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Cargo theft is becoming more organized and more sophisticated. Learn practical strategies professional truck drivers can use to reduce risk, protect high-value freight, and stay one step ahead of cargo thieves.

July 6, 2026

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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 of ...

See why Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnel, Donner Pass, Cabbage Hill, Fancy Gap, and Black Mountain remain some of America's most challenging mountain routes for commercial vehicles.

July 2, 2026

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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 drivers ...

Michigan has lifted the final state spring weight restrictions for 2026, allowing normal commercial weight operations to resume on trunkline highways

May 18, 2026

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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 final ...

The American Trucking Associations names 20 elite professional drivers as the 2026 2027 America’s Road Team Captains, highlighting safety leadership, industry advocacy, and millions of miles of safe driving experience.

January 26, 2026

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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 reflect ...

FMCSA plans a new survey to study the truck parking shortage, collecting driver feedback on parking challenges and estimating the benefits of adding new truck parking spaces nationwide. Learn what the survey will cover and how drivers can provide input.

December 3, 2025

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FMCSA Wants Drivers to Weigh In as New Parking Study Moves Forward

Truck drivers across the country already know the parking situation is tight, and the FMCSA is finally taking another step to collect hard data ...

Learn essential winter preparation tips for Minnesota semi-truck drivers, including fuel management, engine care, tires, brakes, and visibility to stay safe and on schedule during harsh winter conditions.

November 14, 2025

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How Minnesota Semi-Truck Drivers Get Ready for Winter

Winter in Minnesota isn’t just cold, it’s a whole other level. As a semi-truck driver, I know first-hand how brutal the roads can get. ...

Tandet Group and veteran driver Joseph Bayards earned top honors at the 2025 ISAAC Awards, celebrating excellence in safety, eco-efficiency, and driver performance across North America’s trucking industry.

November 13, 2025

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Tandet Group and Veteran Driver Recognized with ISAAC Awards

The Tandet Group and longtime driver Joseph Bayards have been honored with major wins at the 2025 ISAAC Client Recognition Awards, presented during the ...

Celebrate the newest inductees into the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame. Learn how Roy Carver, Lewis Semple Clarke, and Joseph Morten shaped trucking history and continue to inspire drivers across the country.

October 28, 2025

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ATHS Inducts Fifth Class into Trucking Hall of Fame

The American Truck Historical Society has spent more than 50 years keeping the story of trucks and trucking alive, honoring the people and innovations ...

September 24, 2025

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ROBINHOOD ELD Delisted from FMCSA Registered Devices

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has officially removed the ROBINHOOD Electronic Logging Device (ELD) from its list of approved devices. According to ...

July 1, 2025

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Fleetworthy Launches Expedited Inspection Service in Nevada

Fleetworthy has officially revealed its groundbreaking Expedited Inspection feature, available exclusively via Drivewyze by Fleetworthy, setting a new standard for the transportation industry. Streamlining ...