commercial trucking
Texas Trucking Association Honors Drivers, Carriers and Technicians for Safety Excellence
The Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) recognized professional drivers, safety leaders, technicians and motor carriers for their commitment to highway safety during its annual...
TechCelerate Now Updates Website with New Truck Safety Technology Resources
TechCelerate Now (TCN), a government-industry program focused on advanced truck safety technologies, has updated its website with new educational resources, videos, and an...
How Cargo Securement Requirements Change Based on Freight Type
Cargo securement is one of the most important responsibilities a truck driver has before leaving a shipper. While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
How Interstate Closures Affect Freight Beyond the Traffic Backup
An interstate closure doesn't automatically send every truck onto the nearest detour. Before a carrier changes a route, someone has to decide whether...
Texas Opens First Mechanical Runaway Truck Ramp in El Paso
Texas has added a new safety feature for commercial drivers traveling through El Paso with the opening of the state's first mechanical runaway...
Why an 80,000-Pound Truck Can Still Get an Overweight Ticket
Ask most people about truck weight limits, and they'll answer with one number: 80,000 pounds. While that's the maximum gross vehicle weight allowed...
Cargo Theft Prevention Strategies Every Truck Driver Should Know
Cargo thieves are becoming more organized, more patient, and more selective. They're no longer relying solely on cutting trailer seals in the middle...
America’s Most Challenging Mountain Passes for Commercial Vehicles
Mountain passes have always been part of long-haul trucking. Whether crossing the Rockies, the Sierra Nevada, or the Appalachian Mountains, these routes challenge...
Michigan Truck Weight Restrictions Have Now Ended for the 2026 Spring Season
Commercial traffic moving through Michigan no longer requires navigating remaining state seasonal weight limits after the Michigan Department of Transportation officially lifted the...
ATA Introduces the 2026 2027 America’s Road Team Captains
The American Trucking Associations has selected 20 professional drivers to serve as the 2026 2027 America’s Road Team Captains, recognizing individuals whose careers...
