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FMCSA is recruiting 18 professional truck drivers to pre-test new Hours-of-Service pilot programs, including Flexible Sleeper Berth and Split Duty Period options. Drivers can help shape safer, more flexible OTR rules while participating in a six-week study with VTTI.

March 6, 2026

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FMCSA Recruiting 18 Drivers for Hours-of-Service Pilot Testing

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is looking for 18 professional drivers to participate in a six-week pre-test of two new Hours-of-Service (HOS) ...

Shell Starship returns to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for 2026 with expanded renewable natural gas use, while Averitt promotes Randy McCorkle to vice president of sales in key southern markets.

March 6, 2026

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Shell Starship Returns to INDYCAR for 2026 as RNG Use Expands, Averitt Promotes New VP of Sales

The natural gas conversation is not slowing down, and one high-profile example is rolling back into the spotlight this season. After making history in ...

Team truck drivers' guide to mastering shifts, sleep, and long OTR runs. Learn proven systems to boost miles, stay compliant, and maximize earnings in team truck driving jobs.

March 5, 2026

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Team Truck Drivers’ Guide to Mastering Shifts, Sleep, and Long OTR Runs

Team truck drivers keep freight moving around the clock by sharing one truck between two CDL holders. This guide gives teams the secret sauce ...

Love’s Travel Stops upgrades its Love’s Rewards loyalty program for professional and casual drivers, expanding fuel discounts, in-store points, and new earning opportunities nationwide.

March 5, 2026

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Love’s Expands Rewards Program for Professional and Casual Drivers

Love’s Travel Stops has rolled out an upgraded version of its Love’s Rewards loyalty program, adding new earning opportunities for both professional truck drivers ...

Live Life Healthy partners with Road Dog Care to bring truckers and logistics employees a Zero-Copay healthcare ecosystem with tangible care products, supporting driver health, retention, and workforce performance.

March 5, 2026

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Live Life Healthy and Road Dog Care Team Up to Support Truckers’ Health

Live Life Healthy (LLH) has announced a partnership with Road Dog Care Company, integrating Road Dog into its Zero-Copay Supplemental Healthcare Ecosystem as the ...

The 2025 PDA Driver Retention Report reveals why truck drivers prioritize predictable miles, reliable equipment, and strong communication over empty promises. Key insights for carriers and industry leaders.

March 5, 2026

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2025 PDA Driver Retention Report: Predictability Drives Retention in Trucking

The newest findings from People.Data.Analytics show a clear pattern across the trucking industry. Professional drivers are not focused on recruiting promises or marketing language. ...

National Tank Truck Carriers honors top-performing tanker fleets in the first round of its 2025 North American Safety Contest, highlighting excellence in driver safety, compliance, and fleet management.

March 4, 2026

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Tank Truck Safety Leaders Emerge as NTTC Kicks Off 2025 Safety Competition

The tanker segment of trucking has long been measured by how well it manages risk, training, and accountability. That standard was reinforced this week ...

: PacLease introduces commemorative truck graphics honoring America’s 250th anniversary with patriotic designs featured on U.S. rental box trucks and day cabs entering service nationwide.

March 4, 2026

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PacLease Marks America’s 250th Anniversary With Patriotic Truck Graphics

As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, PacLease is rolling out a visual tribute that will be seen on highways and job sites ...

Pilot opens new travel centers in Chicopee, Massachusetts, and Ponce de Leon, Florida, adding truck parking, diesel lanes, showers, food options, and community school donations.

March 4, 2026

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Pilot expands travel center network with new locations in Massachusetts and Florida.

Pilot continues to expand its nationwide footprint with the opening of two new travel centers designed to support long days on the road and ...

FMCSA has reinstated the Field Warrior electronic logging device to its registered ELD list after the device was previously removed for failing to meet federal requirements.

March 3, 2026

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FMCSA Clears Field Warrior ELD to Return to Approved Device List

A previously removed electronic logging device has officially been cleared to resume use after federal review. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration confirmed that the ...