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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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The Oakley Podcast: From the Archives – A Look Inside the Chrome Shop Mafia World

Brian Martin, founder of Four State Trucks and the visionary behind Chrome Shop Mafia, joins host Jeremy Kellett to share the story of how ...

dvantage Truck Group has announced the eight recipients of its 2025 Pete DePina Legacy Award, honoring employees across its Northeast dealerships for integrity, leadership, and service that positively impacts customers and coworkers.

January 27, 2026

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Advantage Truck Group Names Eight Winners of the 2025 Pete DePina Legacy Award

Advantage Truck Group has announced the recipients of its 2025 Pete DePina Legacy Award, recognizing eight employees across its dealership locations in Massachusetts, New ...

The MAC Trailer Winter Nationals Championship Truck Pull is returning as part of the 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville. Here’s when and where the truck pull takes place, what classes will compete, and how drivers and industry attendees can get ticket alerts.

January 27, 2026

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MAC Trailer Winter Nationals Truck Pull Returns to MATS 2026

One of the most anticipated live events at the Mid-America Trucking Show is set to return in 2026. Organizers of MATS have confirmed that ...

ParkPro has launched a new voting feature that allows truck drivers to identify where truck parking is needed most. The free tool lets drivers request faster access to underutilized parking locations, helping reduce unsafe parking, lost time, and delivery delays while long-term solutions are still being developed.

January 27, 2026

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New ParkPro Tool Lets Truck Drivers Weigh In on Where Parking Is Needed Most

Truck parking shortages continue to affect how drivers manage their hours, safety, and pay. ParkPro, a national provider of commercial truck parking solutions, has ...

TruckDriversUSA asked experienced drivers what rookies need to know about winter driving. Read real advice on slowing down, spacing, smooth control, chains, pre trips, visibility, wind hazards, and staying safe in snow and ice.

January 26, 2026

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If You Could Tell Rookie Drivers One Thing About Winter Driving, What Would It Be?

We asked the TruckDriversUSA community a simple question with a serious purpose: If you could tell rookie drivers one thing about winter driving, what ...