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TravelCenters of America opens a new TA Express along I-57 in Judsonia, Arkansas, featuring 92 truck parking spaces, diesel lanes, food options, showers, and driver amenities

April 6, 2026

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New TA Express in Judsonia Adds Space and Services Along I-57

TravelCenters of America has opened a new TA Express in Judsonia, Arkansas, along Interstate 57, bringing drivers more options for parking, fuel, and quick ...

International and Ryder test autonomous trucks on a 600-mile I-35 route in Texas, delivering real freight with strong early performance and on-time results.

April 6, 2026

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Autonomous Truck Pilot Expands into Real Freight Lanes in Texas

A new pilot program in Texas is moving autonomous trucking out of test environments and into active freight movement, offering a closer look at ...

A breakdown of U.S. states with the highest CDL driver demand, including Texas, California, and Illinois, plus what drives steady trucking job availability.

April 3, 2026

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Where CDL Driver Demand Is Strongest in the United States

Truck drivers are still a critical part of the freight system across the country. Even though the economy shifts from year to year, certain ...

Jason Flores wins People’s Choice at the 2026 PKY Truck Beauty Championship with Alfalfa Cruiser as top trucks and builders are recognized at MATS in Louisville.

April 3, 2026

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2026 PKY Truck Beauty Championship Winners Revealed as Alfalfa Cruiser Earns People’s Choice

Truck show season always brings out the best builds in the country, but this year’s PKY Truck Beauty Championship at the Mid America Trucking ...

TDOT selects Cavnue to lead a smart freight corridor pilot on I-40, testing connected freight technology to improve safety, reduce congestion, and support future infrastructure planning.

April 3, 2026

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Tennessee Launches Smart Freight Corridor Pilot on I-40 Between Memphis and Blue Oval City

A major freight route in West Tennessee is about to become a testing ground for new technology that could change how freight moves in ...

Ingrid Brown is named the 2026 Driver of the Year by Women In Trucking, recognizing her 46-year career, safety leadership, and impact across the trucking industry.

April 3, 2026

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Ingrid Brown Earns WIT 2026 Driver of the Year Recognition

Recognition at the national level doesn’t come easy in trucking. It takes years on the road, a reputation for doing things the right way, ...

Indiana opens the Black River Welcome Center on I-64, adding 60 truck parking spaces in Posey County as part of a larger statewide rest area improvement plan.

April 2, 2026

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New Truck Parking Opens Along I-64 in Indiana as Capacity Pressures Continue

Finding a legal place to park just got a little easier in southern Indiana. A new welcome center along eastbound Interstate 64 is now ...

A major wildlife crossing project in Wyoming will impact 30 miles of U.S. 189 with detours, delays, and active construction through 2027. Here’s what drivers need to know.

April 2, 2026

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Wildlife Crossing Work Picks Up Along U.S. 189 in Wyoming

A stretch of U.S. Highway 189 in southwest Wyoming is about to get busier for all the wrong reasons. Construction tied to the Kemmerer ...

: A clear guide to DOT physicals for truck drivers, covering requirements, exam steps, preparation tips, and certification rules to help keep your CDL active and avoid delays.

April 1, 2026

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Truck Drivers’ Guide to DOT Physicals: Requirements, Exam Day Tips, and Certification Rules

For anyone behind the wheel of a commercial truck, DOT physicals come with the territory. Most CDL holders go through this exam every couple ...

MDOT continues adjusting Michigan spring weight restrictions after the March 30 changes. See affected routes, limits, and what drivers should plan for in April.

April 1, 2026

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Michigan Continues Adjusting Spring Weight Restrictions as Frost Laws Shift

Heading into early April, spring weight restrictions across Michigan are still changing as thaw conditions evolve. The Michigan Department of Transportation confirmed late in ...