna Valley.

January 22, 2026

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Mother’s Day Make-A-Wish Truck Convoy Announces Updated Route for 2026 Event

One of the trucking industry’s longest-running charity convoys will roll with a new route this spring as organizers prepare for the 37th annual Mother’s ...

The FMCSA has reinstated one electronic logging device just days after revoking it, while three others remain off the approved list. Truck drivers and carriers need to understand what this change means, which ELDs are still noncompliant, and what actions are required before the March 15 enforcement deadline.

January 22, 2026

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Recently Revoked ELD Restored to FMCSA Approved List

A previously revoked electronic logging device has been cleared for use again, just days after being removed from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s ...

Truckstop.com has launched Heavy Haul Load Board Pro, a new platform designed to help oversize and over-dimensional carriers’ price and book heavy haul freight more accurately.

January 20, 2026

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Truckstop.com Launches Dedicated Load Board for Oversize and Heavy Haul Freight

Heavy haul carriers know that pricing oversize and over-dimensional freight is rarely straightforward. Each load can involve unique permit rules, escort requirements, routing constraints, ...

Streetline is expanding smart truck parking technology along Interstate 5 in Washington, giving drivers real-time and predictive parking availability data to improve trip planning and safety.

January 20, 2026

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Streetline Expands Smart Truck Parking Technology Along Key Freight Corridors

Truck drivers running one of the busiest freight routes in the country will soon have expanded access to real-time parking information as smart parking ...

FMCSA revokes four electronic logging devices from its approved list, giving truck drivers and motor carriers 60 days to replace non-compliant ELDs before enforcement begins

January 19, 2026

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FMCSA Revokes Four More Electronic Logging Devices from Approved List

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed four additional electronic logging devices from its list of registered and compliant ELDs, continuing its recent ...

Job posting density shows where trucking demand is strongest and how it affects pay, hiring speed, and availability. Learn how drivers can use job board data and metro comparisons to make smarter job decisions.

January 14, 2026

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What Job Posting Density Can Tell Drivers About Pay and Availability

Drivers often look at posted pay first, but the number of jobs available in a market can matter just as much as the dollar ...

Konik Heavy Duty Products introduces a galvanized quick install mud flap bracket designed for fast roadside repairs without welding or drilling, helping reduce downtime and compliance delays.

January 14, 2026

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Konik Introduces Galvanized Quick-Install Mud Flap Bracket for Faster Roadside Repairs

Konik Heavy Duty Products has introduced a new Quick Install Mud Flap Bracket designed to restore vehicle roadworthiness quickly without welding or drilling. The ...

FleetForce partners with Lee County Schools to expand CDL training in Southwest Florida, creating new pathways for truck drivers to enter high-demand driving careers.

January 14, 2026

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FleetForce Expands CDL Training Access Through New Partnership in Southwest Florida

Truck drivers considering a career start or upgrade in Southwest Florida will soon have another local training option. FleetForce Truck Driver Training has announced ...

Purdue University and INDOT successfully tested wireless highway charging for a heavy-duty electric truck in Indiana, demonstrating how future roadways could support electric trucking at highway speeds.

January 13, 2026

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Purdue Demonstrates Wireless Charging for Electric Trucks at Highway Speeds

Purdue University researchers have successfully demonstrated wireless charging for a heavy-duty electric truck traveling at highway speeds, marking a first for on-road testing of ...