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U.S. Job Openings Ease as Hiring and Layoffs Remain Steady August labor data points to a relatively stable job market, while declining consumer confidence suggests growing concern about what comes next.
U.S. employers had fewer open positions in August, but the latest federal data did not show a significant shift in hiring or layoffs....
Trucking Safety Reforms Gain Ground as Industry Pushes for Lasting Change Stronger oversight of driver training, carrier operations, and electronic logs is part of a broader effort to protect professional drivers and improve accountability.
For professional truck drivers, fair competition depends on consistent standards. Training, licensing, equipment, and safety records all matter when drivers and carriers are...
FMCSA Paper Medical Card Exemption Ends October 11
Truck drivers with a CDL or commercial learner’s permit have been able to use a paper Medical Examiner’s Certificate as a temporary backup...
FMCSA to Review Drug-Related Out-of-Service Rules for Truck Drivers
A petition from commercial vehicle inspectors calls for clearer rules when a driver continues operating after a drug-related out-of-service order. The Federal Motor...
Freight Rates Are Rising, but a Demand Recovery Remains Unclear
August data shows a tighter trucking market even as measures of freight activity send mixed signals. Freight rates and shipping volumes did not...
The CDL Transfer Guide for Truck Drivers Moving to a New State
Moving to another state means transferring your commercial driver’s license along with your residency. Federal rules give commercial drivers no more than 30...
More Than Fuel Points: A Closer Look at Truck Stop Rewards
Truck stop loyalty programs have changed considerably in 2026. Love’s expanded the ways professional drivers can earn points, while TA/Petro moved its longtime...
Five Veteran Drivers Named Finalists for 2026 Transition Trucking Award
Five military veterans who transitioned into trucking careers were named finalists for the 2026 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award, marking the largest...
Wreaths Across America Seeks Carriers and Drivers for 2026 Honor Fleet
Wreaths Across America is calling on trucking companies and professional drivers to help transport sponsored veterans’ wreaths ahead of National Wreaths Across America...
Parked for the Night? These Simple Security Checks Can Help Protect Your Truck and Cargo
Cargo theft doesn't only happen at distribution centers or warehouse yards. According to the FBI, thefts frequently occur at truck stops, parking lots,...
