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Cargo theft is evolving as organized crime targets high-value freight. Truck drivers and owner-operators need strategies to protect loads, prevent double brokering, and stay safe on the road.

November 18, 2025

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Cargo Theft Tactics Evolve as Average Haul Value Doubles

Cargo theft is shifting, and truckers need to be sharper than ever. According to the latest CargoNet report, thieves aren’t just stealing more; they ...

FMCSA has revoked the Phoenix ELD from its certified list. Truckers must replace non-compliant devices by December 22 to avoid violations. Learn what steps to take now.

October 28, 2025

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FMCSA Revokes Phoenix ELD Certification

Truckers take note: the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed the Phoenix ELD from its list of certified electronic logging devices. This action ...

October 13, 2025

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Oklahoma Trucker Named TCA Highway Angel After Late Night Rescue on I-44

When the weather turns bad, truck drivers know that quick thinking can make the difference between life and death, not just for themselves, but ...

September 29, 2025

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Truckers Gain Updated Tool to Report Bad Brokers and Rulebreakers

For years, truck drivers have carried the weight of compliance, facing scrutiny over hours-of-service regulations, ELD usage, and numerous other requirements. But what happens ...

August 6, 2025

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North Carolina Trucker Recognized for Assisting Unresponsive Driver in Kentucky

On a regular run through Kuttawa, Kentucky, truck driver Jeanine Reinhad didn’t expect her day to take a turn—but when she came across a ...

August 5, 2025

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Ohio Is Building 1,400 More Long-Term Truck Parking Spots Across the State

Ohio is about to make a big move to ease one of the most frustrating problems drivers face: safe, long-term parking. Governor Mike DeWine recently ...

July 24, 2025

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Tennessee Trucker Honored for Alert Action That Helped Rescue Abducted Woman

When something didn’t feel right, Tennessee-based truck driver Ron Ross trusted his instincts—and ended up playing a key role in saving a young woman’s ...

May 30, 2025

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Trucker Honored as TCA Highway Angel for Heroic Act

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named Kerry Netusil, a truck driver from Hawley, Pennsylvania, as a TCA Highway Angel for his courageous efforts ...

May 15, 2025

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Record Number of Road Travelers Expected This Memorial Day Weekend—What Truck Drivers Should Know

Truck drivers gearing up for shifts over Memorial Day weekend will share highways with millions of travelers as road traffic is expected to reach ...

May 9, 2025

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Get Prepared for CVSA’s International Roadcheck May 13-15

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is gearing up for its annual International Roadcheck, scheduled for May 13-15, 2025. This highly anticipated, continent-wide inspection ...