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FMCSA removes 5 ELDs from its approved list. Truck drivers using Ontime Logs PT, Green Light, Sahara, US FAST, or ELDWISE must switch to compliant devices by January 20, 2026.

November 25, 2025

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FMCSA Pulls 5 ELDs from Approved Device List: What Truckers Need to Know

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced on November 20 that five electronic logging devices (ELDs) have been removed from the agency’s list ...

OOIDA praises DOT for improving the complaint system for truck drivers, but urges further updates. Learn what changes have been made to the NCCDB and what OOIDA wants next.

November 6, 2025

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OOIDA Responds to DOT Updates: Complaint System Improved but Still Needs Work

The U.S. Department of Transportation is making strides to improve its complaint system for truck drivers, but industry advocates say there is still more ...

September 3, 2025

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Bay City Rest Area on I-75 Closed Until May 2026 for Major Upgrades

Truck drivers on southbound Interstate 75 in Bay County, Michigan, should be aware that the Bay City Rest Area is closed for reconstruction and ...

August 29, 2025

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TDOT Suspends Lane Closures Over Labor Day Weekend

If your route takes you through Tennessee over Labor Day weekend, here’s welcome news from the Tennessee Department of Transportation. In keeping with custom, ...

June 6, 2025

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Trucker Receives TCA Highway Angel Recognition for Alerting Driver to Danger

Stan Combs, a truck driver from Lexington, N.C., has been recognized by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) as a Highway Angel for his quick ...

May 28, 2025

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RadioNemo Shifts Gears to a New Digital Destination

For over two decades, truckers tuning into satellite radio have relied on Dave Nemo’s iconic morning show on the Road Dog channel. Starting June ...

May 27, 2025

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Trucker’s Quick Pit Stop Turns Into $120K Jackpot Win

An Alabama truck driver is set to fulfill a long-awaited dream of purchasing a new house after striking it big in the North Carolina ...

April 28, 2025

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Indiana State Police Discover 126 Violations in Targeted Enforcement Campaign

The Indiana State Police’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) recently conducted a specialized enforcement operation targeting U.S. 30. The effort spanned the route from ...

April 24, 2025

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Flooding Emergency Declaration Extended in Kentucky

The state of Kentucky has officially extended its flooding emergency declaration until May 2, 2025, as recovery efforts continue following unprecedented rainfall. Many roads ...

March 20, 2025

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Three Outstanding Truck Drivers Honored with TCA’s Highway Angel of the Year Awards

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has awarded its prestigious 2024 Highway Angels of the Year honors to three remarkable professional truck drivers. Jason Corino ...