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CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week returns July 12-18 with increased enforcement targeting reckless and unsafe driving behavior.

May 18, 2026

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CVSA Safe Driving Enforcement Campaign Returns in July to Target Reckless Driving

Truck drivers traveling during the middle of July may notice more patrol vehicles, traffic stops, and enforcement activity as the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance ...

Maverick Transportation announced new pay increases for flatbed and dedicated truck drivers, including experienced driver pay reaching up to $.67 CPM.

May 15, 2026

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Maverick Raises Pay for Flatbed and Dedicated Truck Drivers Starting May 31

Maverick Transportation announced new pay increases for flatbed over-the-road drivers and multiple dedicated divisions, with the updated structure scheduled to take effect May 31, ...

Colorado truck driver Lamar Buckwalter was named a TCA Highway Angel after rescuing a tanker driver from a hazmat rollover near Greeley.

May 15, 2026

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TCA Honors Colorado Driver After HazMat Tanker Rescue Near Greeley

A Colorado truck driver has been recognized after rescuing another driver from an overturned tanker hauling hazardous materials during a rollover crash near Greeley ...

FedEx Freight driver James Sowder earned grand champion honors at the 2026 Tennessee Truck Driving Championships held in Antioch, Tennessee.

May 14, 2026

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FedEx Freight Driver Takes Top Honor At Tennessee Truck Driving Championships

Professional drivers from across the state gathered in Antioch earlier this month for the 2026 Tennessee Truck Driving Championships, where James Sowder of FedEx ...

Pilot is raising funds and awareness for stroke prevention and education during American Stroke Month through a nationwide round-up campaign.

May 7, 2026

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Pilot Expands Stroke Awareness Effort with Nationwide Fundraising Campaign

A new nationwide effort tied to American Stroke Month is underway at Pilot Company locations, focusing on both fundraising and education around stroke prevention. ...

Oregon updates its Trucking Online system, improving how drivers and carriers handle permits, renewals, and tax payments.

May 6, 2026

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Oregon Trucking Online Update Changes How Drivers Handle Permits and Renewals

Truck drivers and carriers running in Oregon now have an updated system for handling permits, plate renewals, and tax payments. The Oregon Department of ...

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 ...

CVSA Operation Safe Driver Week runs July 12 through July 18, 2026, with increased enforcement targeting unsafe driving across the United States and Canada.

May 5, 2026

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CVSA July 2026 Enforcement Week Will Target Unsafe Driving Across the U.S. and Canada

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has scheduled Operation Safe Driver Week for July 12 through July 18, adding another major enforcement period shortly after the ...

Frito-Lay driver Tony Johnson won the Five-Axle category and Grand Champion title at the Georgia Trucking Association driving competition in Buford, Georgia.

May 4, 2026

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Frito-Lay Driver Wins Georgia Trucking Association Driving Championship

A driver for Frito-Lay won the Five-Axle category and the Grand Champion title at the Georgia Trucking Association driving competition. Tony Johnson took the ...

Oklahoma DOT honors winners of the 2026 Keep Our Land Grand art contest, promoting cleaner highways and safer road conditions.

April 29, 2026

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Oklahoma DOT Student Art Contest Highlights Effort to Keep Highways Clear

Cleaner highways reduce debris risks, protect equipment, and improve overall driving conditions, and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is reinforcing that message through its ...