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PennDOT has opened 339 new truck parking spaces across Pennsylvania at 24 locations, giving truck drivers safer and legal options to meet hours of service rest requirements while moving freight through the state.

February 6, 2026

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PennDOT Opens 339 New Truck Parking Spaces Across Pennsylvania

Truck drivers running through Pennsylvania are starting to see more legal places to shut down. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has confirmed it has ...

A Kansas truck driver is recognized as a TCA Highway Angel after helping an injured motorcyclist following a hit and run in Wichita through quick thinking and decisive action.

February 6, 2026

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Truck Driver Recognized as TCA Highway Angel in Kansas

A professional truck driver’s quick decisions and calm response during a dangerous roadside emergency in Kansas have earned national recognition from the Truckload Carriers ...

The Truckload Carriers Association names the 2025 Highway Angels of the Year, honoring three professional truck drivers for life-saving actions, roadside leadership, and courage during real-world emergencies.

February 5, 2026

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TCA Names 2025 Highway Angels of the Year

The Truckload Carriers Association has named three professional drivers as its 2025 Highway Angels of the Year, recognizing actions taken on the road that ...

Pennsylvania adds 339 new truck parking spaces at weigh stations and Interstate on-ramps statewide, giving CDL drivers safer options to meet hours-of-service rest requirements through 2026.

February 4, 2026

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Pennsylvania gets over 300 new truck parking spaces

The Shapiro Administration has delivered 339 more parking spaces to truck drivers traveling through Pennsylvania as part of its commitment to adding at least ...

The American Trucking Associations names 20 elite professional drivers as the 2026 2027 America’s Road Team Captains, highlighting safety leadership, industry advocacy, and millions of miles of safe driving experience.

January 26, 2026

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ATA Introduces the 2026 2027 America’s Road Team Captains

The American Trucking Associations has selected 20 professional drivers to serve as the 2026 2027 America’s Road Team Captains, recognizing individuals whose careers reflect ...

Truck parking shortages vary by metro area. Learn how drivers can plan stops more effectively when parking supply and demand do not align in major freight markets.

January 19, 2026

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Truck Parking Reality by Metro Area: How Drivers Can Plan Stops When Supply and Demand Don’t Match

If you drive through major metros, you already know the pattern. Parking fills early, ramps get crowded, and legal spaces disappear fast. Federal agencies ...

TCA announces 18 fleet division winners in its 2025 Fleet Safety Awards, recognizing truckload carriers with the lowest accident frequency rates across six mileage categories.

January 19, 2026

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TCA Names 18 Carriers as Fleet Safety Award Division Winners in 50th Year of Program

The Truckload Carriers Association has announced the division winners for its 2025 Fleet Safety Awards, marking the 50th year of the long running safety ...

Registration is now open for ATA’s 2026 Safety, Security & Human Resources National Conference in Oklahoma City. The event brings together industry leaders for education, collaboration, and networking focused on safety, security, and workforce strategy.

January 5, 2026

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ATA Opens Registration for 2026 Safety, Security & HR National Conference

Registration is now open for the American Trucking Associations’ annual Safety, Security, & Human Resources National Conference and Exhibition, a key industry event focused ...

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 ...

Registration is open for ATA’s 2026 Safety, Security, and Human Resources Conference in Oklahoma City. Fleet managers, safety leaders, security professionals, and HR teams can access practical training, networking, and industry updates focused on safety compliance, workforce strategy, and risk management.

December 2, 2025

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Registration Opens for ATA’s 2026 Safety, Security, and Human Resources Conference

Registration is officially open for the American Trucking Associations’ annual Safety, Security, and Human Resources National Conference and Exhibition. The event is co-hosted by ...