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FMCSA is recruiting 18 professional truck drivers to pre-test new Hours-of-Service pilot programs, including Flexible Sleeper Berth and Split Duty Period options. Drivers can help shape safer, more flexible OTR rules while participating in a six-week study with VTTI.

March 6, 2026

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FMCSA Recruiting 18 Drivers for Hours-of-Service Pilot Testing

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is looking for 18 professional drivers to participate in a six-week pre-test of two new Hours-of-Service (HOS) ...

Daimler Truck North America launches a factory installed 360 degree exterior camera system for Freightliner and Western Star vocational and medium duty trucks, improving visibility, safety, and upfit efficiency in demanding jobsite environments.

March 3, 2026

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Daimler Truck Rolls Out Factory 360-Degree Camera Coverage for Work-Focused Trucks

Working trucks spend their days in places where visibility matters most. Tight jobsites, crowded yards, roadside work zones, and active construction areas leave little ...

CarriersEdge releases the 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For, highlighting trucking companies that maintained strong driver-focused cultures despite ongoing industry pressures, operational challenges, and workforce demands.

February 27, 2026

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CarriersEdge Releases 2026 Best Fleets to Drive for as Industry Pressures Continue

Even with tight margins, rising costs, and ongoing operational strain, some fleets continue to prove that driver-focused workplaces are not only possible but sustainable. ...

February 20, 2026

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ATRI’s Top 100 Truck Bottlenecks for 2026 Put Chicago Back on Top

The American Transportation Research Institute has released its 15th annual Top 100 Truck Bottlenecks report, and for drivers who spend their days fighting congestion, ...

Truck Parking Club has reached 4,000 locations nationwide, expanding access to more than 66,000 reservable truck parking spaces as drivers and fleets look for safer, more reliable parking options across the U.S.

February 9, 2026

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Truck Parking Club Expands to 4,000 Locations Across the U.S.

Finding safe, legal truck parking continues to be one of the most daily challenges drivers face on the road. Truck Parking Club says it ...

FMCSA warns truck drivers and motor carriers about a new aggressive phishing scam using fake DOT and FMCSA emails to steal sensitive information. Learn how to spot and report it.

February 5, 2026

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FMCSA Issues Alert Over New Phishing Scam Targeting Trucking Companies

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is warning truck drivers, owner operators, and motor carriers about a sharp rise in scam emails designed to ...

The Truckload Carriers Association names the 2025 Highway Angels of the Year, honoring three professional truck drivers for life-saving actions, roadside leadership, and courage during real-world emergencies.

February 5, 2026

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TCA Names 2025 Highway Angels of the Year

The Truckload Carriers Association has named three professional drivers as its 2025 Highway Angels of the Year, recognizing actions taken on the road that ...

WWEX Group announces its 2026 Carrier Awards, recognizing top carrier partners for reliability, performance, and collaboration across its nationwide shipping network.

February 5, 2026

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WWEX Group Recognizes Top Carrier Partners With 2026 Carrier Awards

WWEX Group has announced the recipients of its 2026 Carrier Awards, recognizing carrier partners whose performance and reliability support freight movement across its nationwide ...

ParkPro has launched a new voting feature that allows truck drivers to identify where truck parking is needed most. The free tool lets drivers request faster access to underutilized parking locations, helping reduce unsafe parking, lost time, and delivery delays while long-term solutions are still being developed.

January 27, 2026

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New ParkPro Tool Lets Truck Drivers Weigh In on Where Parking Is Needed Most

Truck parking shortages continue to affect how drivers manage their hours, safety, and pay. ParkPro, a national provider of commercial truck parking solutions, has ...

Women In Trucking has opened nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award. Learn who can be nominated, key deadlines, and when the winner will be recognized.

January 26, 2026

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WIT Opens Nominations for 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award

The Women In Trucking Association has opened nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award. WIT announced the call for nominees as the ...