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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 ...

Wabash is recalling 553 model year 2027 van trailers because the external ABS malfunction indicator light may not be labeled, resulting in noncompliance with FMVSS No. 121.

August 13, 2026

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Wabash Recalls 553 Van Trailers Over Missing ABS Indicator Label

Wabash National Corporation is recalling 553 model year 2027 van trailers because the external antilock braking system (ABS) malfunction indicator light may not be ...

Learn how to evaluate maintenance records before buying a used semi truck, including ECM reports, DPF service history, oil analysis, and preventive maintenance records.

August 12, 2026

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Buying a Used Semi? Here’s What Maintenance Records Can Tell You

A clean exterior and a fresh coat of paint can make almost any used truck look appealing, but appearance rarely tells the full story. ...

TAT is recognizing professional truck driver Arian Taylor for his efforts to help combat human trafficking and highlighting free training resources available to transportation professionals.

August 12, 2026

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TAT Highlights Truck Driver’s Role in Combating Human Trafficking

TAT (formerly Truckers Against Trafficking) is recognizing professional truck driver Arian Taylor, recipient of the organization’s Harriet Tubman Award, for his efforts to help ...

: FMCSA has revoked five electronic logging devices and is requiring affected motor carriers to replace them with compliant ELDs by Oct. 6, 2026.

August 11, 2026

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FMCSA Revokes Five Electronic Logging Devices, Gives Carriers 60 Days to Comply

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed five electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its list of registered devices, requiring motor carriers using ...

Why don't most semi trucks have front airbags? Federal rules, truck design, and current manufacturer equipment explain why airbags remain inconsistent across Class 8 models.

August 10, 2026

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Why Semi Trucks Don’t Use Airbags Like Passenger Vehicles

Front airbags are required in passenger vehicles, but federal rules do not impose the same requirement across the heavy-duty truck market. Most Class 8 ...

Averitt has increased regional driver pay to 66 cents per mile, simplified its compensation structure and introduced a new hazmat accessorial payment as part of its latest driver investment.

August 10, 2026

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Averitt Invests in Drivers with Pay Increase and Simplified Compensation

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has announced enhancements to its LTL and regional driver compensation program, increasing top mileage pay while simplifying its pay structure ...

PodWheels and The Trucker Media Group will spotlight the 2026 Transition Trucking Driving For Excellence Award through a new series of podcast episodes and feature stories highlighting veteran drivers.

August 10, 2026

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PodWheels and The Trucker to Spotlight 2026 Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence Award

A new media partnership is set to bring more attention to one of the trucking industry’s most recognized programs honoring military veterans who begin ...

Major truck convoys and charity rides support Special Olympics athletes, honor military veterans, and raise assistance for truck drivers facing illness or injury.

August 7, 2026

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The Biggest American Truck Convoys That Stop Traffic for the Right Reasons

Truck convoys and charity rides have become a visible part of trucking culture, bringing fleets, owner-operators, law enforcement agencies and local communities together around ...

Museums, archives, and collectors across the United States are preserving historic commercial trucks, manufacturer records, and the history of the trucking industry.

August 7, 2026

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How America’s Trucking History Is Being Preserved Today

Every truck on the highway today represents more than a century of engineering, manufacturing, and innovation, but much of that history could have disappeared ...