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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, ...

FTR opens registration for its 2026 Transportation Conference in Indianapolis, focusing on freight trends, equipment outlooks, and market forecasting.

April 14, 2026

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FTR Opens Registration for 2026 Transportation Conference in Indianapolis

Planning for the second half of the year is already underway as Freight Transportation Research opens early registration for its 2026 Transportation Conference. The ...

FMCSA seeks driver input for a new truck parking study as federal efforts continue to address ongoing nationwide parking shortages.

April 14, 2026

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Federal Push to Address Truck Parking Shortage Turns to Driver Input

The truck parking shortage continues to drag on across the country, and federal agencies are now looking directly to drivers for answers. While funding ...

Western Star expands its 2026 Star Nation Experience with new competitions and dealer participation to highlight driver skill and promote trucking careers.

April 10, 2026

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Western Star Expands Star Nation Experience to Spotlight Skill and Bring New Attention to Trucking Careers

As the industry continues to deal with a shortage of qualified drivers, one manufacturer is putting more focus on the people behind the wheel. ...

FMCSA has removed the HERO ELD from its registered device list for failing to meet requirements. Carriers have 60 days to replace it and return to compliant logging methods.

April 8, 2026

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FMCSA Pulls HERO ELD From Approved Device List

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed another electronic logging device from its list of registered units, tightening oversight on equipment used to ...

Ingrid Brown is named the 2026 Driver of the Year by Women In Trucking, recognizing her 46-year career, safety leadership, and impact across the trucking industry.

April 3, 2026

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Ingrid Brown Earns WIT 2026 Driver of the Year Recognition

Recognition at the national level doesn’t come easy in trucking. It takes years on the road, a reputation for doing things the right way, ...

Truckstop.com relaunches its podcast as Behind the Freight, delivering real-world insights on rates, fraud, compliance, and daily operations for truck drivers, carriers, and freight professionals.

March 31, 2026

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Truckstop.com Relaunches Freight Podcast as Behind the Freight

Truckstop.com is giving its freight podcast a fresh start. Formerly known as Freight Nation, the series has been rebranded as Behind the Freight, reflecting ...