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TWIC Card for Truck Drivers and When You Need One
A TWIC card is a security credential issued by the Transportation Security Administration that allows approved workers to access secure areas of ports...
CDL Requirements in Florida and What Drivers Need to Get Started
To get a CDL in Florida, drivers need to meet age and medical requirements, obtain a Commercial Learner Permit, complete Entry Level Driver...
Truck Driver Salary in California and What Drivers Actually Earn
Truck driver pay in California centers around a median of $61,407 a year, according to the California Employment Development Department. The national median...
FMCSA Removes Three More ELDs From Approved List
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed three additional electronic logging devices from its approved list. Carriers now have a limited window...
OOIDA Pushes Congress to Toughen Up Truck Driver Training Rules
The Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is once again putting pressure on lawmakers, this time urging Congress to crack down on weak...
Aurora Gets DOT Approval for Cab-Mounted Warning Beacons
Aurora, one of the major players in autonomous trucking, says the U.S. Department of Transportation has now approved its request to use cab-mounted...
Roadcheck 2025 Highlights Vehicle and Driver Safety Issues Across North America
Truckers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico saw another major safety sweep with the 2025 International Roadcheck, the annual three-day inspection blitz run...
GOT Truckers Act Supported by OOIDA to Help Increase Truck Driver Earnings
A recent final rule from the U.S. Department of Labor expanding overtime protections for millions of workers excludes truck drivers. Nevertheless, the Owner-Operator...
Teamsters Demand Inquiry into Yellow’s Bankruptcy
The teamsters are demanding answers as Yellow Corporation's bankruptcy case takes center stage in Capitol Hill. During a special Senate Judiciary Committee hearing,...
