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Learn what Technician Appreciation Week 2026 means for truck drivers and how technicians support safety, compliance, and uptime.

April 20, 2026

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What Technician Appreciation Week Means for Truck Drivers in 2026

National Technician Appreciation Week is set for June 14 through 20, 2026, recognizing the professionals responsible for keeping trucks safe, operational, and ready for ...

Wawa opens a new travel center in Lima, Ohio, off I-75, offering diesel fuel, CAT scales, truck parking, and driver-friendly amenities for fleets and over-the-road drivers.

March 26, 2026

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Wawa Expands Truck Stop Network with New I-75 Travel Center in Lima, Ohio

Truck drivers running through western Ohio have a new stop to add to their route. Wawa has officially opened a new travel center just ...

Pilot closed out 2025 by opening new travel centers, completing renovations at nine locations, and expanding its electric vehicle charging network across North America.

January 2, 2026

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Pilot Wraps Up 2025 With New Locations, Renovations, and Expanded Charging

Pilot is closing out 2025 with continued investment across its travel center network, including new locations, major store renovations, and further expansion of its ...

FMCSA has renewed a five-year exemption that allows specialized carriers hauling oversize or overweight loads to skip the 30-minute rest break. Here’s what truck drivers need to know about how this update affects permitted hauls, parking challenges, and day-to-day operations.

December 9, 2025

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FMCSA Extends Break Exemption for Oversize and Overweight Haulers Through 2030

Truckers hauling the big stuff just got some breathing room. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has officially renewed a key exemption that affects ...

: A Freightliner Cascadia assisted Sierra Space with high-speed runway tow tests for the Dream Chaser spaceplane at Kennedy Space Center. The project validated key landing sequence data and highlighted the role of skilled truck drivers and dependable equipment in advanced aerospace operations.

December 8, 2025

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Freightliner Cascadia Helps Spaceplane Team Move One Step Closer to Orbit

Most drivers haul freight that stays on the ground. A crew at Kennedy Space Center recently hauled something built to leave it. Freightliner Trucks ...

The 2025 Goodyear Highway Hero Award is now accepting nominations for truck drivers who showed exceptional courage on the road in 2025. Learn how to nominate a CDL holder, eligibility requirements, deadlines, and what the winner receives.

December 8, 2025

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Goodyear Kicks Off Search For 2025 Highway Hero Award

Goodyear has officially opened nominations for its 42nd annual Highway Hero Award, a program that highlights the courage and quick action of truck drivers ...

Apex Moving & Storage teamed up with Move For Hunger to haul 1,000 free meal kits to Second Harvest Food Bank in Nashville, supporting families facing food insecurity across Tennessee.

December 2, 2025

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Apex Moving & Storage Helps Move 1,000 Meal Kits to Nashville Families

Truck drivers spend a lot of time hauling freight that keeps everyday life moving, but sometimes a load hits a little closer to home. ...

Bob Costello to give an economic update at Truckload 2026

November 11, 2025

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Bob Costello to Break Down Trucking Economy at Truckload 2026

Truckload 2026 is shaping up to be a must-attend event for drivers, fleet owners, and logistics professionals. Bob Costello, chief economist and senior vice ...

Nominations are now open for the 2026 TCA Professional Drivers of the Year awards. Five truck drivers will each receive a 20,000 dollar cash prize and national recognition. Learn how to qualify and get nominated before the December 5 deadline.

October 22, 2025

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Big Money and Big Recognition: TCA Opens Nominations for 2026 Drivers of the Year

If you’ve been putting in the miles, keeping it safe, and setting the bar high in this industry, now’s the time to get your ...

October 10, 2025

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Pennsylvania Expands Truck Parking Across the State for Safer Stops

Pennsylvania is taking major steps to tackle one of the most persistent challenges truck drivers face on the road: finding safe, convenient parking. The ...