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Winter driving doesn’t have to mean worry. Additives keep you moving

Cold weather brings its own set of challenges, which include icy roads, freezing temps, and one of the biggest headaches for diesel owners: fuel gelling.

Two Howes diesel fuel treatment bottles - blue and gold packaging

Tips on how to avoid winter blues while on the road

If you're on the road for long stretches, taking care of yourself is vital.

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Gear Guide focuses on winter driving, what you need for the new year

Here's how to keep yourself and your truck working well despite the cold and snow.

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5-Hour Energy Drinks can provide boost you need when driving

You can find 5-Hour Energy Drinks at just about any truck stop and travel center.

Berry Punch 5-hour Energy drink can, sugar-free with zero calories

Uniden's Bearcat 880 CB can keep you well informed on the road

This rugged CB from the 68-year-old Uniden is loaded with the features truckers require to stay up to speed on what's happening on the road.

Uniden Bearcat 880FM CB radio with black and silver microphone

Garmin's line of dash cams provide on the road peace of mind

With use of the Garmin Drive app on your smartphone, the parking guard feature will send an alert if an incident is detected nearby.

Black Garmin dash camera with wide-angle lens and mounting bracket

Hotshot's Secret's EDT+ Winter Defense keeps trucks moving in the cold

Winter Defense is Hotshot's Secret's seven-in-one diesel treatment prevents diesel fuel from gelling and icing.

Hot Shot's Secret EDT+ Winter Defense product label with warning symbols

President's JFK III full-featured CB well suited for truckers

The JFK III is a modern successor to the classic CB radios with updated technology and a larger size with a DIN mount to fit in modern truck dashboards, according to the company.

Black CB radio with orange digital display and handheld microphone

Superior sound and calling hallmarks of JBL Live Beam 3 earbuds

The Live Beam 3 delivers a 48-hour charge: 12 hours in the buds and another 36 in the case—and they can charge wirelessly.

JBL wireless earbuds with charging case, showing ambient sound control screen

BlueParrott S650-XT combines connectivity and comfort

This Bluetooth-connected wireless headset ticks all of the boxes on even the most demanding trucker's wish list.

Black wireless headset with detachable microphone and control buttons

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2,134 U.S. vehicles placed out of service during Brake Safety Week

Last year, during Brake Safety Week, a total of 2,296 vehicles were placed out of service, including 2,035 in the U.S.

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Road Warrior: Army veteran and steel hauler, wins custom KW & $50,000

CargoNet Q3 2026 Supply Chain Risk Trends report showing 547 theft incidents, top targeted states, and $230M estimated loss value

Cargo theft update: fewer incidents but value of stolen goods up sharply

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ATHS adds 3 trucking pioneers to its Industry Leader Hall of Fame

Power Service Diesel Kleen + Cetane Boost paired with

Power Service Diesel Kleen + Cetane Boost paired with