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A major wildlife crossing project in Wyoming will impact 30 miles of U.S. 189 with detours, delays, and active construction through 2027. Here’s what drivers need to know.

April 2, 2026

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Wildlife Crossing Work Picks Up Along U.S. 189 in Wyoming

A stretch of U.S. Highway 189 in southwest Wyoming is about to get busier for all the wrong reasons. Construction tied to the Kemmerer ...

: A clear guide to DOT physicals for truck drivers, covering requirements, exam steps, preparation tips, and certification rules to help keep your CDL active and avoid delays.

April 1, 2026

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Truck Drivers’ Guide to DOT Physicals: Requirements, Exam Day Tips, and Certification Rules

For anyone behind the wheel of a commercial truck, DOT physicals come with the territory. Most CDL holders go through this exam every couple ...

MDOT continues adjusting Michigan spring weight restrictions after the March 30 changes. See affected routes, limits, and what drivers should plan for in April.

April 1, 2026

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Michigan Continues Adjusting Spring Weight Restrictions as Frost Laws Shift

Heading into early April, spring weight restrictions across Michigan are still changing as thaw conditions evolve. The Michigan Department of Transportation confirmed late in ...

FTR will host its 2026 Commercial Vehicle Symposium on April 21 in Indianapolis, focusing on freight trends, capacity planning, and pricing strategies for trucking professionals.

April 1, 2026

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FTR Announces 2026 Commercial Vehicle Symposium for April 21 in Indianapolis

Market conditions are shifting fast, and staying ahead of freight demand, equipment cycles, and rate pressure is getting harder to manage in real time. ...

Freightliner donates three fifth-generation Cascadia trucks to Be Pro, Be Proud, expanding mobile training efforts, and supporting the future trucking workforce.

April 1, 2026

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Freightliner Expands Workforce Training Efforts with Cascadia Donation to Be Pro, Be Proud

A new investment in workforce development is putting more real equipment on the road to introduce the next generation to careers in trucking and ...

Practical strategies local truck drivers can use to reduce yard delays, secure backhauls, and collect detention pay while improving daily efficiency and home time.

March 31, 2026

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Quick Tips Local Truck Drivers Can Use to Skip Long Yard Waits

Nothing frustrates local truck drivers more than idling in crowded yards while the clock ticks away from home time. American Transportation Research Institute data ...

The Lytx 2026 Road Safety Report reveals rising minor collisions, reduced severe crashes, and critical safety trends impacting truck drivers and fleet operations.

March 31, 2026

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Lytx 2026 Road Safety Report Highlights Where Risks Are Rising and Where Progress Is Real

The latest data from Lytx is putting numbers behind what many drivers have been seeing on the road. After years of volatility, some safety ...

Truckstop.com relaunches its podcast as Behind the Freight, delivering real-world insights on rates, fraud, compliance, and daily operations for truck drivers, carriers, and freight professionals.

March 31, 2026

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Truckstop.com Relaunches Freight Podcast as Behind the Freight

Truckstop.com is giving its freight podcast a fresh start. Formerly known as Freight Nation, the series has been rebranded as Behind the Freight, reflecting ...

Kenworth, Fastport, and Hiring Our Heroes honor military veterans transitioning to trucking with the 2026 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. Learn about eligibility, timeline, and the Kenworth T680 grand prize.

March 31, 2026

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Kenworth Continues Support for Veteran Truckers with 2026 Transition Trucking Award

For the 11th consecutive year, Kenworth has partnered with Fastport and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative to recognize outstanding ...