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Learn how businesses qualify for America's blue interstate service signs, why some truck stops appear while others do not, and how the program is managed across the United States.

July 24, 2026

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The Companies Behind the Blue Signs Along America’s Highways

Every interstate exit tells a small story before it comes into view. Long before a driver reaches the ramp, a blue sign identifies which ...

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released the top 10 commercial vehicle violations identified during June inspections, with brake issues, inspection records, and registration violations leading the list.

July 23, 2026

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Oklahoma Highway Patrol Highlights Top Commercial Vehicle Violations Found During June Inspections

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released the most common violations identified during commercial motor vehicle inspections conducted in June, providing a snapshot of the ...

Volvo Trucks North America and PACCAR have announced recalls affecting more than 3,800 Volvo, Peterbilt, and Kenworth commercial trucks and tractors due to steering and brake-related safety concerns.

July 23, 2026

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Volvo, Peterbilt, and Kenworth Recalls Affect More Than 3,800 Commercial Trucks

Thousands of commercial trucks and tractors are included in two newly announced recalls from Volvo Trucks North America and PACCAR after safety issues were ...

Learn what happens behind the scenes when an interstate closes, from dispatch decisions and truck detours to the supply chain effects that continue after traffic begins moving again.

July 22, 2026

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How Interstate Closures Affect Freight Beyond the Traffic Backup

An interstate closure doesn’t automatically send every truck onto the nearest detour. Before a carrier changes a route, someone has to decide whether rerouting ...

Texas has opened its first mechanical runaway truck ramp in El Paso, giving commercial drivers a new emergency escape option on westbound Loop 375 near I-10.

July 22, 2026

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Texas Opens First Mechanical Runaway Truck Ramp in El Paso

Texas has added a new safety feature for commercial drivers traveling through El Paso with the opening of the state’s first mechanical runaway truck ...

Wisconsin State Patrol completed its sixth annual Trooper in a Truck campaign, using semi trucks and buses to identify unsafe driving near commercial vehicles.

July 22, 2026

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Wisconsin Trooper in a Truck Campaign Targeted Unsafe Driving Near Commercial Vehicles

Wisconsin State Patrol troopers rode alongside professional drivers from July 13 through July 17 as part of the state’s sixth annual Trooper in a ...

Learn how commercial truck tire chain laws differ by state, including where drivers must carry chains, where chain controls are used, and what to know before traveling through winter conditions.

July 21, 2026

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A State-by-State Guide to Commercial Truck Tire Chain Laws

Winter weather can change road conditions quickly, especially on mountain highways where snow, ice, and steep grades create additional challenges for commercial vehicles. While ...

The EPA is accepting public comments on proposed revisions to its 2027 heavy-duty truck emissions rule, including changes to engine derates, compliance timelines, and emissions-related warranties.

July 21, 2026

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EPA Seeks Public Input on Proposed Changes to 2027 Truck Emissions Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public feedback on proposed revisions to its 2023 heavy-duty truck emissions rule, allowing truck drivers, owner-operators, ...

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 ...