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Learn how to evaluate maintenance records before buying a used semi truck, including ECM reports, DPF service history, oil analysis, and preventive maintenance records.

August 12, 2026

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Buying a Used Semi? Here’s What Maintenance Records Can Tell You

A clean exterior and a fresh coat of paint can make almost any used truck look appealing, but appearance rarely tells the full story. ...

Compare Love’s and Pilot Flying J locations, parking, maintenance, rewards, showers, and mobile tools to see which truck stop network offers more for drivers.

July 29, 2026

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Love’s vs. Pilot Flying J: Which Truck Stop Chain Offers More for Drivers?

Love’s and Pilot Flying J cover many of the same needs, but the better stop can change depending on the route and what a ...

Learn why cabover trucks fell out of favor in North America and how changing regulations, truck design, and driver expectations reshaped the trucking industry.

July 15, 2026

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Why Cabover Trucks Fell Out of Favor in North America

There was a time when cabover trucks were everywhere. From the 1960s into the early 1980s, they hauled freight across the Interstate Highway System, ...

From the Space Shuttle Endeavour to giant transformers, bridge girders, and wind turbine blades, these remarkable highway shipments showcase the capabilities of specialized trucking.

July 2, 2026

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The Most Unusual Freight Ever Hauled Across U.S. Highways

Most freight moves across America’s highways without attracting much attention. Grocery shipments, building materials, machinery, and consumer goods are part of the daily rhythm ...

Crawford Trucking driver Mike Nelson was named a TCA Highway Angel after helping a stranded family with food and water at a California rest area.

July 2, 2026

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Crawford Trucking Driver Named Highway Angel After Helping Stranded Family

Crawford Trucking driver Mike Nelson has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association after stopping to help a family stranded at ...

Kenny Ziglar II earned Best of Show at the 2026 Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition for the second consecutive year with his 2007 Peterbilt 379, "Scrapin' By."

July 2, 2026

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Kenny Ziglar II Repeats as Shell Rotella SuperRigs Best of Show Winner

Winning Shell Rotella SuperRigs once is an accomplishment. Doing it twice with the same truck is something few competitors can claim. That is exactly ...