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Crash avoidance technology is often hailed as a crucial element in enhancing road safety. However, understanding how drivers engage with these systems remains a key question. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) aims to investigate this interaction.

November 12, 2024

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NHTSA to Examine Driver Interactions with Crash Avoidance Technology

Crash avoidance technology is often hailed as a crucial element in enhancing road safety. However, understanding how drivers engage with these systems remains a ...

Rick Thomas, an ABF Freight driver from Akron, Ohio, was recently honored as a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association for assisting a stranded motorist in Peninsula, Ohio. His act of kindness highlights the selflessness of truck drivers on the road.

November 11, 2024

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ABF Freight Driver Honored as Highway Angel for Assisting Stranded Motorist

Rick Thomas, a dedicated truck driver from Akron, Ohio, recently earned recognition for his act of kindness. The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) awarded Thomas ...

In a collaborative effort to honor our nation's fallen heroes, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has teamed up with Wreaths Across America (WAA) for this year's Truckloads of Remembrance initiative. This partnership also aims to provide vital support for the TCA Scholarship Fund.

November 11, 2024

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Truckload Carriers Join Forces with Wreaths Across America for Memorial Initiative

In a collaborative effort to honor our nation’s fallen heroes, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has teamed up with Wreaths Across America (WAA) for ...

Tens of thousands of Mack and over 100,000 International trucks are involved in a significant recall concerning Bendix electronic control units (ECUs). This action is part of Bendix's extensive recall impacting hundreds of thousands of ECUs.

November 11, 2024

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Recall Alert for Bendix ECUs Affecting Mack and International Trucks

Tens of thousands of Mack and over 100,000 International trucks are involved in a significant recall concerning Bendix electronic control units (ECUs). This action ...

November 8, 2024

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MATS Unveils Exciting Layout Revamp for Enhanced Visitor Experience

Big changes are coming to one of the most iconic trucking events in the nation. The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) has revealed plans for ...

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is progressing toward integrating oral fluid testing into its drug and alcohol testing programs for transportation workers. In May 2023, the department finalized a regulation update allowing employers to include oral fluid as an option for DOT-mandated drug tests. This addition was meant not to replace existing methods but to expand the testing options for employers and drivers.

November 8, 2024

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DOT Advances Toward Oral Fluid Testing in Drug Screening Programs

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is progressing toward integrating oral fluid testing into its drug and alcohol testing programs for transportation workers. In ...

Celebrating its 18th year, the Truckers for Troops campaign kicks off alongside Veterans Day, continuing its mission to support U.S. military members and veterans. This initiative, led by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), will run from November 11-17, focusing on delivering care packages to deployed troops and aiding veterans at home.

November 8, 2024

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Supporting Our Troops for 18 Years with Truckers for Troops

Celebrating its 18th year, the Truckers for Troops campaign kicks off alongside Veterans Day, continuing its mission to support U.S. military members and veterans. ...

New Jersey has received a $2M grant from the FMCSA to bring mobile CDL testing to rural communities, expanding access to commercial driver’s license exams statewide. This initiative aims to improve highway safety, increase CDL accessibility, and support New Jersey’s commercial drivers.

November 7, 2024

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New Jersey Secures $2M FMCSA Grant for Mobile CDL Testing

Bringing CDL Testing to Rural New Jersey Recently, the FMCSA awarded a $2 million grant to New Jersey at a ceremony held at the ...

Public voting is now open for the four finalists in the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. (Photo courtesy Transition Trucking)

November 7, 2024

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Celebrate Veterans in Trucking: Cast Your Vote for the 2024 Transition Trucking Award Winner

Each year, the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award honors remarkable veterans who’ve made a successful move into the trucking industry. This event celebrates ...

Drivers navigating through Unicoi County, Tennessee, can breathe a sigh of relief as Interstate 26 has partially reopened. Following severe damage caused by Hurricane Helene in late September, one lane now permits traffic in both directions. This development is particularly advantageous for truckers passing through the region.

November 7, 2024

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One Lane on Each Side Reopens on I-26 in Tennessee After Hurricane Helene

Drivers navigating through Unicoi County, Tennessee, can breathe a sigh of relief as Interstate 26 has partially reopened. Following severe damage caused by Hurricane ...