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Learn what happens behind the scenes when an interstate closes, from dispatch decisions and truck detours to the supply chain effects that continue after traffic begins moving again.

July 22, 2026

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How Interstate Closures Affect Freight Beyond the Traffic Backup

An interstate closure doesn’t automatically send every truck onto the nearest detour. Before a carrier changes a route, someone has to decide whether rerouting ...

Texas has opened its first mechanical runaway truck ramp in El Paso, giving commercial drivers a new emergency escape option on westbound Loop 375 near I-10.

July 22, 2026

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Texas Opens First Mechanical Runaway Truck Ramp in El Paso

Texas has added a new safety feature for commercial drivers traveling through El Paso with the opening of the state’s first mechanical runaway truck ...

Wisconsin State Patrol completed its sixth annual Trooper in a Truck campaign, using semi trucks and buses to identify unsafe driving near commercial vehicles.

July 22, 2026

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Wisconsin Trooper in a Truck Campaign Targeted Unsafe Driving Near Commercial Vehicles

Wisconsin State Patrol troopers rode alongside professional drivers from July 13 through July 17 as part of the state’s sixth annual Trooper in a ...

The EPA is accepting public comments on proposed revisions to its 2027 heavy-duty truck emissions rule, including changes to engine derates, compliance timelines, and emissions-related warranties.

July 21, 2026

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EPA Seeks Public Input on Proposed Changes to 2027 Truck Emissions Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public feedback on proposed revisions to its 2023 heavy-duty truck emissions rule, allowing truck drivers, owner-operators, ...

Landstar recognized its 2025 class of Million Mile Safe Drivers, Roadstar honorees, and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient during the 2026 BCO All-Star Celebration.

July 21, 2026

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Landstar Recognizes Drivers for Reaching Major Safe Driving Milestones

Landstar System recently recognized independent owner-operators for outstanding safety achievements during its 2026 BCO All-Star Celebration in Orlando, Florida, honoring drivers who have accumulated ...

The Truckload Carriers Association has recognized four professional truck drivers with Highway Angel Awards for assisting motorists and passengers during emergencies in Missouri, British Columbia, and Wisconsin.

July 20, 2026

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TCA Honors Four Professional Drivers with Highway Angel Awards

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized four professional truck drivers with its Highway Angel Award after each stepped in to help others during ...

New Hampshire has joined a $7.9 million FMCSA pilot program aimed at improving CDL conviction reporting, strengthening enforcement, and increasing awareness of anti-masking laws.

July 17, 2026

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New Hampshire Selected for FMCSA Pilot Program to Strengthen CDL Enforcement

New Hampshire has been selected to participate in a federally funded pilot program designed to strengthen the enforcement of commercial driver’s license (CDL) regulations ...

Discover how truck driving championships began, how drivers qualify for the National Truck Driving Championships, and how the competition has evolved since 1937.

July 16, 2026

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How Truck Driving Championships Became One of Trucking’s Long-Running Traditions

Every year, professional truck drivers from across the United States earn the opportunity to compete in one of the industry’s most respected events: the ...

Keller Logistics has launched Hope Hits the Highway, a national awareness campaign that trains volunteer truck drivers to carry naloxone while promoting fentanyl education across the country.

July 16, 2026

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Keller Logistics Launches Mobile Fentanyl Awareness Initiative

Keller Logistics Group has unveiled a new wrapped tractor-trailer as part of Hope Hits the Highway, a national awareness campaign focused on fentanyl education ...

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $61.7 million to expand truck parking projects in Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Wyoming, adding new spaces and parking technology.

July 16, 2026

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USDOT Awards $61.7 Million to Expand Truck Parking in Four States

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded more than $61.7 million in grant funding to support truck parking projects in Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, and ...