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The U.S. Department of Transportation is reopening the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee and inviting truck drivers and motor carriers to apply. Learn what the committee does, why it matters, and how industry voices can help shape future safety policy.

January 26, 2026

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DOT Reopens Safety Committee and Asks Trucking Industry to Take a Seat at the Table

The U.S. Department of Transportation is once again asking truck drivers and motor carriers to step directly into the policy conversation around highway safety. ...

The type of freight truck drivers haul affects physical strain, schedule stability, and long-term career sustainability. Learn how freight mix influences driver longevity and career decisions.

January 2, 2026

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How Freight Mix Affects Career Longevity for Truck Drivers

The type of freight a driver hauls plays a major role in how long they stay in trucking. While pay and home time often ...

The Trucking Cares Foundation reports nearly $100,000 in donations during 2025, supporting truck drivers, disaster relief, veterans, first responders, and community programs.

January 2, 2026

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Trucking Cares Foundation Reports Nearly $100,000 in Giving During 2025

The American Trucking Associations’ Trucking Cares Foundation says it donated nearly $100,000 in 2025, supporting a mix of causes tied to truck driver support, ...

Averitt’s On Tour Logistics has started providing equipment transportation for Kennesaw State University football, expanding its event and athletics logistics work.

January 2, 2026

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Averitt Begins Equipment Transport Partnership with Kennesaw State Football

Averitt has added another athletics program to its growing event and production logistics portfolio. The Cookeville, Tennessee based carrier recently began a partnership with ...

Peterbilt has been named a 2026 Military Friendly Employer, recognizing its commitment to recruiting, developing, and supporting veterans, active-duty service members, and military families.

December 30, 2025

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Peterbilt Earns 2026 Military Friendly Employer Recognition

For veterans and service members transitioning into civilian careers, finding an employer that understands military experience matters. Peterbilt has been recognized as a 2026 ...

Learn how border freight shapes trucking operations in Texas, from port gateways and appointments to scheduling, verification, and daily planning for drivers.

December 29, 2025

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How Border Freight Changes Trucking Operations in Texas

Border freight in Texas is not just another type of load. It operates under different pressures, timelines, and coordination requirements than most domestic freight. ...

The Midwest continues to be a practical starting point for long-haul truck drivers due to its central geography, freight flow, and strong interstate networks. Learn why many OTR careers begin in the Midwest.

December 26, 2025

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Why the Midwest Remains a Launch Point for Long-Haul Truck Drivers

The Midwest has long played a central role in over-the-road trucking, and that role continues today. For drivers entering long-haul work or transitioning from ...

Arizona Highway Patrol conducted a commercial vehicle enforcement detail on I-10 between Benson and Wilcox in honor of a fallen officer. The operation focused on Move Over Law enforcement and commercial vehicle compliance, resulting in multiple citations and inspections affecting truck drivers and carriers.

December 26, 2025

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Arizona Highway Patrol Conducts I-10 Enforcement Detail to Honor Fallen Officer

Arizona law enforcement recently carried out a commercial vehicle enforcement effort along Interstate 10 in southeastern Arizona that carried deeper meaning than a routine ...

Volvo Trucks North America partners with the Center for Pet Safety to complete the first pet safety evaluation of a heavy-duty truck. The new Volvo VNL passes testing designed to protect dogs traveling with truck drivers on long haul routes.

December 26, 2025

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Volvo VNL Earns Industry First Pet Safety Approval for Drivers Traveling with Dogs

Bringing a pet on the road is part of everyday life for many professional drivers. With hundreds of thousands of dogs riding along in ...

House lawmakers have launched the first-ever Congressional Trucking Caucus, bringing bipartisan focus to trucking safety, policy, and the long-term growth of the industry.

December 26, 2025

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Bipartisan Congressional Trucking Caucus Launches with Focus on Safety and Industry Growth

For the first time, trucking now has a dedicated caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. A bipartisan group of lawmakers has formally launched ...