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September 26, 2022

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Truck tonnage rebounds in August after dip in July

The American Trucking Association tracks the For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, which was seasonally adjusted (SA), to 2.8% in August after a decrease of 1.5% ...

September 23, 2022

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USDOT announces $59M in grant awards to improve safety at highway-railway crossings in four states

The Trucker recently reported that the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a grant worth $59 million to help build ...

September 22, 2022

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What were some of the questions you asked as a rookie?

Being a first-time truck driver can be hard and often intimidating. Drivers ask many common questions when they first start driving. Some of the ...

September 22, 2022

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Arizona is home to autonomous trucking’s ‘revolutionary tech and evolutionary pace’

The combination of weather conditions and traffic patterns in Arizona has made it a key geographical location for testing autonomous tech on the roads ...

September 22, 2022

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TKO Parkinson’s organizes event & programs to help fight the disease

Two organizations based in Louisville, Ky., plan fun and fitness-focused activities to help those fighting Parkinson’s Disease. TKO Flight Club is a foundation that ...

September 22, 2022

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Federal Judge Strikes Down Rhode Island Truck Tolling Plan as Unconstitutional

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation had a truck tolling plan struck down recently by a federal judge who deemed the plan unconstitutional. Transport ...

September 22, 2022

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FMCSA wants input on extending its COVID emergency declaration

The COVID-19 national emergency declaration merit will expire on October 15. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is looking for the public’s perspective to ...

September 22, 2022

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Walmart plans to hire 40,000 workers for holiday season

It’s no secret that companies hire more workers during the holiday season to meet the high demands during this time. Walmart announced it will ...

September 22, 2022

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How to avoid driver burnout

Driving a truck for long hours at a time can be one of the most exhausting jobs ever – having ways to help you ...

September 21, 2022

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Members of Congress and Truck Safety Coalition call for saving CMV safety advances

Washington, D.C. – The Truck Safety Coalition and leaders of Congress called for an immediate reaction to improve truck safety reforms following the release ...