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Oklahoma DOT honors winners of the 2026 Keep Our Land Grand art contest, promoting cleaner highways and safer road conditions.

April 29, 2026

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Oklahoma DOT Student Art Contest Highlights Effort to Keep Highways Clear

Cleaner highways reduce debris risks, protect equipment, and improve overall driving conditions, and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is reinforcing that message through its ...

U.S. traffic fatalities dropped nearly 7 percent in 2025 despite increased travel, with enforcement and safety efforts cited as key factors.

April 13, 2026

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Highway Safety Improves as Fatal Crash Numbers Drop Across the U.S.

There has been a noticeable shift in national traffic safety data, with early estimates pointing to a drop in fatalities during 2025. The National ...

The Truckload Carriers Association names the 2025 Highway Angels of the Year, honoring three professional truck drivers for life-saving actions, roadside leadership, and courage during real-world emergencies.

February 5, 2026

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TCA Names 2025 Highway Angels of the Year

The Truckload Carriers Association has named three professional drivers as its 2025 Highway Angels of the Year, recognizing actions taken on the road that ...

The Federal Highway Administration is conducting a truck parking survey and is seeking input from truck drivers and motor carriers on parking availability and rest facilities.

January 19, 2026

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FHWA Seeks Driver and Carrier Input on Truck Parking Availability

Finding safe and available truck parking remains a daily challenge across many freight corridors, and a federal agency is now asking drivers and carriers ...

Maine State Police have launched a targeted enforcement effort focused on passenger vehicle violations around commercial trucks. The initiative aims to reduce crashes by addressing unsafe driving behaviors that put truck drivers at risk.

January 7, 2026

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Maine State Police Shift Focus to Passenger Vehicle Behavior Around Trucks

Truck drivers have long raised concerns about the operation of passenger vehicles around large trucks. From riding in blind spots to cutting off tractors ...

The Truckload Carriers Association recognizes four professional drivers as Highway Angels for heroic actions on the road. Their stories highlight courage, quick thinking, and the impact truck drivers have beyond the wheel.

January 5, 2026

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Highway Heroes in Action: TCA Highway Angels Make a Difference on the Road

Acts of courage and compassion often happen quietly on America’s highways. When they do, the Truckload Carriers Association recognizes those moments through its Highway ...

Truck drivers are encouraged to attend the Midwest Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit in Kansas City on December 16 and 17. Learn about the sessions, speakers, and registration details for this free event.

December 12, 2025

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Truck Drivers Encouraged to Attend Kansas City Safety Summit This December

Truck drivers spend more time on the road than anyone, which makes their voice essential when decisions about highway safety are being made. Later ...

Professional truck drivers recognized as TCA Highway Angels for life-saving actions on the road. Read their stories and nominate a driver at highwayangel.org.

November 21, 2025

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Honoring Highway Angels Who Stepped Up When It Mattered Most

Every driver knows the highway can turn dangerous in an instant. In moments like that, the people behind the wheel often become the first ...

Indiana adds 78 new truck parking spaces at the Clear Creek welcome center on I-70, part of a $600 million plan to double truck parking statewide. Updates benefit drivers navigating busy freight corridors.

November 14, 2025

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Indiana Adds More Truck Parking Along I-70 to Meet Growing Freight Demand

Truck drivers traveling along Interstate 70 will soon find more safe parking options, thanks to the recent completion of the Clear Creek welcome center ...

The American Trucking Associations has named 31 finalists for the 2026-2027 America’s Road Team. These professional drivers are recognized for outstanding safety records, industry expertise, and dedication to representing the trucking profession.

November 7, 2025

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ATA Names 2026-2027 America’s Road Team Finalists: 31 Drivers Representing the Best in Trucking

The American Trucking Associations has announced the 31 professional drivers who are finalists for the 2026-2027 America’s Road Team, the organization’s prestigious program highlighting ...