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Flatbed drivers rely on 2-inch synthetic webbing straps to secure loads safely and pass DOT inspections. Learn which flatbed straps offer the best strength, weight advantage, and compliance for lumber, steel, and construction freight.

February 2, 2026

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Strongest Flatbed Straps for Guaranteed Securement

Flatbed drivers face constant pressure to secure loads that pass DOT inspections the first time, every time. 2-inch synthetic webbing straps rated at 40,000 ...

FleetForce Truck Driver Training has partnered with San Jacinto College to expand on-campus CDL training in southeast Texas, increasing access to commercial driver education in the greater Houston logistics region.

February 2, 2026

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FleetForce and San Jacinto College Team Up to Grow CDL Training Opportunities in Southeast Texas

A new partnership between FleetForce Truck Driver Training and San Jacinto College aims to make commercial driver training more accessible for residents across southeast ...

FMCSA has opened a public comment period on an ATA request that would allow select motor carriers to continue onboarding under-21 drivers for interstate trucking following the end of the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot program.

February 2, 2026

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FMCSA Opens Public Comment on ATA Request to Continue Under-21 Interstate Driving

Federal regulators are asking for public input on a request that could affect how young truck drivers enter interstate operations after the expiration of ...

Women In Trucking is collecting confidential industry data for the 2026–27 WIT Index, which measures women’s participation in trucking, leadership, and professional driving roles across the transportation sector.

February 2, 2026

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Women In Trucking Requests Industry Data for Updated WIT Index

The Women In Trucking Association is asking transportation companies across the industry to participate in a new data collection effort that will shape the ...

Freight growth and driver demand directly affect trucking job security. Learn how freight volume, employment data, pay trends, and stable freight segments shape long-term opportunities for truck drivers.

January 30, 2026

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How Industry Growth and Driver Demand Shape Job Security

Freight volume and driver demand stay tightly linked in trucking. When the economy needs more goods moved, carriers hire more drivers to handle it. ...

Pilot Travel Centers plans to install Tesla Semi Chargers at select locations along major freight corridors, supporting heavy-duty electric truck charging with the first sites expected to open in summer 2026.

January 30, 2026

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Pilot Plans Tesla Semi Charger Installations at Key Truck Corridors

Pilot Travel Centers LLC is moving forward with plans to support heavy-duty electric trucking by installing Tesla Semi Chargers at select locations across major ...

CarriersEdge has announced the 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For, recognizing trucking companies across North America that stand out for strong driver experiences, consistent operations, and sustainable fleet culture.

January 30, 2026

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CarriersEdge Announces 2026 Best Fleets to Drive for Winners

CarriersEdge has released its list of the 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For, recognizing for-hire trucking companies across North America that continue to deliver ...

ATRI is accepting applications for its 2027–2028 Research Advisory Committee, inviting truck drivers and industry professionals to help shape the research priorities that guide the trucking industry.

January 30, 2026

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ATRI Opens Applications for 2027–2028 Research Advisory Committee

The American Transportation Research Institute is seeking new members for its next Research Advisory Committee term, opening the door for trucking professionals to influence ...

Landoll has donated its 40,000th trailer, a 53 foot Landoll 440 Series traveling axle trailer, to benefit the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum. The milestone trailer will be auctioned to support the museum’s preservation and memorial efforts.

January 29, 2026

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Landoll Marks 40,000th Trailer With Donation Supporting Towing and Recovery History

Landoll has reached a major manufacturing milestone and is using the occasion to give back to an industry partner with deep ties to transportation ...

FMCSA has reinstated the PremierRide Logs electronic logging device to its list of registered and compliant ELDs, allowing truck drivers and carriers to resume using the device amid ongoing changes to the agency’s ELD vetting process.

January 29, 2026

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FMCSA Restores PremierRide Logs ELD to Approved Device List

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has reinstated the PremierRide Logs electronic logging device to its list of registered and compliant ELDs, allowing carriers ...