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Learn what can place a truck driver out of service during a roadside inspection, including hours-of-service problems, CDL issues, medical certification, drug and alcohol violations, and vehicle defects.

June 10, 2026

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What Can Place a Truck Driver Out of Service During a Roadside Inspection

An out-of-service order can stop a trip on the spot. Sometimes the problem is tied to the driver. Sometimes it is tied to the ...

FMCSA has issued a temporary fertilizer transportation waiver affecting 36 states through Aug. 26 as federal agencies respond to supply challenges.

June 3, 2026

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FMCSA Temporarily Eases Regulations for Fertilizer Shipments In 36 States

Many federal trucking waivers are issued after hurricanes, floods, or other natural disasters. This one stems from a different challenge. The Federal Motor Carrier ...

FMCSA removed 12 more ELDs from its registered device list. Truck drivers and carriers using the revoked devices have until July 20 to switch to compliant systems.

May 25, 2026

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FMCSA Removes 12 More ELDs From Approved Device List

Truck drivers and carriers using 12 electronic logging devices recently removed from FMCSA’s registered list have until July 20 to switch to compliant systems ...

FMCSA revoked three more ELDs from the approved registry, giving truck drivers and carriers until July 7 to switch to compliant logging devices.

May 13, 2026

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Truck Drivers Using These ELDs Have Until July 7 To Replace Them

Three more electronic logging devices have been removed from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s approved ELD registry, leaving affected truck drivers and carriers ...

FMCSA seeks driver input for a new truck parking study as federal efforts continue to address ongoing nationwide parking shortages.

April 14, 2026

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Federal Push to Address Truck Parking Shortage Turns to Driver Input

The truck parking shortage continues to drag on across the country, and federal agencies are now looking directly to drivers for answers. While funding ...

Learn how tanker drivers can maximize weekly miles with smarter Hours of Service planning. Discover proven strategies to increase utilization, stay FMCSA compliant, and boost earnings in CDL tanker jobs.

March 19, 2026

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How You Can Maximize Weekly Tanker Miles Through Smart HOS Planning

Tanker truck drivers already know how every single mile adds up to their weekly paycheck. You deal with liquid surge, terminal delays, and tight ...

New data from Trucker Path and Geotab shows where truck parking demand is highest, how long drivers search for parking, and how technology is guiding future parking expansion.

February 25, 2026

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Technology Is Pinpointing Where Truck Parking Is Needed Most

Every driver knows the reality. You can plan your clock perfectly and still burn time hunting for a safe place to shut down. Even ...

nternational Roadcheck 2026 runs May 12 to 14 and targets ELD tampering and cargo securement. Here is what truck drivers can expect during CVSA inspections and how to stay compliant.

February 23, 2026

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International Roadcheck 2026 Puts the Spotlight on ELD Tampering and Cargo Securement

Truck drivers across North America should expect extra attention this spring as inspectors roll out for International Roadcheck 2026, a 72-hour enforcement effort focused ...

February 20, 2026

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Aurora Validates 1,000-Mile Driverless Truck Route from Fort Worth to Phoenix

Aurora Innovation is making waves in autonomous trucking by validating a 1,000-mile driverless route that goes beyond federal hours-of-service (HOS) limits. The company also ...

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 ...