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TruckDriversUSA asked experienced drivers what rookies need to know about winter driving. Read real advice on slowing down, spacing, smooth control, chains, pre trips, visibility, wind hazards, and staying safe in snow and ice.

January 26, 2026

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If You Could Tell Rookie Drivers One Thing About Winter Driving, What Would It Be?

We asked the TruckDriversUSA community a simple question with a serious purpose: If you could tell rookie drivers one thing about winter driving, what ...

Women In Trucking has opened nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award. Learn who can be nominated, key deadlines, and when the winner will be recognized.

January 26, 2026

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WIT Opens Nominations for 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award

The Women In Trucking Association has opened nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award. WIT announced the call for nominees as the ...

The U.S. Department of Transportation is reopening the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee and inviting truck drivers and motor carriers to apply. Learn what the committee does, why it matters, and how industry voices can help shape future safety policy.

January 26, 2026

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DOT Reopens Safety Committee and Asks Trucking Industry to Take a Seat at the Table

The U.S. Department of Transportation is once again asking truck drivers and motor carriers to step directly into the policy conversation around highway safety. ...

State-level trucking pay data helps drivers choose better routes, compare job opportunities, and reduce income volatility by identifying markets that support consistent earnings over time.

January 23, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Can Use State-Level Pay Data to Choose Better Routes

Choosing where to run freight is one of the biggest factors shaping a driver’s long-term income. While many drivers focus on miles or weekly ...

ATA reports the Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.4 percent in December, marking a second consecutive monthly gain, though freight volumes remain soft amid continued weakness in manufacturing and construction.

January 23, 2026

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ATA Truck Tonnage Index Posts Modest December Increase

The American Trucking Associations reported a small improvement in truck freight activity to close out the year, with its Truck Tonnage Index rising 0.4 ...

The Truckload Carriers Association has named 57 carriers to its 2026 Elite Fleet program, recognizing truckload fleets that demonstrate strong safety records, competitive compensation, and driver-focused work environments.

January 23, 2026

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57 Carriers Earn Spot in TCA’s 2026 Elite Fleet Program

The Truckload Carriers Association has named 57 truckload carriers to its 2026 TCA Elite Fleet Certified Carriers program, marking the second year of the ...

The 37th annual Mother’s Day Make-A-Wish Truck Convoy will take place May 9 with a newly updated route designed to improve safety and reduce traffic impact. Starting at Manheim PA Auto Auction, the convoy aims to raise $575,000 to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses across the Susquehanna Valley.

January 22, 2026

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Mother’s Day Make-A-Wish Truck Convoy Announces Updated Route for 2026 Event

One of the trucking industry’s longest-running charity convoys will roll with a new route this spring as organizers prepare for the 37th annual Mother’s ...

The FMCSA has reinstated one electronic logging device just days after revoking it, while three others remain off the approved list. Truck drivers and carriers need to understand what this change means, which ELDs are still noncompliant, and what actions are required before the March 15 enforcement deadline.

January 22, 2026

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Recently Revoked ELD Restored to FMCSA Approved List

A previously revoked electronic logging device has been cleared for use again, just days after being removed from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s ...

Truck drivers tend to stay longer in certain Southeastern states due to predictable freight, lower cost of living, and schedules that support consistent home time and stable earnings.

January 21, 2026

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Why Truck Drivers Stay Longer in Certain Southeastern States

Some of the strongest driver retention stories in trucking come from parts of the Southeast, not because the job is easier, but because the ...

The Truckload Carriers Association has selected 18 emerging leaders for its 2026 Elevate Young Leadership Program, focused on developing the next generation of trucking industry leadership.

January 21, 2026

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TCA Names 18 Participants for 2026 Elevate Young Leadership Program

The Truckload Carriers Association has announced the group selected to take part in its 2026 Elevate Young Leadership Program, an initiative focused on developing ...