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December 10, 2025

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Trucking Cares Foundation Steps Up With $15,000 Donation to Support Drivers Facing Hard Times

Life on the road is tough enough, but when a driver gets sidelined by an injury or illness, the stress can hit fast. The ...

The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund continues its partnership with Wreaths Across America to honor veterans on National Wreaths Across America Day. Learn how truck drivers and industry supporters can sponsor wreaths, volunteer, and participate in this nationwide tradition of remembrance while supporting SCF’s health and wellness programs for drivers.

December 10, 2025

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St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Teams Up with Wreaths Across America to Honor Veterans

The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is continuing its longstanding collaboration with Wreaths Across America (WAA) in support of National Wreaths Across America ...

December 10, 2025

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OOIDA Research Highlights Challenges and Realities for Owner-Operators

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) continues to champion the needs of small-business truckers and professional drivers through advocacy, education, and research. For many ...

Epika Fleet Services partners with Accelerated Fleet Services to expand maintenance support for truck drivers in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston with stronger mobile and in-shop repair coverage.

December 9, 2025

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Epika Fleet Services Adds New Texas Partner to Strengthen Support for Working Trucks

Truck drivers who run freight through Texas will soon see stronger maintenance support on the road. Epika Fleet Services is expanding its network by ...

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, ...