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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
