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A breakdown of U.S. states with the highest CDL driver demand, including Texas, California, and Illinois, plus what drives steady trucking job availability.

April 3, 2026

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Where CDL Driver Demand Is Strongest in the United States

Truck drivers are still a critical part of the freight system across the country. Even though the economy shifts from year to year, certain ...

TDOT selects Cavnue to lead a smart freight corridor pilot on I-40, testing connected freight technology to improve safety, reduce congestion, and support future infrastructure planning.

April 3, 2026

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Tennessee Launches Smart Freight Corridor Pilot on I-40 Between Memphis and Blue Oval City

A major freight route in West Tennessee is about to become a testing ground for new technology that could change how freight moves in ...

Ingrid Brown is named the 2026 Driver of the Year by Women In Trucking, recognizing her 46-year career, safety leadership, and impact across the trucking industry.

April 3, 2026

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Ingrid Brown Earns WIT 2026 Driver of the Year Recognition

Recognition at the national level doesn’t come easy in trucking. It takes years on the road, a reputation for doing things the right way, ...

Springfield, Missouri, hosts the ATHS 2026 National Convention and Truck Show as Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary, featuring hundreds of historic trucks, educational events, and attractions.

April 2, 2026

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Historic Trucks Head to Springfield for Route 66 Centennial Celebration

Springfield, Missouri, is preparing for a major trucking event this summer as Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary. Hundreds of historic trucks will arrive ...

A major wildlife crossing project in Wyoming will impact 30 miles of U.S. 189 with detours, delays, and active construction through 2027. Here’s what drivers need to know.

April 2, 2026

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Wildlife Crossing Work Picks Up Along U.S. 189 in Wyoming

A stretch of U.S. Highway 189 in southwest Wyoming is about to get busier for all the wrong reasons. Construction tied to the Kemmerer ...

: A clear guide to DOT physicals for truck drivers, covering requirements, exam steps, preparation tips, and certification rules to help keep your CDL active and avoid delays.

April 1, 2026

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Truck Drivers’ Guide to DOT Physicals: Requirements, Exam Day Tips, and Certification Rules

For anyone behind the wheel of a commercial truck, DOT physicals come with the territory. Most CDL holders go through this exam every couple ...

FTR will host its 2026 Commercial Vehicle Symposium on April 21 in Indianapolis, focusing on freight trends, capacity planning, and pricing strategies for trucking professionals.

April 1, 2026

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FTR Announces 2026 Commercial Vehicle Symposium for April 21 in Indianapolis

Market conditions are shifting fast, and staying ahead of freight demand, equipment cycles, and rate pressure is getting harder to manage in real time. ...

Freightliner donates three fifth-generation Cascadia trucks to Be Pro, Be Proud, expanding mobile training efforts, and supporting the future trucking workforce.

April 1, 2026

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Freightliner Expands Workforce Training Efforts with Cascadia Donation to Be Pro, Be Proud

A new investment in workforce development is putting more real equipment on the road to introduce the next generation to careers in trucking and ...

Practical strategies local truck drivers can use to reduce yard delays, secure backhauls, and collect detention pay while improving daily efficiency and home time.

March 31, 2026

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Quick Tips Local Truck Drivers Can Use to Skip Long Yard Waits

Nothing frustrates local truck drivers more than idling in crowded yards while the clock ticks away from home time. American Transportation Research Institute data ...