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Learn why some freight corridors experience tougher truck parking conditions and how warehouse growth, port activity, manufacturing, and seasonal freight influence parking availability.

June 17, 2026

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Why Some Freight Corridors Have Tougher Truck Parking Conditions

Ask a group of drivers about truck parking and the conversation will usually turn toward the same locations. Certain freight corridors develop a reputation ...

YMX Logistics earned a 2026 Career Catalyst Award from the Next Generation in Trucking Association for its workforce development, mentorship, leadership training, and career advancement efforts.

June 17, 2026

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YMX Logistics Earns 2026 Career Catalyst Award

YMX Logistics has been named a recipient of a 2026 Career Catalyst Award from the Next Generation in Trucking Association, a recognition honoring companies ...

Learn how semi-truck design has changed over the last 20 years through updates in aerodynamics, driver comfort, safety technology, emissions systems, transmissions, and cab design.

June 16, 2026

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How Semi Truck Design Has Changed Over the Last 20 Years

The semi-truck has not changed because one feature suddenly redefined the industry. It changed because nearly every part of the truck was adjusted a ...

Shell Rotella SuperRigs returns to Bristol Motor Speedway June 25-27, bringing working trucks together to compete for cash prizes, calendar spots, and industry recognition.

June 15, 2026

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Shell Rotella SuperRigs Brings Working Trucks to Bristol June 25-27

Owner-operators from across the United States and Canada will soon be heading to Tennessee for one of the most recognized truck shows in the ...

Learn why the busiest highways in the US became major freight corridors and how trade routes, ports, rail hubs, and logistics networks shape truck traffic.

June 12, 2026

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Why The Busiest Highways in the US Are Also Major Freight Corridors

A truck can cross hundreds of miles of open country and still run into traffic on the same handful of highways day after day. ...

Mack Trucks has announced the winning vehicles selected for its 2027 calendar after a fan voting contest that drew record participation across its social media channels.

June 5, 2026

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Mack Announces Winning Trucks For 2027 Calendar

Mack Trucks has announced the vehicles selected for its 2027 Mack Calendar after a fan-driven online contest drew record participation this year. The winning ...

TAT is accepting nominations through Aug. 15 for the 2026 Harriet Tubman Award, recognizing actions that help prevent human trafficking and assist victims.

June 5, 2026

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TAT Accepting Nominations For 2026 Harriet Tubman Award

Efforts to combat human trafficking often happen because someone recognizes a warning sign and decides to act. TAT is once again highlighting those actions ...

Four professional drivers with nearly 15 million combined safe miles have been inducted into the National Private Truck Council Driver Hall of Fame.

June 4, 2026

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Four Veteran Drivers Added to NPTC Driver Hall of Fame

A combined 152 years behind the wheel. Nearly 15 million safe miles. Not a single chargeable accident, injury, or moving violation among them. Those ...

ATRI is surveying truck drivers and carriers to measure the scale and economic impact of unauthorized cabotage activity in the United States.

May 19, 2026

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ATRI Launches Survey Examining Unauthorized Cabotage Activity in U.S. Trucking

The American Transportation Research Institute is asking truck drivers and motor carriers to provide input on unauthorized cabotage activity taking place within the United ...

J.B. Hunt honored 54 drivers for reaching between 2 million and 5 million safe miles without a preventable accident during its 30th annual Million Mile celebration.

May 5, 2026

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54 J.B. Hunt Drivers Recognized for Reaching Up to 5 Million Safe Miles

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. recognized 54 drivers for reaching between 2 million and 5 million miles without a DOT reportable preventable accident during ...