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A Nebraska relief fund is helping truck drivers offset fuel costs while hauling emergency supplies to wildfire-affected areas, supporting both drivers and impacted communities.

March 26, 2026

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Relief Fund Steps In to Support Truckers Hauling Supplies into Nebraska Wildfire Zones

As wildfires continue to impact western Nebraska, the trucking industry is stepping up in a big way. With more than 750,000 acres burned and ...

Grote Industries marks 125 years of advancing truck lighting, wiring, and safety systems, highlighting its long-standing impact on fleets, drivers, and transportation technology.

March 26, 2026

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Grote Industries Marks 125 Years Supporting Trucking Safety and Innovation

In an industry where reliability and safety are nonnegotiable, few names have been part of the journey as long as Grote Industries. The company ...

Volvo Trucks teases a next-generation VNX heavy-haul truck while expanding its platform, connectivity, and safety features. See what this means for drivers and fleets.

March 24, 2026

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Volvo Signals Next Heavy-Haul Truck as Platform Rollout Continues

Volvo Trucks North America used its time at the Technology & Maintenance Council meeting to talk about where its trucks are headed next. Alongside ...

The 2026 Capitol Christmas Tree will travel from Idaho to Washington, D.C. Learn how this annual tradition highlights the trucking industry and the drivers behind the haul.

March 24, 2026

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2026 Capitol Christmas Tree Will Roll Out of Idaho on a Cross-Country Trucking Journey

Every year, one of the most unique loads in trucking hits the road. It’s not freight in the traditional sense, but it draws just ...

Crawford Trucking and Fortigo Freight Services earn top honors in the 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For awards. See what sets these fleets apart and why driver feedback matters.

March 24, 2026

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Crawford Trucking and Fortigo Freight Services Named 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For

Recognition in this industry means something different when it comes from drivers. That’s exactly what makes the 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For awards ...

Flatbed spot rates hit their highest levels since 2022, leading the trucking spot market as demand and volumes climb. Explore the latest trends in flatbed, dry van, and refrigerated freight and what they mean for drivers and fleets.

March 23, 2026

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Flatbed Rates Surge as Spot Market Finds Its Footing

The spot market is showing signs of life again, and if you’re pulling a flatbed, you’re likely feeling it first. Recent data from FTR ...

FMCSA is warning carriers and owner-operators not to sell or lease USDOT and MC numbers outside of legitimate transactions. Learn the risks, potential penalties, and how improper transfers can lead to revoked authority and liability issues in the trucking industry.

March 23, 2026

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FMCSA Issues Warning on USDOT and MC Number Sales: What Drivers Need to Know

If you’ve been approached about selling your USDOT or MC number, federal regulators are making it clear: don’t do it. A recent bulletin from ...

Fleetworthy and HAAS Alert expand their partnership to deliver real-time roadside alerts for stopped trucks and emergency vehicles. Truck drivers gain advanced in-cab warnings that improve safety and help prevent collisions during high-risk roadside moments.

March 19, 2026

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Fleetworthy is expanding its collaboration with HAAS Alert to enhance safety for truck drivers and roadside responders by delivering real-time alerts for stopped commercial ...

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 ...