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TAT is recognizing professional truck driver Arian Taylor for his efforts to help combat human trafficking and highlighting free training resources available to transportation professionals.

August 12, 2026

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TAT Highlights Truck Driver’s Role in Combating Human Trafficking

TAT (formerly Truckers Against Trafficking) is recognizing professional truck driver Arian Taylor, recipient of the organization’s Harriet Tubman Award, for his efforts to help ...

FedEx Freight is sending 111 drivers to this week's 2026 National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh, including 18 state Grand Champions and nine past national champions.

August 10, 2026

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FedEx Freight Brings 111 Drivers to This Week’s National Truck Driving Championships

FedEx Freight will send 111 professional drivers to this week’s National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, giving the carrier one of the ...

Wabash, International Motors, and Great Dane have issued NHTSA recalls affecting more than 15,600 trucks and trailers over equipment and safety concerns.

July 30, 2026

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Wabash, International Motors, and Great Dane Recall More Than 15,600 Trucks and Trailers

Several manufacturers have announced new safety recalls affecting more than 15,600 commercial trucks and trailers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). ...

Truck drivers share the rookie mistakes they learned the hard way, from trailer hookups and trip planning to weather, routing, and load management.

July 23, 2026

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The Rookie Mistakes Truck Drivers Say They Learned the Hard Way

Most truck drivers can name at least one early mistake that changed how they work. The details vary, but the lessons usually come back ...

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 ...

Landstar recognized its 2025 class of Million Mile Safe Drivers, Roadstar honorees, and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient during the 2026 BCO All-Star Celebration.

July 21, 2026

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Landstar Recognizes Drivers for Reaching Major Safe Driving Milestones

Landstar System recently recognized independent owner-operators for outstanding safety achievements during its 2026 BCO All-Star Celebration in Orlando, Florida, honoring drivers who have accumulated ...

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

July 10, 2026

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Reckless Driving to Be Enforcement Focus During Operation Safe Driver Week

Truck drivers can expect increased traffic enforcement across the United States and Canada when the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week ...

Walmart Transportation's Chris Moore, who has logged more than 3.5 million safe miles, was named Grand Champion at the 2026 Arkansas Trucking Association Truck Driving Championships.

July 10, 2026

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Walmart Driver With 3.5 Million Safe Miles Wins Arkansas Grand Championship

After nearly three decades behind the wheel and more than 3.5 million accident-free miles, Walmart Transportation driver Chris Moore added another accomplishment to his ...

Cargo theft is becoming more organized and more sophisticated. Learn practical strategies professional truck drivers can use to reduce risk, protect high-value freight, and stay one step ahead of cargo thieves.

July 6, 2026

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Cargo Theft Prevention Strategies Every Truck Driver Should Know

Cargo thieves are becoming more organized, more patient, and more selective. They’re no longer relying solely on cutting trailer seals in the middle of ...

The International Foodservice Distributors Association will recognize 108 professional drivers in its 2026 Truck Driver Hall of Fame, the largest induction class in the program's history.

July 6, 2026

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IFDA Honors 108 Drivers in Largest Hall of Fame Class Yet

The International Foodservice Distributors Association will recognize 108 professional drivers as members of its 2026 Truck Driver Hall of Fame, the largest group inducted ...