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Mack and Volvo Recall More Than 4,300 Trucks Over Braking and Component Concerns
More than 4,300 Mack and Volvo trucks are being recalled in three campaigns involving a potential braking problem and exterior components that could...
$426 Million in Highway Funding Targets Freight Delays Across 12 States
New federal grants will support wider highways, improved interchanges, and upgrades along busy truck routes. Truck drivers traveling through some of the country’s...
FMCSA Restores 30-Day Emergency HOS Relief for Qualifying Drivers
A rule effective October 5 gives drivers providing direct assistance during qualifying regional emergencies a longer relief window, replacing the previous 14-day limit....
How Much Does Searching for Truck Parking Really Cost Truck Drivers?
Truck parking takes a financial toll before a driver ever pays for a space. Time left unused on the clock, extra miles spent...
Mobile I-10 Bridge Financing Advances Future Hazmat Route
A federal loan supports a new river crossing and expanded highway capacity, with potential benefits for truck traffic and Port of Mobile access....
Spot Freight Rates Split as Diesel Costs Ease
Dry van and flatbed rates moved higher in late September, while refrigerated freight saw another weekly decline. The latest spot market report shows...
Dry Van Rates Rebound as Reefer Rates Slide and Fuel Costs Stay High The latest spot market update shows mixed results across equipment types, while a decline in diesel prices offers some relief at the pump.
Drivers watching the spot market saw different trends depending on what they haul. For the week ending September 25, dry van and flatbed...
Barron’s Law Would Add CDL English Tests and Tougher Trucking Penalties The newly introduced proposal addresses driver eligibility, carrier accountability, and unauthorized domestic freight movements. It has not become law.
A new federal bill could change how drivers demonstrate English proficiency when obtaining or renewing a commercial driver’s license, while increasing penalties for...
What Your Driving History Looks Like to a New Carrier
When you apply for a new truck driving job, the carrier does not rely on a single report to review your history. Information...
The Multi-State Oversize Load Permit Guide for Truck Drivers
Moving an oversize or overweight load across several states requires more planning than securing permission at the starting point. The federal government establishes...
