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Learn how truck drivers in the Gulf Coast can stay safe and legal during coastal storms and flooding with route planning, weather checks, and defensive driving strategies.

March 27, 2026

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How truckers in the Gulf Coast can handle coastal storms and flooded routes

Coastal storms along the Gulf Coast are part of the job for a lot of truckers, but they are not just another rainy day. ...

FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs highlights challenges in the CDL training provider registry, stressing the need for proper driver training, professional standards, and removing bad actors from the system.

March 19, 2026

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FMCSA’s Barrs Eyes Major Updates to CDL Training Provider Registry

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is considering major updates to improve CDL training standards across the trucking industry. Administrator Derek Barrs spoke about ...

Mack Trucks brings its Protect safety system to MD Series medium-duty trucks, offering radar, cameras, and collision-avoidance technology. Drivers benefit from forward- and side-looking pedestrian detection, lane departure alerts, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot support for safer highway and city driving.

March 18, 2026

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Mack Trucks Brings Protect Safety System to MD Series for Medium-Duty Drivers

Mack Trucks is now offering its Protect safety system to MD Series trucks, extending the same collision-avoidance technology first introduced on the heavy-duty Pioneer ...

The ATA Women In Motion Council is urging Congress to increase truck parking nationwide. Expanding safe, secure parking supports women drivers, reduces lost wages, and improves safety for all professional truckers.

March 16, 2026

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Women In Motion Urges Congress to Expand Truck Parking

The American Trucking Associations Women In Motion Council is calling on Congress to make truck parking a priority in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization. ...

All truckers and bus drivers will now be required to take CDL exams in English. Learn how this nationwide rule affects new license applicants and supports safer roads for professional drivers.

February 25, 2026

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All Truckers and Bus Drivers Will Now Take CDL Tests in English

Starting this year, every truck and bus driver seeking a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in the United States will be required to take the ...

Truck safety is more than compliance. Learn how trucking leaders are pushing a culture of care that protects drivers, improves well-being, and strengthens highway safety.

February 25, 2026

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Safety First for Truck Drivers: How WIT and NSC Are Driving a Culture of Care

Safety in trucking goes far beyond compliance. It is about protecting every professional truck driver, their families, and the people on the road. A ...

The third Jason’s Law truck parking survey is underway. Learn why driver participation is critical to funding decisions, parking expansion, and future safety planning.

January 21, 2026

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Jason’s Law Survey 3.0 Is Open, and Truck Drivers Need to Speak Up

Truck parking has been studied, discussed, and debated for years; yet, the day-to-day reality for drivers has not changed quickly enough. The third version ...

California Highway Patrol warns truck drivers to double-check GPS routes after a tractor-trailer became stuck on a narrow gravel road in Placer County, highlighting the risks of relying solely on navigation apps.

January 13, 2026

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CHP Warns Drivers to Double Check GPS After Truck Gets Stuck on Placer County Road

The California Highway Patrol is reminding truck drivers to verify GPS routes after a tractor-trailer became stuck on a narrow gravel road in Placer ...

A Warren Transport truck driver has been recognized with a TCA Highway Angel Award after stopping a vehicle fire in Dallas. Learn how quick action and the right equipment prevented a dangerous situation.

January 8, 2026

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Warren Transport Driver Recognized for Stopping a Car Fire in Dallas

Quick thinking and the right equipment can make all the difference on the road. That reality was on full display when a professional truck ...

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 ...