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FMCSA has opened a public comment period on an ATA request that would allow select motor carriers to continue onboarding under-21 drivers for interstate trucking following the end of the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot program.

February 2, 2026

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FMCSA Opens Public Comment on ATA Request to Continue Under-21 Interstate Driving

Federal regulators are asking for public input on a request that could affect how young truck drivers enter interstate operations after the expiration of ...

Women In Trucking is collecting confidential industry data for the 2026–27 WIT Index, which measures women’s participation in trucking, leadership, and professional driving roles across the transportation sector.

February 2, 2026

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Women In Trucking Requests Industry Data for Updated WIT Index

The Women In Trucking Association is asking transportation companies across the industry to participate in a new data collection effort that will shape the ...

Freight growth and driver demand directly affect trucking job security. Learn how freight volume, employment data, pay trends, and stable freight segments shape long-term opportunities for truck drivers.

January 30, 2026

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How Industry Growth and Driver Demand Shape Job Security

Freight volume and driver demand stay tightly linked in trucking. When the economy needs more goods moved, carriers hire more drivers to handle it. ...

Pilot Travel Centers plans to install Tesla Semi Chargers at select locations along major freight corridors, supporting heavy-duty electric truck charging with the first sites expected to open in summer 2026.

January 30, 2026

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Pilot Plans Tesla Semi Charger Installations at Key Truck Corridors

Pilot Travel Centers LLC is moving forward with plans to support heavy-duty electric trucking by installing Tesla Semi Chargers at select locations across major ...

CarriersEdge has announced the 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For, recognizing trucking companies across North America that stand out for strong driver experiences, consistent operations, and sustainable fleet culture.

January 30, 2026

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CarriersEdge Announces 2026 Best Fleets to Drive for Winners

CarriersEdge has released its list of the 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For, recognizing for-hire trucking companies across North America that continue to deliver ...

CDL endorsements allow truck drivers to haul specialized freight, qualify for more trucking jobs, and access higher earning opportunities. Learn which CDL endorsements matter most and how they impact long term trucking careers.

January 29, 2026

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Why CDL Endorsements Matter for Your Trucking Career

CDL endorsements are official add ons to your license that allow you to haul specific freight or operate certain vehicles, such as tankers, hazardous ...

Landoll has donated its 40,000th trailer, a 53 foot Landoll 440 Series traveling axle trailer, to benefit the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum. The milestone trailer will be auctioned to support the museum’s preservation and memorial efforts.

January 29, 2026

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Landoll Marks 40,000th Trailer With Donation Supporting Towing and Recovery History

Landoll has reached a major manufacturing milestone and is using the occasion to give back to an industry partner with deep ties to transportation ...

FMCSA has reinstated the PremierRide Logs electronic logging device to its list of registered and compliant ELDs, allowing truck drivers and carriers to resume using the device amid ongoing changes to the agency’s ELD vetting process.

January 29, 2026

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FMCSA Restores PremierRide Logs ELD to Approved Device List

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has reinstated the PremierRide Logs electronic logging device to its list of registered and compliant ELDs, allowing carriers ...

FMCSA is preparing to launch Motus, a new carrier registration system designed to streamline how trucking companies obtain authority, manage USDOT numbers, and reduce fraud. Here’s what carriers and industry stakeholders need to know about the rollout timeline, key changes, and what comes next.

January 29, 2026

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FMCSA Prepares to Launch Motus as a New Carrier Registration Platform

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is preparing to replace major parts of its carrier registration process with a new system designed to reduce ...

January 27, 2026

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