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New York State Police conducted a targeted Thruway enforcement on February 26, inspecting 148 commercial vehicles and taking 49 trucks out of service for safety violations. Troopers issued 535 tickets and made four DWI arrests to keep roadways safe.

March 12, 2026

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New York Thruway Safety Sweep Puts 49 Trucks Out of Service in One Day

The New York State Police’s Troop T carried out a focused enforcement operation along the New York State Thruway on February 26, targeting unsafe ...

March 11, 2026

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Average Weekly Pay Breakdown for Team Truck Driving Positions Versus Solo OTR Roles

Team truck drivers keep freight moving around the clock by alternating shifts with their partner. This approach lets them tackle high-mileage loads that build ...

Mill Creek Motor Freight and Bison Transport earn the 2025 TCA Fleet Safety Awards Grand Prize, recognizing outstanding safety performance among North American trucking fleets.

March 11, 2026

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Mill Creek Motor Freight and Bison Transport Take Top Honors in 2025 TCA Fleet Safety Awards

Two fleets known for maintaining strong safety cultures earned the top recognition during the 2026 annual convention hosted by the Truckload Carriers Association. The ...

Nominations are now open for the CVSA International Driver Excellence Award, recognizing a commercial driver with at least 25 years of crash-free operation and a commitment to safety.

March 11, 2026

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Nominations Open for 2026 International Driver Excellence Award

The trucking industry is once again preparing to recognize one of its safest and most dedicated professionals. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has officially ...

The Nebraska Trucking Association partners with the Truckload Carriers Association to expand access to professional development programs, safety training, and leadership education across Nebraska’s trucking industry.

March 11, 2026

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Nebraska Trucking Association Expands Training Access Through New Partnership with Truckload Carriers Association

A new education initiative in Nebraska is opening up expanded training and leadership development opportunities across the trucking sector. The Nebraska Trucking Association has ...

Learn how experienced flatbed drivers can move into higher-pay specialized freight like oversize, heavy haul, RGN, and step deck loads. Discover the skills, endorsements, and strategies that help drivers qualify for specialized flatbed jobs and increase earning potential.

March 10, 2026

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How Veteran Flatbed Drivers Can Position Themselves for Specialized Flatbed Jobs

Specialized flatbed work is not a side hustle. Oversized, heavy haul, RGN, step deck, steel trains, and construction equipment freight are all higher pay ...

Five drivers receive the 2026 Professional Drivers of the Year award from the Truckload Carriers Association, recognized for safety, leadership, and dedication on the road. Each honoree receives $20,000.

March 10, 2026

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Truckload Carriers Association Names 2026 Professional Drivers of the Year

Five professional drivers were recognized as the 2026 Professional Drivers of the Year by the Truckload Carriers Association during the association’s annual convention in ...

Kenworth introduced the C580 vocational tractor at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026, replacing the C500 with updated cab features, Cummins X15 power, and configurations built for extreme-duty work.

March 10, 2026

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Kenworth Reveals C580 as New Extreme-Duty Platform

At this year’s ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026 in Las Vegas, Kenworth introduced the C580 vocational tractor, positioning it as the successor to the long-running C500. The ...

Learn how OTR reefer drivers can protect temperature-sensitive freight with simple routines, from trailer pre-cool and airflow setup to seal verification and temperature log checks.

March 9, 2026

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How OTR Reefer Drivers Keep Freight Temps Safe with this Simple Guide

OTR reefer drivers know refrigerated freight like produce, meats, dairy, and frozen goods carries zero room for temperature slipups from dock to dropoff. One ...