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FMCSA announced more than $217 million in grant funding tied to CDL systems, driver training, commercial vehicle safety, and enforcement technology programs.

May 22, 2026

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FMCSA Opens More Than $217 Million in Funding for Safety, CDL Systems, and Driver Training Programs

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced this week that more than $217 million in grant funding is being made available through multiple programs ...

CVSA inspectors conducted more than 4,000 commercial vehicle brake inspections during Brake Safety Day, placing hundreds of trucks out of service for violations.

May 22, 2026

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CVSA Brake Safety Inspections Put Hundreds of Commercial Vehicles Out of Service

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance says inspectors across North America completed more than 4,000 commercial vehicle inspections during this year’s Brake Safety Day enforcement effort, ...

ABF Freight driver Nigel Hunt was recognized as a TCA Highway Angel after helping a motorist involved in a rollover crash near Tehachapi, California.

May 21, 2026

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ABF Freight Driver Honored After Assisting Motorist in Early Morning California Crash

Truckload Carriers Association recently recognized ABF Freight driver Nigel Hunt as a Highway Angel following his response to a rollover crash along Interstate 58 ...

Colorado State Patrol reported more than 2,700 commercial vehicle chain law violations during enforcement operations along Interstate 70 mountain routes.

May 21, 2026

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Colorado State Patrol Reports Thousands of Commercial Vehicle Chain Law Violations Along I-70

Colorado State Patrol says commercial vehicle enforcement teams have issued more than 2,700 citations related to the state’s chain law requirements during the current ...

Ohio Peterbilt announced a July grand opening celebration for its new Etna dealership near Interstate 70 featuring Diesel Brothers stars Heavy D and Diesel Dave.

May 20, 2026

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Ohio Peterbilt Plans July Grand Opening for New Etna Dealership Near Columbus

Ohio Peterbilt is preparing to officially open its new full-service dealership in Etna, Ohio, adding another large truck service location along the Interstate 70 ...

Love’s opened a new Joliet, Illinois travel stop along I-80 with 91 truck parking spaces, fuel bays, showers, and driver services.

May 20, 2026

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New Love’s Travel Stop Opens Along I-80 In Illinois with 91 New Truck Parking Spaces

Truck drivers moving freight through northern Illinois now have another parking option along one of the busiest trucking corridors in the country after Love’s ...

HDA Truck Pride’s 2026 Annual Meeting raised $70,000 for AACF while highlighting aftermarket industry growth, workforce development, and networking initiatives.

May 13, 2026

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HDA Truck Pride Event Raises $70,000 for Industry Hardship Support Program

More than 850 people gathered during HDA Truck Pride’s 2026 Annual Meeting and Giving Rally, an event that focused on networking, business development, and ...

The FBI is warning carriers and brokers about rising cyber-enabled cargo theft schemes involving phishing attacks, fake load postings, and stolen freight.

May 11, 2026

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FBI Warns Carriers About Rising Cyber-Enabled Cargo Theft Schemes

Cargo theft is no longer limited to stolen trailers or fake pickups at shipping yards. Federal investigators say organized cybercriminals are now targeting brokers ...

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. ...