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Oregon DOT is warning drivers about wildfire related highway impacts across the state and urging travelers to monitor changing road conditions.

July 29, 2026

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Oregon DOT Warns Wildfires Are Affecting Travel on State Highways

The Oregon Department of Transportation is warning drivers that active wildfires are disrupting travel on highways across the state, including U.S. 20 and U.S. ...

Georgia is seeking public comment on two Interstate 75 truck parking projects that would add 59 new parking spaces in Monroe County.

July 29, 2026

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Georgia Plans to Add 59 Truck Parking Spaces Along I-75

The Georgia Department of Transportation is proposing two projects that would add a total of 59 truck parking spaces along Interstate 75 in Monroe ...

July 28, 2026

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Career Driver Launches Mobile App, Powered by Truck Drivers USA, to Bring Drivers and Carriers Together in One Connected Hiring Ecosystem

Truck Drivers USA (TDUSA), a leading two-sided platform that connects millions of drivers with carriers hiring nationwide, recently announced its partnership with Career Driver, a hire engine built ...

ATRI's latest Operational Costs of Trucking report found average operating costs reached a record $2.336 per mile in 2025 as carriers reduced fleet capacity to offset rising expenses.

July 28, 2026

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ATRI Report Shows Trucking Costs Reached Record High in 2025

The cost of operating a commercial truck reached a record high in 2025 as fleets continued to face rising expenses across nearly every major ...

Caltrans is studying the long-standing truck ban on Interstate 580 between San Leandro and Oakland to evaluate potential impacts on freight movement, traffic, air quality, and nearby communities.

July 28, 2026

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California Study Examines Future of I-580 Truck Ban

A longstanding restriction that prohibits heavy trucks from using part of Interstate 580 in California is under review as state and local officials study ...

Cleanup continues on Interstate 70 in western Colorado after flooding and a debris flow buried hundreds of yards of roadway under mud, rocks, and debris.

July 27, 2026

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Flood Cleanup Continues on Colorado’s Interstate 70 Following Major Debris Flow

Cleanup efforts remain underway on a section of Interstate 70 in western Colorado after intense rainfall triggered flooding that buried portions of the highway ...

Women In Trucking is accepting nominations for the 2026 Influential Woman in Trucking Award through August 31. The recipient will be announced during the Accelerate! Conference & Expo in October.

July 27, 2026

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Nominations Open for the 2026 Influential Woman in Trucking Award

Women In Trucking (WIT) has opened nominations for the 2026 Influential Woman in Trucking Award, recognizing women whose leadership continues to shape the trucking, ...

ATA's Women In Motion Council met with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to discuss truck parking, infrastructure funding, restroom access, and other priorities affecting the trucking industry.

July 24, 2026

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ATA Women In Motion Takes Truck Parking and Driver Issues to Capitol Hill

Truck parking, restroom access, independent contractor protections, and infrastructure funding were among the trucking issues discussed with lawmakers this month as members of the ...

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released the top 10 commercial vehicle violations identified during June inspections, with brake issues, inspection records, and registration violations leading the list.

July 23, 2026

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Oklahoma Highway Patrol Highlights Top Commercial Vehicle Violations Found During June Inspections

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released the most common violations identified during commercial motor vehicle inspections conducted in June, providing a snapshot of the ...

Volvo Trucks North America and PACCAR have announced recalls affecting more than 3,800 Volvo, Peterbilt, and Kenworth commercial trucks and tractors due to steering and brake-related safety concerns.

July 23, 2026

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Volvo, Peterbilt, and Kenworth Recalls Affect More Than 3,800 Commercial Trucks

Thousands of commercial trucks and tractors are included in two newly announced recalls from Volvo Trucks North America and PACCAR after safety issues were ...