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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 18, 2026

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Questions Every Owner Operator Should Ask Trucking Companies

Running your own rig takes grit and smart choices. The best trucking company partnerships deliver steady freight, fair pay, and terms that respect your ...

Learn how local truck drivers can track fuel, tolls, meals, and other expenses to maximize tax deductions and keep more income from their trucking work.

March 17, 2026

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How Local Truck Drivers Can Track Expenses to Maximize Tax Savings

Every dollar counts when you run daily routes in local truck driving jobs. Simple habits like logging fuel stops, tolls, and meals right after ...

A proposed Workforce Pell Grant program could allow federal financial aid to cover short-term CDL training and diesel technician certifications starting in 2026.

March 17, 2026

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New Workforce Pell Grants Could Help Future Truck Drivers Pay for CDL and Diesel Training

A proposed federal rule could soon make it easier for aspiring truck drivers and diesel technicians to pay for training. The U.S. Department of ...

Women In Trucking announces four finalists for the 2026 Driver of the Year award, recognizing professional drivers who demonstrate safety leadership and industry advocacy.

March 17, 2026

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Women In Trucking Names Four Finalists for 2026 Driver of the Year Award

The Women In Trucking Association has revealed the four professional drivers selected as finalists for its 2026 Driver of the Year award. The recognition, ...

Learn how experienced drivers can start an owner-operator trucking business from the ground up. Understand startup costs, authority requirements, insurance, and how to find profitable freight.

March 16, 2026

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How to Start Your Owner-Operator Trucking Business From Scratch

Experienced drivers make the switch to owner-operator trucking jobs every year and build real businesses out of them. A clear plan with actual startup ...

The ATA Women In Motion Council is urging Congress to increase truck parking nationwide. Expanding safe, secure parking supports women drivers, reduces lost wages, and improves safety for all professional truckers.

March 16, 2026

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Women In Motion Urges Congress to Expand Truck Parking

The American Trucking Associations Women In Motion Council is calling on Congress to make truck parking a priority in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization. ...

Support truck drivers in need at MATS 2026. The Silent Auction benefits the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, providing financial assistance and wellness resources for drivers and their families.

March 16, 2026

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MATS 2026 Silent Auction Will Raise Funds for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund

A long-running tradition at the Mid-America Trucking Show will once again focus on helping drivers who face medical hardships off the road. The St. ...

A new TA Express travel center has opened in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma, offering diesel fuel, 40 truck parking spaces, dining options, and driver amenities along U.S. Highway 169.

March 13, 2026

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TA Express Opens in South Coffeyville, Adding Fuel and Parking for Truck Drivers

Truck drivers running routes through northeastern Oklahoma have a new stop available along U.S. Highway 169. TravelCenters of America recently opened a TA Express ...

FleetForce is bringing CDL training directly to carrier facilities, helping fleets develop new drivers while addressing the ongoing truck driver shortage and improving workforce retention.

March 13, 2026

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FleetForce Brings CDL Training Directly to Carrier Facilities

A shortage of qualified truck drivers continues to challenge fleets across the country. At the same time, federal regulators have increased enforcement against CDL ...

Dry van drivers face hidden risks when opening trailers and handling freight. Learn safe cargo loading and unloading habits that reduce injuries, prevent shifting loads, and protect your safety record.

March 12, 2026

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Smart Cargo Loading and Unloading Guide for Dry Van Truck Drivers

Dry van drivers face hidden risks every time they work in an enclosed trailer, where freight shifts silently during transit and turns simple tasks ...