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Learn how ISS safety information, electronic screening, weight checks, random selection and state enforcement criteria can influence which trucks are pulled in for roadside inspection.

September 11, 2026

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Why Some Trucks Get Pulled in for Inspection While Others Get the Bypass

Two trucks approaching the same weigh station can receive different instructions even when there is nothing obviously different about them from the driver’s perspective. ...

Learn why semi-truck tire pressure can fall after a cold night, how temperature affects PSI and when a lower morning reading may point to an air leak.

September 11, 2026

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Why Semi-Truck Tire Pressure Changes After a Cold Night

A truck can be parked at the end of a mild afternoon with its tire pressures where they should be, then show several pounds ...

A new analysis ranked popular road-trip songs by tempo and potential driver distraction, with several familiar tracks topping the list.

September 11, 2026

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These Popular Road Trip Songs Ranked Highest for Potential Driver Distraction

A new analysis from the Trujillo Gonzalez Law Firm looked at some of the most common songs found on Spotify driving playlists to identify ...

Nominations are open for the 2027 Best Fleets to Drive For, giving truck drivers and independent contractors until October 31 to nominate their current carrier.

September 11, 2026

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Drivers Can Now Nominate Their Carrier for the 2027 Best Fleets to Drive For

Truck drivers who believe their carrier provides a strong place to work can now put the company forward for national recognition. Nominations opened September ...

See how much truck drivers make in Alaska, including current pay in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and other regions, plus the factors that can affect earnings.

September 10, 2026

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How Much Do Truck Drivers Make in Alaska? Pay, Regional Wages and Job Factors

Truck driver pay in Alaska is well above the national median, but a statewide figure only tells part of the story. Earnings vary between ...

Learn how truck drivers can use layered trailer security, smarter stop planning, and verified communications to reduce cargo theft risk.

September 10, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Can Better Protect Loads from Cargo Theft

Cargo theft has become more organized, and protecting a load now involves more than locking the trailer before walking away. Thieves may target freight ...

The African American Women Trucking Association has launched a new digital hub featuring trucking resources, educational opportunities, events, and industry updates.

September 10, 2026

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AAWTA Launches New Digital Hub for Trucking Resources and Opportunities

The African American Women Trucking Association has launched a new digital hub designed to bring industry resources, educational opportunities, events, and organization updates together ...

TCA is expanding its Fundamentals of Safety Management program with 10 online training modules and six live webinars for the 2026-27 session.

September 10, 2026

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TCA Expands Safety Management Training with New Courses and Live Webinars

The Truckload Carriers Association is expanding its Fundamentals of Safety Management program for 2026-27, adding new training opportunities for people working in trucking safety, ...