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December 10, 2025

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Most Competitive Driver Markets Near Rail-Connected Cities

Trucking near rail hubs has long been a cornerstone of efficient freight movement. Drivers operating in cities with active rail interchanges experience unique opportunities, ...

December 10, 2025

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Trucking Cares Foundation Steps Up With $15,000 Donation to Support Drivers Facing Hard Times

Life on the road is tough enough, but when a driver gets sidelined by an injury or illness, the stress can hit fast. The ...

The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund continues its partnership with Wreaths Across America to honor veterans on National Wreaths Across America Day. Learn how truck drivers and industry supporters can sponsor wreaths, volunteer, and participate in this nationwide tradition of remembrance while supporting SCF’s health and wellness programs for drivers.

December 10, 2025

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St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Teams Up with Wreaths Across America to Honor Veterans

The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is continuing its longstanding collaboration with Wreaths Across America (WAA) in support of National Wreaths Across America ...

December 10, 2025

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OOIDA Research Highlights Challenges and Realities for Owner-Operators

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) continues to champion the needs of small-business truckers and professional drivers through advocacy, education, and research. For many ...

Wisconsin is asking truck drivers to share real feedback on the state’s growing truck parking shortage. A new WisDOT survey invites drivers to point out problem areas, suggest improvements, and help guide future parking solutions across the state.

December 9, 2025

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Wisconsin Asks Truck Drivers to Speak Up About Parking Shortages

Truck parking has been tight across Wisconsin for years, and the state now wants to hear directly from the drivers dealing with it every ...

FMCSA has renewed a five-year exemption that allows specialized carriers hauling oversize or overweight loads to skip the 30-minute rest break. Here’s what truck drivers need to know about how this update affects permitted hauls, parking challenges, and day-to-day operations.

December 9, 2025

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FMCSA Extends Break Exemption for Oversize and Overweight Haulers Through 2030

Truckers hauling the big stuff just got some breathing room. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has officially renewed a key exemption that affects ...

A look at the state borders where truck driver pay shows the biggest differences. Understanding these pay gaps helps drivers compare earnings, cost of living, freight demand, and job availability so they can make informed decisions about relocation or new routes.

December 8, 2025

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States Where Truck Driver Pay Beats Neighboring States by the Widest Margin

Truck drivers do not earn the same paycheck everywhere, even when states share a border. In several parts of the country, average truck driver ...

: A Freightliner Cascadia assisted Sierra Space with high-speed runway tow tests for the Dream Chaser spaceplane at Kennedy Space Center. The project validated key landing sequence data and highlighted the role of skilled truck drivers and dependable equipment in advanced aerospace operations.

December 8, 2025

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Freightliner Cascadia Helps Spaceplane Team Move One Step Closer to Orbit

Most drivers haul freight that stays on the ground. A crew at Kennedy Space Center recently hauled something built to leave it. Freightliner Trucks ...

Owen Lewis of Sharp Transportation is named the latest TCA Highway Angel for helping a crash victim on I-80 in Iowa. Learn how the program honors truck drivers for courage and kindness on the road.

December 8, 2025

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TCA Honors Sharp Transportation Driver as Newest Highway Angel

Out on the road, truckers witness more than most people ever will, and sometimes they are the first ones to step in when things ...

The 2025 Goodyear Highway Hero Award is now accepting nominations for truck drivers who showed exceptional courage on the road in 2025. Learn how to nominate a CDL holder, eligibility requirements, deadlines, and what the winner receives.

December 8, 2025

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Goodyear Kicks Off Search For 2025 Highway Hero Award

Goodyear has officially opened nominations for its 42nd annual Highway Hero Award, a program that highlights the courage and quick action of truck drivers ...