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TCA’s 2026 Refrigerated Meeting in Nashville will focus on fraud risk, AI strategy, equipment decisions, detention, and operational challenges for refrigerated carriers.

May 8, 2026

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Refrigerated Carriers Confront Cost, Risk, and Technology Gaps Ahead of TCA’s Nashville Meeting

Tighter margins, higher equipment costs, evolving regulations, and increasing cargo risk are all hitting refrigerated carriers at once. Those pressures are shaping the focus ...

Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund awards $130K to Truckers Against Trafficking as part of a $1.13M grant round supporting safety and workforce initiatives.

May 6, 2026

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Bridgestone Grant Sends $130K to Truckers Against Trafficking as Part of $1.13M Funding Round.

Truck drivers and carriers are seeing continued investment in anti-trafficking efforts, with new funding directed toward programs that rely on driver awareness and reporting. ...

FMCSA is preparing to roll out the Motus registration system. Learn what the changes mean for identity verification, USDOT updates, and motor carrier registration.

May 4, 2026

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FMCSA Plans Motus Rollout for Motor Carrier Registration Changes

Motor carrier registration is moving into a new system as federal regulators prepare to replace existing tools with Motus. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety ...

Western Star expands its 2026 Star Nation Experience with new competition formats and a focus on driver skill to strengthen recruitment and industry engagement.

May 1, 2026

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Western Star Expands Star Nation to Spotlight Driver Skill and Industry Pride

Western Star Trucks is expanding its Star Nation Experience for 2026, adding a head-to-head operator competition, increasing dealer involvement, and continuing its focus on ...

FMCSA strengthens identity verification in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to improve accuracy, prevent fraud, and protect driver records.

April 30, 2026

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FMCSA Tightens Identity Verification in Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is adding stronger identity verification requirements to its Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, a system used to track violations ...

Kansas names six Road Team Captains to represent truck drivers through 2028, highlighting safety records, experience, and long-term consistency.

April 30, 2026

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Kansas Names Six Road Team Captains to Represent Drivers Through 2028

The Kansas Motor Carriers Association has named six Road Team Captains for 2026 to 2028, bringing the program back to a full roster for ...

Iowa 80 Trucking Museum is expanding with 25,000 more square feet of space and new historic trucks for drivers to see.

April 24, 2026

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Iowa 80 Trucking Museum Expansion Adds More Space and New Historic Trucks

The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum in Walcott, Iowa, is expanding with a 25,000 square foot addition, bringing total exhibit space to 121,000 square feet. ...

ATA is accepting nominations for the 2026 Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award, with submissions due by July 31.

April 21, 2026

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ATA Opens Nominations for 2026 Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award, recognizing individuals and organizations that promote a positive image of the ...

TravelCenters of America honors two drivers with the 2026 Citizen Driver award, recognizing millions of safe miles, mentorship, and leadership across the trucking industry.

April 15, 2026

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TA Honors Two Drivers for Safety, Mentorship, and Long Haul Leadership

TravelCenters of America (TA) has named two professional drivers as 2026 Citizen Driver award winners during the Mid-America Trucking Show. The annual award recognizes ...

Kenworth revives its iconic TourAmerica paint scheme on select models, tying the limited edition design to the Freedom 250 initiative and a nationwide mobile museum tour.

April 15, 2026

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Kenworth TourAmerica Paint Scheme Returns: Where It’s Available and What It Means for 2026

Kenworth has reintroduced its TourAmerica paint scheme as a limited edition option for select 2026 truck models, available on sleeper configurations of the T680, ...