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May 20, 2025

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Diesel Prices Hit Record Low for 2025

Diesel prices have reached their lowest levels of the year, based on the latest data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). National and Regional ...

April 7, 2025

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New CVSA Out-of-Service Criteria Now in Effect

The 2025 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) are officially in place. These latest updates replace all previous ...

Truck drivers on I-44/Turner Turnpike in Oklahoma will face temporary parking closures at Stroud Service Plaza until early 2026 due to reconstruction. Meanwhile, major lane reductions on the I-24 bridge between Kentucky and Illinois will impact truck traffic. Stay informed on road updates and plan ahead.

March 5, 2025

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Stroud Service Plaza Truck Parking Closure on Turner Turnpike

Truck drivers using the westbound lanes of I-44/Turner Turnpike in Oklahoma will soon face reduced parking options. The Stroud service area at Exit 179 ...

The NHTSA has issued recalls for several big rig models, including Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, Volvo, and Hino, due to critical safety concerns. Find out if your truck is affected and what steps to take next.

February 12, 2025

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NHTSA Announces Recalls on Several Big Rig Models

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued recall notices for various big rig models, impacting brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, Mercedes-Benz, ...

Two Missouri rest areas near Boonville on I-70 are temporarily closing for renovations, with truck parking remaining open. Updates will improve accessibility, ADA compliance, and visitor comfort, expected to complete by spring 2026.

January 24, 2025

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Two Missouri Rest Areas Temporarily Closing for Renovations; Truck Parking Remains Available

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has confirmed that two Interstate 70 rest areas near Boonville, located at mile marker 104 in Cooper County, ...

vehicle fire on highway lisa haner, highway angel assists in michigan vehicle fire

October 2, 2024

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Michigan Trucker Honored as Highway Angel for Heroic Actions at Vehicle Fire Scene

On the morning of August 27, 2024, in Summit Township, Michigan, truck driver Lisa Haner encountered a dangerous situation on Highway 31. A quick-thinking ...