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A breakdown of trucking routes that offer the most home time, comparing local, dedicated, regional, and OTR jobs by schedule, miles, and pay structure.

February 23, 2026

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Best Trucking Routes for Maximum Home Time and Work-Life Balance

Truck drivers chase earnings while craving time with family. Local routes get you home every night. Dedicated regional runs bring you back several nights ...

Western Star expands recall on 47X and 49X trucks after previous battery fix failed. Learn which trucks are affected, signs of the defect, and what drivers need to do to stay safe.

February 23, 2026

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Western Star Expands Recall After Battery Fix Fails to Stop Fire Risk

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is issuing an expanded recall for nearly 27,000 Western Star trucks after reports show that the previous battery repair ...

Truck driving jobs with weekend home time offer consistent 2,200 to 2,500 weekly miles through regional and dedicated routes. Learn which job types deliver reliable Friday or Saturday home time without sacrificing earnings.

February 20, 2026

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Truck Driving Jobs That Get You Home Every Weekend With Strong Weekly Miles

Truck drivers balance family life and solid earnings best through regional dedicated runs. These positions average 2,200 to 2,500 miles weekly while landing you ...

Volvo Trucks starts production of the all-new Volvo VNR regional hauler at its Virginia plant, featuring improved fuel efficiency, advanced safety features, and tighter turning for urban and regional routes.

February 20, 2026

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Volvo Trucks Begins Production of New Regional Hauler at Virginia Plant

Volvo Trucks North America has started production of the all-new Volvo VNR at its New River Valley Plant in Dublin, Virginia. This new regional ...

February 20, 2026

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ATRI’s Top 100 Truck Bottlenecks for 2026 Put Chicago Back on Top

The American Transportation Research Institute has released its 15th annual Top 100 Truck Bottlenecks report, and for drivers who spend their days fighting congestion, ...

Learn how new CDL drivers can build a strong resume with limited experience. Step-by-step guidance on highlighting CDL training, clean records, transferable skills, and landing entry-level truck driving jobs.

February 18, 2026

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How New CDL Drivers Can Build a Strong Resume with Limited Experience

CDL school graduates and brand new drivers can still build a resume that wins interviews, even with very little time behind the wheel. Employers ...

Michigan spring weight restrictions are active as of February 17. Learn which highways are impacted, current axle reductions, permit limitations, and how truck drivers can stay compliant.

February 18, 2026

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Michigan Spring Weight Restrictions Now Enforced Across Southern Lower Peninsula

Truck drivers operating in Michigan today should be aware that seasonal weight limits are officially active. The Michigan Department of Transportation began enforcing spring ...

CVSA’s 2026 International Roadcheck runs May 12 to 14 with a focus on ELD tampering and cargo securement. Here is what truck drivers need to know to prepare and avoid out-of-service violations.

February 18, 2026

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What Truck Drivers Need to Know About International Roadcheck 2026

From May 12 through May 14, enforcement officers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico will conduct the annual three-day inspection campaign known as ...

Five truck gadgets that can lower diesel costs and improve miles per gallon, including GPS route optimizers, trailer side skirts, aero wheel covers, tire inflators, and idle shutdown timers.

February 17, 2026

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5 Truck Gadgets Proven to Cut Fuel Costs and Boost Miles Per Gallon

Truckers who add smart gadgets to their rigs see real fuel savings right away. GPS route planners and aerodynamic add-ons like side skirts deliver ...

FMCSA has removed nine electronic logging devices from its registered list. Truck drivers and fleets have 60 days to switch to compliant ELDs before April 14.

February 17, 2026

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Federal Regulators Drop Nine ELDs From Compliance List, Impacting Motor Carriers

Electronic logging devices are not optional for most carriers running under federal hours of service rules. When a device falls out of compliance, the ...