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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 ...

Penske Logistics inducts its newest Driver Wall of Fame classes, celebrating truck drivers who have reached 20 consecutive years of safe driving across North America

December 17, 2025

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Penske Drivers Hit 20 Years of Safe Miles and Earn a Spot on the Wall of Fame

For most truck drivers, safe miles add up one shift at a time. But a select group at Penske Logistics just hit a milestone ...

Volvo Group North America donates an all-new VNL 840 to the Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum in Greensboro, giving kids a hands-on look at modern truck design and encouraging interest in trucking careers.

December 17, 2025

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Volvo’s New VNL 840 Heads to a Children’s Museum and Gives Young Visitors a Real Look at Trucking

Truck drivers know better than anyone that most people have no idea what goes into moving freight. A new project in Greensboro, North Carolina, ...

Schneider drivers continue a long tradition supporting Wreaths Across America by hauling thousands of wreaths to national cemeteries, honoring veterans, and encouraging community involvement.

December 17, 2025

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Schneider Drivers Deliver Hope and Honor Through Wreaths Across America

Each year, drivers across the country take loads that matter, but few feel as meaningful as the work Schneider drivers complete during the holiday ...

Peterbilt has added the Bendix Intellipark electronic parking brake system to its Class 8 and medium-duty trucks, giving drivers new rollaway protection, smarter brake control, and clearer status indicators designed to improve safety and reduce maintenance downtime.

December 16, 2025

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Peterbilt Rolls Out Electronic Parking Brake Built for Real-World Trucking

Peterbilt has added a new tool to its Class 8 and medium-duty lineup, giving drivers access to the Bendix Intellipark Electronic Parking Brake System. ...