Trucking 101

7 ways to make the most out of your trip to MATS March 26, 27 & 28

Here are things you can do to maximize your trip to MATS March Marxch 26, 27 and 28 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.

March 14, 2026

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Trucking 101: Here's 10 tips (and more) if you're dashing through the snow

First and foremost, slow down and be sure to look for brake lights ahead, changes in the road surface, and vehicles that may be struggling with traction.

December 11, 2025

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June 11, 2026

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Here's what to expect when you and your truck get inspected

4 million inspections are performed in North America each year. Here's what to know if you're one of them.

July 1, 2023

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Here's how to keep your smartphone and your data safe while on the road

Keep your operating system and all your apps up to date for starters.

November 8, 2022

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It's possible to be working on the holiday and not become the Grinch

7 tips on how to make that delivery and not get coal in your stocking

December 7, 2021

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Driver Pay: Not all miles are created equal when it comes to CPM

How does the company you drive for calculate your CPM?

November 15, 2021

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FMCSA urges basic safe driving behaviors by truckers, other motorists

Trucking 101: How to stay safe as traffic returns to normal.

July 21, 2021

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Trucking 101: Don't get in your truck without these apps on your smartphone

These apps can be like having a seasoned trucker with you as you drive.

March 9, 2021

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New Canada-U.S. bridge opening against backdrop of tariffs & dissent

"The Gordie Howe International Bridge will stand as an enduring symbol of continental partnership – long after today’s political headwinds have passed."

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Driver pay doesn't keep up with inflation; benefits are a leading cost

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Trump: replace foreign drivers with vets; Homeland Security joins CDL school removal efforts

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Trucking's operational costs reached new high of $2.336 per mile in 2025

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