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College in northeastern Arizona adds commercial driver's license program

“We are excited to offer this program locally. The need for qualified, safe, and dependable employees in the field is evident."

September 1, 2026

Crete, Shaffer & Hunt drivers have received two pay increases in 2026

The company said pay raises have been driven by customer demand, particularly for national long-haul service.

August 31, 2026

Red and white Peterbilt semi-truck with CRETE refrigerated trailer on highway

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Upcoming long Labor Day weekend prime time for cargo thieves

Holidays routinely alter operating hours at receiving facilities, and hours of operation should be confirmed before loads scheduled to deliver between Friday, Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 7 are allowed to depart.

August 29, 2026

Close-up of weathered truck cargo door latches and hinges at dusk in a parking lot

Numerous flaws in military's shipping practices called out by ATA

“At a time when American forces are deployed across active operational theaters around the world, the security and resilience of our military freight network cannot be taken for granted."

August 28, 2026

Military tactical truck being transported on flatbed trailer along highway under clear sky

Michigan carrier purchases AG Freight, expands into Southeast

"We’ve been a Midwest operation for four generations, and the Greenville market — with its manufacturing base and the inland port — is a natural extension of what we already do well."

August 28, 2026

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Drivers, carriers sought for next round of hours of service pilot programs

As FMCSA prepares for the full launch of the pilot programs in 2027, the agency recently completed pre-tests with a select number of professional drivers.

August 28, 2026

Man sleeping on a pillow in a camper van with storage shelves and window visible in background

Survey: Women in 'substantial number' of exec spots; number of women drivers unchanged

About 31% in C-suite/executive positions are women, 37.5% in supervisory leadership roles are women, and 29% of those who serve on boards of directors are women.

August 27, 2026

New York State Police target commercial vehicles on Taconic State Parkway

Troopers also completed 21 commercial vehicle inspections, resulting in the identification of 99 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration violations.

August 27, 2026

New York State Police patrol car parked on highway shoulder beneath overpass

Weeks after opening a travel center with her name, Dolly Parton passes

"Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.”

August 27, 2026

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Roadcheck results: 10,350 trucks, 3,184 drivers placed out of service

The top reason a driver was issued an out-of-service order was for not having a medical card, accounting for 1,072 (27%) of all driver out-of-service violations, all in the U.S.

August 26, 2026

Briefly: Proposed bill targets state non-domiciled CDL programs

The bill requires the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to review a random sample of non-domiciled CDLs in every state.

August 25, 2026

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Missouri to break ground on I-70 truck parking expansion; adds 255 spots

The project will add 255 new truck parking spaces.

August 25, 2026

Map of I-70 corridor showing eight truck parking sites across Concordia, Boonville, Mineola, and Wright City with capacity details and facility improvements.

Almost $10 million in meth found in tractor-trailer load of detergent

CBP officers discovered 240 packages containing a total of 1,071 pounds of alleged methamphetamine concealed within the cargo.

August 25, 2026

U.S. Customs and Border Protection vehicle door with DHS seal and agency name

It's your time to vent as ATRI opens 2026 Top Industry Issues Survey

“ATRI’s annual survey gives all truck drivers a collective voice. If your top concern is the lack of truck parking, driver compensation, detention at customer facilities, driver training, infrastructure or something else ..."

August 24, 2026

Neon-lit semi-truck with cyberpunk styling parked in a dramatic turquoise landscape at dusk

Trucker relief fund names Diane Hutsell its new executive director

"I look forward to building on the organization’s legacy while finding new ways to improve the health and financial well-being of America’s professional drivers.”

August 24, 2026

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ATA President and CEO Chris Spear leaves organization; no reason given

"During his tenure, ATA secured significant policy victories, strengthened its advocacy operation, and elevated trucking’s voice in Washington."

August 21, 2026

Man in glasses and dark suit speaking at podium with nameplate during formal hearing

Florida man charged with theft of $258,000 of copper wire, trailer

During the investigation, officers located a stolen 53-foot J.B. Hunt trailer, and determined that both the trailer and its contents had been reported stolen.

August 21, 2026

Truck bed filled with coiled copper wire scrap for recycling, with measurement device and inventory tags

Love's new store in Premont, Texas includes 59 truck parking spaces

So far in 2026, Love’s has added 1,135 truck parking spaces across the country.

August 21, 2026

Loves travel stop facility with CAT certified scales station at sunset, featuring yellow signage and multiple fuel pumps

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Composite infographic showing critical trucking industry issues: driver operating vehicle, commercial trucks at facility, and legal scales with gavel

Drivers rate fuel prices, parking, compensation as top issues of concern

Motor carriers, which made up 48% of respondents, had rather different issues of concern on ATRI's annual survey.

Aerial view of organized truck parking lot with multiple commercial vehicles in rows

Feds award $200 million for 14 truck parking projects in 12 states

Green fuel pump nozzle inserted into vehicle's fuel tank during refueling

Trump claims deal with Russia for diesel; calls it 'my Greatest Priority'

Professional truck driver operating a semi-truck on a multi-lane highway during autumn, with fall foliage visible along the roadside.

Driver pay increased in 2025's freight recession, says new ATA study

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