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FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs highlights challenges in the CDL training provider registry, stressing the need for proper driver training, professional standards, and removing bad actors from the system.

March 18, 2026

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Questions Every Owner Operator Should Ask Trucking Companies

Running your own rig takes grit and smart choices. The best trucking company partnerships deliver steady freight, fair pay, and terms that respect your ...

MATS 2026 will honor Bette Garber, Bill Foose, and Bill Weaver with Wall of Fame inductions during the opening reception. Join the celebration, enjoy tastings, and support the St. Christopher Trucker Relief Fund at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

March 18, 2026

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MATS 2026 Honors Garber, Foose, and Weaver with Wall of Fame Induction

Three prominent figures in trucking will receive one of the industry’s top recognitions at the Mid-America Trucking Show this year. Bette Garber, Bill Foose, ...

Learn how local truck drivers can track fuel, tolls, meals, and other expenses to maximize tax deductions and keep more income from their trucking work.

March 17, 2026

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How Local Truck Drivers Can Track Expenses to Maximize Tax Savings

Every dollar counts when you run daily routes in local truck driving jobs. Simple habits like logging fuel stops, tolls, and meals right after ...

A proposed Workforce Pell Grant program could allow federal financial aid to cover short-term CDL training and diesel technician certifications starting in 2026.

March 17, 2026

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New Workforce Pell Grants Could Help Future Truck Drivers Pay for CDL and Diesel Training

A proposed federal rule could soon make it easier for aspiring truck drivers and diesel technicians to pay for training. The U.S. Department of ...

Women In Trucking announces four finalists for the 2026 Driver of the Year award, recognizing professional drivers who demonstrate safety leadership and industry advocacy.

March 17, 2026

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Women In Trucking Names Four Finalists for 2026 Driver of the Year Award

The Women In Trucking Association has revealed the four professional drivers selected as finalists for its 2026 Driver of the Year award. The recognition, ...

Indiana State Police CVED conducted over 6,400 inspections through February 14, placing 653 drivers and 752 vehicles out of service. Learn how early 2026 enforcement, winter storm responses, and human trafficking awareness campaigns impact truck drivers and fleet safety.

March 16, 2026

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Indiana State Police Shares Early 2026 Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Results

The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division has released its latest figures for 2026, showing the ongoing importance of safety and compliance for ...

The ATA Women In Motion Council is urging Congress to increase truck parking nationwide. Expanding safe, secure parking supports women drivers, reduces lost wages, and improves safety for all professional truckers.

March 16, 2026

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Women In Motion Urges Congress to Expand Truck Parking

The American Trucking Associations Women In Motion Council is calling on Congress to make truck parking a priority in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization. ...

Support truck drivers in need at MATS 2026. The Silent Auction benefits the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, providing financial assistance and wellness resources for drivers and their families.

March 16, 2026

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MATS 2026 Silent Auction Will Raise Funds for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund

A long-running tradition at the Mid-America Trucking Show will once again focus on helping drivers who face medical hardships off the road. The St. ...

A practical look at the gear flatbed drivers rely on to reduce injuries, secure loads faster, and stay compliant with cargo securement rules on every haul.

March 13, 2026

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Essential Gear Every Flatbed Driver Needs to Cut Injuries and Deck Time

Flatbed drivers work long hours securing irregular loads in rain, wind, and darkness. Falls from trailer heights and cargo shifts create real risks that ...