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After a full year behind the wheel, truck drivers see more job options, changing insurance rules, and better lane access. Here is what typically changes and why it matters.

December 23, 2025

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What Changes for Truck Drivers After Year One Behind the Wheel

The first year on the road is usually about survival and consistency. New drivers focus on running safely, learning customers, managing time, and proving ...

Iowa 80 in Walcott, Iowa, has grown from a small stop into the world’s largest truck stop. Learn how it supports truck drivers with parking, meals, and services as the trucking industry evolves.

December 23, 2025

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Iowa 80 Keeps Truckers Rolling While the Industry Changes Around It

Every truck driver knows the feeling of pulling off the interstate after a long stretch and spotting a place that feels familiar before you ...

The Truckload Carriers Association is offering a discounted flat registration rate for carriers attending Truckload 2026 in Orlando, expanding access to education and peer collaboration.

December 23, 2025

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TCA Lowers Registration Cost to Broaden Carrier Participation at Truckload 2026

With market pressure continuing across the truckload sector, the Truckload Carriers Association is adjusting its approach to encourage broader carrier participation at its annual ...

December 23, 2025

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The Oakley Podcast: Revisiting a Listener Favorite with Carlton and Leigh Wing of Arkansas Great Outdoors

The Oakley Podcast, Trucking, Business & Family, shares real conversations from the heart of the trucking world, with stories that connect drivers, families, and ...

J.J. Keller has introduced a new FMCSR certification program designed to help trucking fleets strengthen compliance leadership, reduce risk, and improve safety performance through practical training.

December 22, 2025

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J.J. Keller Introduces FMCSR Certification Program to Strengthen Fleet Compliance Leadership

Regulatory compliance continues to be one of the most critical responsibilities for trucking fleets. From roadside inspections to audits and post-incident reviews, how well ...

Holiday traffic increases risk for truck drivers. Practical advice from professional truckers explains how travelers can help reduce crashes and congestion during peak holiday travel.

December 19, 2025

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How Travelers Can Make the Road Safer for Truck Drivers During the Holidays

Every holiday season brings a surge in traffic that changes how the road feels for professional drivers. Freight volumes remain steady or increase, while ...

Learn how Crete Carrier, Shaffer Trucking, and Hunt Transportation apply seven guiding principles verbatim to create a professional, safe, and engaging workplace for drivers.

December 19, 2025

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How Crete Carrier, Shaffer Trucking, and Hunt Transportation Apply Their Seven Principles to Create a Strong Driver Culture

Crete Carrier, Shaffer Trucking, and Hunt Transportation operate with seven guiding principles that define how the company functions and how drivers experience their work. ...

FMCSA grants emergency hours-of-service relief for truck drivers transporting propane, natural gas, and heating oil in Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania through December 26, 2025, or until the emergency ends

December 19, 2025

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FMCSA Issues Emergency HOS Waivers as Winter Storms Hit Northeast

Truck drivers moving critical heating supplies in the Northeast now have temporary relief from standard hours-of-service limits. On December 12, 2025, the Federal Motor ...

TCA’s roundtable discussions at Truckload 2026 focus on safety, compliance, equipment strategy, operations, and marketing. A breakdown of the sessions shaping truckload decision-making.

December 18, 2025

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Why TCA’s Roundtable Discussions Are a Must-Attend at Truckload 2026

The 2026 TCA Annual Convention introduces a refreshed lineup of moderated, topic-driven roundtable discussions designed to move past surface-level conversation and into practical, experience-based ...

Practical strategies for winter trucking in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Includes route planning, snow and ice management, truck preparation, and driver safety tips with regional data and actionable guidance.

December 17, 2025

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Complete Guide for Truckers on Winter Road Safety and Route Planning in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan

Winter in the Upper Midwest is far from typical winter driving conditions. Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan regularly experience heavy snow, sudden ice formation, fierce ...