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The Next Generation in Trucking Association opens applications for the 2026 Career Catalyst Awards, recognizing companies building strong workforce pathways in trucking.

March 27, 2026

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Applications Open for Next Generation in Trucking Career Catalyst Awards

The Next Generation in Trucking Association has opened applications for its 2026 Career Catalyst Awards, putting a spotlight on companies helping bring new talent ...

Indiana State Police CVED conducted over 6,400 inspections through February 14, placing 653 drivers and 752 vehicles out of service. Learn how early 2026 enforcement, winter storm responses, and human trafficking awareness campaigns impact truck drivers and fleet safety.

March 16, 2026

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Indiana State Police Shares Early 2026 Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Results

The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division has released its latest figures for 2026, showing the ongoing importance of safety and compliance for ...

Support truck drivers in need at MATS 2026. The Silent Auction benefits the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, providing financial assistance and wellness resources for drivers and their families.

March 16, 2026

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MATS 2026 Silent Auction Will Raise Funds for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund

A long-running tradition at the Mid-America Trucking Show will once again focus on helping drivers who face medical hardships off the road. The St. ...

Peterbilt Technician Institute celebrates its 150th graduating class, highlighting the growing role of skilled service technicians in keeping modern trucks on the road across North America.

January 16, 2026

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Peterbilt Technician Institute Marks 150 Graduating Classes as Demand for Skilled Technicians Grows

Keeping trucks on the road depends just as much on the shop as it does on the driver’s seat. That reality was front and ...

Truck drivers and industry leaders come together through Wreaths Across America as DAT’s Dean Croke shares his journey honoring fallen military heroes and the role trucking plays in this national mission.

January 16, 2026

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A Trucker’s Path to Honoring Fallen Heroes Through Wreaths Across America

For Dean Croke, trucking has always been about more than freight. Long before he became a recognized industry analyst, he was a driver at ...

The Midwest continues to be a practical starting point for long-haul truck drivers due to its central geography, freight flow, and strong interstate networks. Learn why many OTR careers begin in the Midwest.

December 26, 2025

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Why the Midwest Remains a Launch Point for Long-Haul Truck Drivers

The Midwest has long played a central role in over-the-road trucking, and that role continues today. For drivers entering long-haul work or transitioning from ...

December 23, 2025

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The Oakley Podcast: Revisiting a Listener Favorite with Carlton and Leigh Wing of Arkansas Great Outdoors

The Oakley Podcast, Trucking, Business & Family, shares real conversations from the heart of the trucking world, with stories that connect drivers, families, and ...

FMCSA plans a new survey to study the truck parking shortage, collecting driver feedback on parking challenges and estimating the benefits of adding new truck parking spaces nationwide. Learn what the survey will cover and how drivers can provide input.

December 3, 2025

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FMCSA Wants Drivers to Weigh In as New Parking Study Moves Forward

Truck drivers across the country already know the parking situation is tight, and the FMCSA is finally taking another step to collect hard data ...

This article highlights the return of a Kenworth T680 to the Chillicothe plant while hauling the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, giving truck drivers a closer look at the cross-country tour, the driver behind the wheel, and how the Kenworth team welcomed “Silver Belle” before it continued to Washington, D.C.

November 26, 2025

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Kenworth T680 Hauls the 2025 Capitol Christmas Tree Back to Chillicothe

If you have ever wondered what kind of rig it takes to move a massive fifty-three-foot Christmas tree across the country, the answer rolled ...

Dolly Parton partners with the Tennessee Travel Stop in Cornersville, Tennessee, to create a trucker-friendly destination. Featuring ample parking, showers, dining, and live entertainment, the new Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop aims to recharge both trucks and drivers.

November 25, 2025

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Dolly Parton Teams Up with Tennessee Travel Stop to Create Trucker-Friendly Destination

Truck drivers across Tennessee have a new reason to look forward to their pit stops. Legendary country singer and entrepreneur Dolly Parton has partnered ...