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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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Last Chance for Early Entry as Mack Trucks Expands 2027 Calendar Contest Categories
Truck owners running Mack Trucks equipment still have a narrow window to get ahead in this year’s calendar contest, with the early entry...
Over 400 Orange EV Trucks Recalled for Safety Issues
More than 400 electric yard trucks are now part of a safety recall that could affect daily operations in yards, distribution centers, and...
