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February 15, 2021

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Federal COVID-19 HOS waiver extended until end of May

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued yet another extension of an emergency declaration providing regulatory relief for truckers hauling COVID-19 relief ...

February 12, 2021

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Texas town announces new enforcement of 15 year old truck travel ban

A city in Texas only just recently began the enforcement of a long-standing “no commercial trucks’ ordinance, and local truck drivers are worried about ...

February 5, 2021

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Get a closer look at the new Peterbilt 579

This week, Petebilt gave the world a look at the new Model 579, which the company designed to be more aerodynamic and fuel-efficient. On ...

February 3, 2021

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Good Samaritan saves trucker from burning semi

A trucker’s life was saved by a Good Samaritan after his rig caught fire in Florida on Tuesday. The accident happened on February 2nd ...

February 1, 2021

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Be aware of Indiana ‘Bear in the Air’ patrol

This week, the Indiana State Police announced plans to begin a months-long traffic enforcement effort using aircraft. On January 31, the Indiana State Police ...

January 27, 2021

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Pilot debuts trucker inspired burger restaurant

Great food can be hard to come by while out on the road, which is precisely why Trucker Burger, a brand new roadside restaurant ...

January 20, 2021

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Trucker parents name baby after trooper who helped deliver him on an Indiana interstate

An Indiana State Trooper was on hand to help when a truck driver’s wife suddenly went into labor while the two were on the ...

January 18, 2021

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Startling study shows that almost half of all truck drivers are prone to sleep apnea

A recent study found that 49% of commercial motor vehicle drivers could be at risk for obstructive sleep apnea. The new research concluded that ...

January 13, 2021

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Mark your calendars for these 2021 trucking events

This past year many anticipated in-person trucking events scrambled to transition to online platforms and some even outright canceled or postponed due to COVID ...