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Start your trucking career the right way. Learn how to choose CDL training that leads to real entry-level trucking jobs, avoid common mistakes, and move from the classroom to your first paycheck with confidence.

March 23, 2026

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How to Turn CDL Training into Your First Trucking Job (Even with No Experience)

Learning truck driving through the right CDL training program can be the difference between spinning your wheels and landing a real trucking job. Many ...

TMC honored four trucking professionals with the 2026 Silver Spark Plug award at ATA’s annual meeting in Nashville, recognizing excellence in fleet maintenance, technology, and industry leadership.

March 23, 2026

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TMC Honors Four Industry Leaders with Silver Spark Plug Award in Nashville

Four professionals shaping the future of trucking maintenance and technology were recognized this week with one of the industry’s most respected honors. At its ...

Flatbed spot rates hit their highest levels since 2022, leading the trucking spot market as demand and volumes climb. Explore the latest trends in flatbed, dry van, and refrigerated freight and what they mean for drivers and fleets.

March 23, 2026

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Flatbed Rates Surge as Spot Market Finds Its Footing

The spot market is showing signs of life again, and if you’re pulling a flatbed, you’re likely feeling it first. Recent data from FTR ...

FMCSA is warning carriers and owner-operators not to sell or lease USDOT and MC numbers outside of legitimate transactions. Learn the risks, potential penalties, and how improper transfers can lead to revoked authority and liability issues in the trucking industry.

March 23, 2026

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FMCSA Issues Warning on USDOT and MC Number Sales: What Drivers Need to Know

If you’ve been approached about selling your USDOT or MC number, federal regulators are making it clear: don’t do it. A recent bulletin from ...

HDTX 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona, offers heavy-duty trucking fleet managers educational sessions, structured supplier meetings, and industry insights. Learn what to expect at this exclusive event.

March 20, 2026

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HDTX 2026: What Truck Fleet Managers Should Know About This Exclusive Industry Event

For fleet managers in heavy-duty trucking, finding opportunities for meaningful industry conversations can be rare. Traditional trade shows often feel like a whirlwind of ...

Learn how tanker drivers can maximize weekly miles with smarter Hours of Service planning. Discover proven strategies to increase utilization, stay FMCSA compliant, and boost earnings in CDL tanker jobs.

March 19, 2026

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How You Can Maximize Weekly Tanker Miles Through Smart HOS Planning

Tanker truck drivers already know how every single mile adds up to their weekly paycheck. You deal with liquid surge, terminal delays, and tight ...

Fleetworthy and HAAS Alert expand their partnership to deliver real-time roadside alerts for stopped trucks and emergency vehicles. Truck drivers gain advanced in-cab warnings that improve safety and help prevent collisions during high-risk roadside moments.

March 19, 2026

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Fleetworthy is expanding its collaboration with HAAS Alert to enhance safety for truck drivers and roadside responders by delivering real-time alerts for stopped commercial ...

FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs highlights challenges in the CDL training provider registry, stressing the need for proper driver training, professional standards, and removing bad actors from the system.

March 19, 2026

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FMCSA’s Barrs Eyes Major Updates to CDL Training Provider Registry

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is considering major updates to improve CDL training standards across the trucking industry. Administrator Derek Barrs spoke about ...

MATS 2026 will honor Bette Garber, Bill Foose, and Bill Weaver with Wall of Fame inductions during the opening reception. Join the celebration, enjoy tastings, and support the St. Christopher Trucker Relief Fund at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

March 18, 2026

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MATS 2026 Honors Garber, Foose, and Weaver with Wall of Fame Induction

Three prominent figures in trucking will receive one of the industry’s top recognitions at the Mid-America Trucking Show this year. Bette Garber, Bill Foose, ...

Bridgestone introduces a new Fleet Portal platform designed to centralize fleet data, service dispatch, and maintenance insights for transportation operators.

March 18, 2026

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Bridgestone Introduces Digital Fleet Portal to Streamline Vehicle Operations

Technology that tracks vehicles, service history, and performance data is becoming a bigger part of how transportation businesses operate. A new platform unveiled this ...