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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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

DAT launches a new iPhone widget for the DAT One app that allows owner operators to view top-paying load matches directly from their home screen and contact brokers faster.

March 17, 2026

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DAT Rolls Out iPhone Widget That Lets Owner-Operators Check Load Matches Without Opening the App

Owner-operators often rely on speed when searching for their next load. A few minutes can make the difference between locking in a strong rate ...

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 ...

Indiana State Police CVED conducted over 6,400 inspections through February 14, placing 653 drivers and 752 vehicles out of service. Learn how early 2026 enforcement, winter storm responses, and human trafficking awareness campaigns impact truck drivers and fleet safety.

March 16, 2026

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Indiana State Police Shares Early 2026 Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Results

The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division has released its latest figures for 2026, showing the ongoing importance of safety and compliance for ...

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. ...