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The trucking industry shows signs of recovery heading into 2025, with positive employment growth in November. Despite challenges like hurricanes and strikes, recent job gains suggest the freight recession may be ending, offering cautious optimism for carriers.

December 12, 2024

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Positive Freight Market Outlook Confirmed by Employment Growth Heading into 2025

Following a challenging year marked by disruptive hurricanes, strikes at key ports, and a landmark presidential election, the trucking industry showed promising signs of ...

The DOT has proposed a temporary update to drug-testing regulations, addressing the delay in oral fluid drug testing. This amendment offers a short-term solution by requiring directly observed urine collections in scenarios where oral fluid tests are mandated but unavailable. Learn more about the proposal and how it impacts trucking regulations.

December 12, 2024

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DOT Introduces Temporary Update to Drug-Testing Regulations

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed a temporary amendment to its drug-testing regulation. This change focuses on situations where oral fluid drug ...

Pilot donates $50,000 to CDL scholarships for veterans and their families, supporting trucking careers and honoring service members through Folds of Honor.

December 9, 2024

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Pilot Contributes $50,000 to CDL Scholarships for Veterans and Their Families

Pilot, one of the leading travel center companies in the nation, has pledged $50,000 to assist aspiring truck drivers in obtaining their Commercial Driver’s ...

Truckers face challenges with the I-40 closure caused by Hurricane Helene, as many struggle with unsuitable mountain detours. Officials urge drivers to follow approved routes to avoid delays and hazards.

December 2, 2024

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Truckers Face Challenges with I-40 Closure, Finding Mountain Roads Difficult

Hurricane Helene’s Impact Disrupts Travel Between North Carolina and Tennessee Efforts are ongoing to repair Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge after damage ...

People raising their hands as a concert is going on and performers are on stage.

October 18, 2024

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Def Leppard Electrifies Daimler Truck Event with Iconic ’80s Hits

British Legends Bring Rock Anthems to Nashville’s Stage In a stunning surprise for the trucking industry elite, legendary British rock band Def Leppard took ...

trucks at truck stop, who is really the world's largest truck stop, the rivalry between Iowa 80 Truckstop, the current champion of the world's largest truck stop, and a proposed 30-acre facility in West Dundee, Illinois

October 14, 2024

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Could Illinois Home the Biggest Truck Stop Worldwide?

Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott Remains Unconvinced The renowned Iowa 80 Truckstop, strategically placed along Interstate 80 in Walcott, Eastern Iowa, proudly claims its ...

Joe Plaziak from Temple, Texas is the grand prize winner of the third annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Sweepstakes

October 1, 2024

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Trucker Path and The Trucker Announce NTDAS Winners

The Trucker and Trucker Path have announced the winners of the third annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Sweepstakes (NTDAS). Joe Plaziak, hailing from Temple, ...

Ondrae Meyers and his family with the freightliner Cascadia truck he received from Progressive's keys to progress program

September 25, 2024

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Marine Vet Ondrae Meyers Honored with Truck and $50K by Progressive

Ondrae Meyers, a retired U.S. Marine Corps veteran from Jacksonville, North Carolina, recently celebrated a significant milestone. The 22-year serviceman was awarded a 2022 ...

blue freightliner semi truck pulling white trailer, Daimler recalls freightliner and western star trucks for brake light issues

September 20, 2024

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Brake Light Malfunction Prompts Recall for Thousands of Freightliner and Western Star

Daimler Truck North America has initiated a recall for thousands of its Freightliner and Western Star models due to a problem with brake lights ...

August 1, 2022

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I-55 Bridge in Tennessee to Experience 3 Weeks of Construction Delays

MEMPHIS – Arkansas Department of Transportation inspectors will be performing a routine bridge inspection on the Interstate 55 bridge over the Mississippi River. It ...