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Learn practical lessons that can help new truck drivers build confidence, develop good habits, and make the most of their first year behind the wheel.

August 19, 2026

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The First Year Behind the Wheel Shapes the Rest of Your Trucking Career

The first year of trucking has a way of teaching lessons that CDL school can’t. You’ll figure out where you like to fuel, which ...

Learn practical driving tips that help truck drivers prepare for severe weather, make better decisions on the road, and stay safe when conditions change unexpectedly.

August 18, 2026

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Driving Tips for Truck Drivers During Severe Weather

Most truck drivers will encounter severe weather sooner or later. Thunderstorms can reduce visibility within minutes, high winds can make an empty trailer feel ...

The Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Truck Convoy is searching for a new venue after its longtime Pennsylvania host announced it will no longer accommodate outside events.

August 18, 2026

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Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy Searching for New Home After Venue Change

One of the trucking industry’s most recognizable charity events is searching for a new place to call home. Organizers of the Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day ...

Sitting behind the wheel for hours can leave truck drivers feeling stiff. Learn five simple stretches that can help loosen tight hips, shoulders, legs, and back before getting back on the road.

August 17, 2026

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5 Stretches Every Truck Driver Should Know After a Long Day Behind the Wheel

There comes a point during a long driving day when your body lets you know it’s been sitting long enough. Maybe it’s the first ...

Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks are rolling out updated DEF software that gives drivers more time to repair emissions system issues before engine derates and speed restrictions take effect.

August 17, 2026

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Volvo, Mack Expand DEF Software Updates for Heavy-Duty Trucks

Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks have announced updated diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) inducement software designed to give fleets and drivers more time ...

A New York State Police commercial vehicle enforcement campaign resulted in 966 violations, 126 out-of-service vehicles, and renewed warnings about over-height trucks and bridge strikes.

August 17, 2026

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NYSP Inspection Campaign Finds More Than 900 Commercial Vehicle Violations

A targeted commercial vehicle enforcement campaign conducted by the New York State Police resulted in nearly 1,000 violations and more than 100 trucks being ...

Truck-driving songs became some of country music's biggest hits, from Terry Fell's "Truck Driving Man" to Dick Curless' "A Tombstone Every Mile" and C.W. McCall's "Convoy."

August 14, 2026

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The Classic Country Hits That Tell the Stories of America’s Truck Drivers

Before trucking became a familiar subject in movies and television, it had already found a home in country music. Songwriters were telling stories about ...

The American Trucking Associations' 2026 National Truck Driving Championships are underway in Pittsburgh, where 429 professional drivers are competing after logging more than 774 million accident-free miles.

August 14, 2026

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Pittsburgh Hosts 2026 National Truck Driving Championships

Pittsburgh is hosting the American Trucking Associations’ 2026 National Truck Driving Championships this week, bringing together 429 of the nation’s top professional truck drivers ...

Learn what happens after a truck uses a runaway truck ramp, including towing, emergency response, recovery, possible costs, and how escape ramps work across the United States.

August 13, 2026

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Runaway Truck Ramps Across the U.S.: What Happens After You Use One?

Runaway truck ramps are designed for one purpose: stopping an out-of-control vehicle before it reaches traffic, sharp curves, or populated areas. While most drivers ...

Learn where Jake brake and engine brake restrictions apply, including laws in Delaware, Washington, Montana, Connecticut, and Colorado, plus local rules truck drivers may encounter across the United States.

August 13, 2026

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Jake Brake Restrictions Truck Drivers Should Know

Engine brakes are an important speed-control tool for truck drivers, particularly on long or steep downgrades, but the rules governing their use can change ...