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Explore some of the largest documented loads ever transported on America's highways, including record-setting reactor vessels, massive transformers, and other remarkable superloads.

July 20, 2026

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Inside the World of America’s Largest Highway Superloads

Some shipments are so large that standard oversized load procedures are no longer enough. These superloads can weigh hundreds of tons, stretch hundreds of ...

Learn what happens to semi trucks after they leave commercial fleet service, from owner-operators and vocational fleets to exports, driver training, recycling, and restoration.

July 20, 2026

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Life After the Highway for Retired Semi Trucks

Not every semi truck reaches the end of its working life because of age or mechanical problems. Many trucks leave large fleets while they ...

Learn how freight reaches Alaska by highway, ship, ferry, barge, and truck, including why highway shipments must cross Canada and how cargo reaches communities without road access.

July 17, 2026

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How Freight Moves to Alaska and Why It Is Not as Simple as Driving There

Moving freight to Alaska is unlike delivering cargo anywhere else in the United States. While trucks can drive from the Lower 48 to Alaska, ...

Discover how the trucking industry keeps America's largest concert tours moving, from specialized entertainment carriers to the logistics behind transporting live productions across the country.

July 17, 2026

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How the Trucking Industry Keeps America’s Largest Concert Tours Moving

When a major concert tour arrives at a stadium or arena, fans see a finished stage, towering video screens, elaborate lighting, and a production ...

Discover how truck driving championships began, how drivers qualify for the National Truck Driving Championships, and how the competition has evolved since 1937.

July 16, 2026

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How Truck Driving Championships Became One of Trucking’s Long-Running Traditions

Every year, professional truck drivers from across the United States earn the opportunity to compete in one of the industry’s most respected events: the ...

Learn why cabover trucks fell out of favor in North America and how changing regulations, truck design, and driver expectations reshaped the trucking industry.

July 15, 2026

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Why Cabover Trucks Fell Out of Favor in North America

There was a time when cabover trucks were everywhere. From the 1960s into the early 1980s, they hauled freight across the Interstate Highway System, ...

The Truckload Carriers Association has launched a four-part educational series covering AI, automation, predictive maintenance, back-office operations, and technology management for trucking companies.

July 15, 2026

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TCA Launches Educational Series Focused on Technology, Maintenance, and Operational Efficiency

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has introduced a new four-part educational series aimed at helping small and mid-sized trucking companies improve operations through technology, ...

Learn which products are most commonly moved by truck in the United States, including construction materials, fuel, food, grain, mixed freight, and high-value goods.

July 14, 2026

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The Most Common Products Moved by Truck in the United States

The most common products moved by truck in the United States depend on how freight is measured. By weight, trucks move huge volumes of ...

Learn how freight damage claims are handled, what investigators review, and how drivers' documentation can affect the outcome of a cargo damage claim.

July 10, 2026

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What to do if Freight is Damaged in Transit: A Truck Driver’s Guide

Most freight damage claims begin with a simple question that doesn’t have a simple answer: When did the damage occur? Finding crushed cartons or ...

Learn what happens after a failed DOT roadside inspection, including out-of-service orders, repair requirements, carrier responsibilities, CSA records, PSP reports, and DataQs.

July 10, 2026

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What Happens After a Failed Roadside Inspection?

A failed roadside inspection can lead to anything from a minor paperwork correction to an out-of-service order that prevents a truck from continuing its ...