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Wisconsin is asking truck drivers to share real feedback on the state’s growing truck parking shortage. A new WisDOT survey invites drivers to point out problem areas, suggest improvements, and help guide future parking solutions across the state.

December 9, 2025

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Wisconsin Asks Truck Drivers to Speak Up About Parking Shortages

Truck parking has been tight across Wisconsin for years, and the state now wants to hear directly from the drivers dealing with it every ...

FMCSA has renewed a five-year exemption that allows specialized carriers hauling oversize or overweight loads to skip the 30-minute rest break. Here’s what truck drivers need to know about how this update affects permitted hauls, parking challenges, and day-to-day operations.

December 9, 2025

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FMCSA Extends Break Exemption for Oversize and Overweight Haulers Through 2030

Truckers hauling the big stuff just got some breathing room. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has officially renewed a key exemption that affects ...

A look at the state borders where truck driver pay shows the biggest differences. Understanding these pay gaps helps drivers compare earnings, cost of living, freight demand, and job availability so they can make informed decisions about relocation or new routes.

December 8, 2025

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States Where Truck Driver Pay Beats Neighboring States by the Widest Margin

Truck drivers do not earn the same paycheck everywhere, even when states share a border. In several parts of the country, average truck driver ...

: A Freightliner Cascadia assisted Sierra Space with high-speed runway tow tests for the Dream Chaser spaceplane at Kennedy Space Center. The project validated key landing sequence data and highlighted the role of skilled truck drivers and dependable equipment in advanced aerospace operations.

December 8, 2025

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Freightliner Cascadia Helps Spaceplane Team Move One Step Closer to Orbit

Most drivers haul freight that stays on the ground. A crew at Kennedy Space Center recently hauled something built to leave it. Freightliner Trucks ...

Compare tanker and flatbed driver pay across the Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, and Northeast. Learn which regions pay the most, what endorsements boost income, and how to choose the best freight for your routes.

December 5, 2025

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Highest Paying Freight for Truck Drivers: Tanker Hauls vs Flatbed Loads by Region

Truck drivers earn different wages depending on the type of freight they haul. On average, truckload drivers across the industry make around $76,000 annually, ...

A driver-focused look at FMCSA’s upcoming overhaul of the ELD approval process, what changes may mean on the road, how exemptions like pre-2000 engines are affected, and where OOIDA stands as the agency prepares new vetting steps.

December 5, 2025

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FMCSA Plans Major Shakeup to the ELD Approval Process: What Drivers Need to Know

Truck drivers have dealt with ELD headaches ever since the mandate landed back in 2017, and now the FMCSA says big changes are finally ...

This breakdown shows how job stability varies for truck drivers working as company drivers or owner operators across major freight states such as Texas, California, North Dakota, Washington, and Illinois, highlighting which regions offer steadier work and consistent opportunities.

December 4, 2025

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Differences in Truck Driver Job Stability Between Owner Operators and Company Drivers in Various States

Truck drivers often weigh company jobs against owning their own rigs, with stability at the heart of that choice. Company drivers lean on employer ...

Southeastern Community College and Mt. Pleasant Correctional Facility graduate the first six participants of their CDL program, using simulators and hands-on training to open trucking careers for returning citizens and residents.

December 4, 2025

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Iowa College and State Prison Team Up to Launch CDL Program, First Six Graduates Celebrate Success Southeastern Community College

In an innovative effort to open doors for returning citizens and residents, Southeastern Community College (SCC) has teamed up with the Mt. Pleasant Correctional ...

Knight-Swift driver Michael Porter delivers the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in a Kenworth T680, completing a 3,700-mile journey with 15 community stops. Discover his experience, challenges, and holiday memories from the road.

December 4, 2025

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Knight Swift Driver Hauls the 2025 U S Capitol Christmas Tree in a Kenworth T680

For most truck drivers, there are loads you never forget. For Michael Porter of Knight Swift Transportation, hauling the 2025 U S Capitol Christmas ...

A major recall affecting more than 18,000 International, Mack, and Volvo trucks has been announced by NHTSA. Drivers can review affected models, safety concerns, and repair details to stay informed and keep their equipment compliant.

December 4, 2025

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Massive recall: more than 18,000 International, Mack, and Volvo trucks flagged for safety problems

International Motors International is recalling certain 2023 through 2026 LT and RH models. The problem centers on the auto neutral function, which may not ...