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Truck Drivers USA members share heartwarming real-life experiences of kindness on the road. From helping stranded drivers to small gestures that made a big impact, read the inspiring stories from professional drivers across the country.

April 2, 2026

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Truck Drivers USA Community Shares Real Stories of Kindness on the Road

Truck driving is a tough job, full of long hours, unpredictable roads, and countless challenges. Yet amid the miles and deadlines, drivers often encounter ...

Springfield, Missouri, hosts the ATHS 2026 National Convention and Truck Show as Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary, featuring hundreds of historic trucks, educational events, and attractions.

April 2, 2026

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Historic Trucks Head to Springfield for Route 66 Centennial Celebration

Springfield, Missouri, is preparing for a major trucking event this summer as Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary. Hundreds of historic trucks will arrive ...

Indiana opens the Black River Welcome Center on I-64, adding 60 truck parking spaces in Posey County as part of a larger statewide rest area improvement plan.

April 2, 2026

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New Truck Parking Opens Along I-64 in Indiana as Capacity Pressures Continue

Finding a legal place to park just got a little easier in southern Indiana. A new welcome center along eastbound Interstate 64 is now ...

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 ...