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May 25, 2023

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Revitalizing Ohio’s Rest Areas: Massive 4-Year Project to Include More Truck Parking

Ohio transportation officials have announced a massive four-year renovation project to rebuild 33 rest areas at 17 locations, with a primary focus on adding ...

May 25, 2023

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Celebrating a Milestone: Kenworth Chillicothe Plant Delivers 750,000th Truck to Heartland Express

Heartland Express recently received a special delivery of a Kenworth T680 Signature Edition with a 76-inch-high roof sleeper. The delivery occurred during a ceremony ...

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May 24, 2023

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Penn State University Launches CDL Training Program

Penn State Behrend’s Office of Community and Workforce Programs is now offering a comprehensive Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) training program. The 77-hour ...

May 24, 2023

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Alabama to Build State’s First Renewable Diesel Facility with Soybean Oil

Alabama is making strides towards its first renewable diesel facility in Mobile, leveraging the state’s bountiful soybean harvest to create low-carbon fuel. Not only ...

May 23, 2023

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Issues with Driver Pay Relayed to Compensation Committee

During a recent driver compensation committee meeting, OOIDA Board Members Doug Smith and Bryan Spoon, along with life member Stu Hochfelder, raised concerns about ...

May 23, 2023

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Unlock the Secrets to Success with TCA’s Small Carrier University

Get ready to take your carrier business to the next level with the Truckload Carriers Association’s revolutionary new program, Small Carrier University. Designed specifically ...

May 22, 2023

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XPO Driver Shines at Washington Truck Driving Championships

Robert Dean, a skilled XPO driver, won first place at the Washington Truck Driving Championships in his favorite vehicle category of flatbed. This victory ...

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May 22, 2023

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New Report Reveals Minimal Impact of Hours-of-Service Rule Changes on Crash Rates

A recent report from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) debunks the idea that changes to hours-of-service rules have a big impact on ...

May 22, 2023

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Freight Fraud is Costing the U.S. Shipping Market Millions

Freight fraud is becoming a rampant issue within the trucking industry, with scammers posing as middlemen to steal thousands of dollars in payments for ...

May 19, 2023

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New Alaska Bill Aims to Eliminate One-Year Wait for CDL Applicants

Good news for aspiring commercial drivers in Alaska! The Alaska House of Representatives has unanimously voted to remove the state’s requirement of holding a ...