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World Cup traffic restrictions continue to affect truck travel in host cities, with oversize and overweight limits, road closures, and expected delays impacting freight movement.

June 16, 2026

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World Cup Traffic Restrictions Continue to Impact Truck Travel in Host Cities

Truck drivers traveling through World Cup host cities this summer may continue to encounter traffic delays, road closures, and transportation restrictions as matches and ...

Learn how truck drivers can prepare for their first heavy haul load by understanding permits, route planning, escort vehicles, cargo securement, equipment inspections, and trip preparation

June 15, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Can Prepare for Their First Heavy Haul Load

Most drivers can remember a load that made them pay a little more attention than usual. For drivers entering heavy haul work, that moment ...

FMCSA has renewed a five-year exemption that allows specialized carriers hauling oversize or overweight loads to skip the 30-minute rest break. Here’s what truck drivers need to know about how this update affects permitted hauls, parking challenges, and day-to-day operations.

December 9, 2025

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FMCSA Extends Break Exemption for Oversize and Overweight Haulers Through 2030

Truckers hauling the big stuff just got some breathing room. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has officially renewed a key exemption that affects ...

June 23, 2025

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Truck Drivers with Oversize Loads to Retain Rest Break Exemption

Truck drivers transporting oversize or overweight loads will maintain their exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) 30-minute rest break requirement. The ...