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CDL endorsements allow truck drivers to haul specialized freight, qualify for more trucking jobs, and access higher earning opportunities. Learn which CDL endorsements matter most and how they impact long term trucking careers.

January 29, 2026

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Why CDL Endorsements Matter for Your Trucking Career

CDL endorsements are official add ons to your license that allow you to haul specific freight or operate certain vehicles, such as tankers, hazardous ...

FMCSA has reinstated the PremierRide Logs electronic logging device to its list of registered and compliant ELDs, allowing truck drivers and carriers to resume using the device amid ongoing changes to the agency’s ELD vetting process.

January 29, 2026

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FMCSA Restores PremierRide Logs ELD to Approved Device List

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has reinstated the PremierRide Logs electronic logging device to its list of registered and compliant ELDs, allowing carriers ...

The MAC Trailer Winter Nationals Championship Truck Pull is returning as part of the 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville. Here’s when and where the truck pull takes place, what classes will compete, and how drivers and industry attendees can get ticket alerts.

January 27, 2026

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MAC Trailer Winter Nationals Truck Pull Returns to MATS 2026

One of the most anticipated live events at the Mid-America Trucking Show is set to return in 2026. Organizers of MATS have confirmed that ...

ParkPro has launched a new voting feature that allows truck drivers to identify where truck parking is needed most. The free tool lets drivers request faster access to underutilized parking locations, helping reduce unsafe parking, lost time, and delivery delays while long-term solutions are still being developed.

January 27, 2026

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New ParkPro Tool Lets Truck Drivers Weigh In on Where Parking Is Needed Most

Truck parking shortages continue to affect how drivers manage their hours, safety, and pay. ParkPro, a national provider of commercial truck parking solutions, has ...

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 ...