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An Ohio truck driver was awarded the Carnegie Medal after rescuing a high school student from a burning bus following a deadly Interstate 70 crash. Learn what happened and why the honor matters to truck drivers.

December 22, 2025

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Ohio Truck Driver Awarded Carnegie Medal for Life Saving Rescue After Interstate Crash

Acts of heroism on the highway often happen without warning, and they rarely come with recognition. In one case from Ohio, a truck driver’s ...

Ryder expands in South Atlanta with a new full-service truck rental and maintenance facility in McDonough, Georgia, improving service access for drivers running I-75 and regional freight lanes.

December 19, 2025

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Ryder Opens New South Atlanta Facility, Bringing More Maintenance Access for Working Drivers

Drivers running freight through Georgia will soon have another dependable place to get their trucks serviced and rentals handled, all without leaving the I-75 ...

NTTC announces eight finalists for the 2025–2026 Driver of the Year Champion award, recognizing tank truck drivers for safety, professionalism, and leadership across the industry.

December 15, 2025

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Tank Truck Drivers Recognized as NTTC Announces Eight Finalists for 2025–2026 Driver of the Year Champion

Every driver knows how demanding tank work can be. From product handling to constant safety checks, it’s a job that requires discipline, patience, and ...

FMCSA has pulled three ELDs from its approved list, giving carriers until February 7 to replace them. Learn which devices were revoked, why they were removed, and what drivers must do to stay compliant.

December 12, 2025

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FMCSA Removes Three More ELDs From Approved List

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed three additional electronic logging devices from its approved list. Carriers now have a limited window to ...

Epika Fleet Services partners with Accelerated Fleet Services to expand maintenance support for truck drivers in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston with stronger mobile and in-shop repair coverage.

December 9, 2025

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Epika Fleet Services Adds New Texas Partner to Strengthen Support for Working Trucks

Truck drivers who run freight through Texas will soon see stronger maintenance support on the road. Epika Fleet Services is expanding its network by ...

December 5, 2025

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Relay Payments and TA Team Up to Bring Drivers a Zero Fraud Fueling Option

Fuel card headaches are nothing new for truck drivers. Skimmers at the pump, suspicious charges, and long waits on the phone to fix them ...

A driver-focused look at FMCSA’s upcoming overhaul of the ELD approval process, what changes may mean on the road, how exemptions like pre-2000 engines are affected, and where OOIDA stands as the agency prepares new vetting steps.

December 5, 2025

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FMCSA Plans Major Shakeup to the ELD Approval Process: What Drivers Need to Know

Truck drivers have dealt with ELD headaches ever since the mandate landed back in 2017, and now the FMCSA says big changes are finally ...

A major recall affecting more than 18,000 International, Mack, and Volvo trucks has been announced by NHTSA. Drivers can review affected models, safety concerns, and repair details to stay informed and keep their equipment compliant.

December 4, 2025

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Massive recall: more than 18,000 International, Mack, and Volvo trucks flagged for safety problems

International Motors International is recalling certain 2023 through 2026 LT and RH models. The problem centers on the auto neutral function, which may not ...

Seven FedEx drivers in Indiana earned the Master Truck Driver certification from the IMTA, a prestigious recognition for safety, professionalism, and dedication in trucking. Only 2% of CDL holders nationwide achieve this milestone.

December 1, 2025

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FedEx Drivers Earn Indiana’s Master Truck Driver Certification

A group of FedEx drivers just hit one of the biggest career milestones a professional driver can reach. Several Indiana-based FedEx drivers were honored ...