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Maintenance

Truck inspections: Who decides the criteria needed for safe operation of CMVs?

Owner-ops: Don’t let truck downtime take down your business

Don’t take your fifth wheel for granted

Profitability

Fuel prices, seasonal shipping lull impact July-August freight volumes and profitability

Trucking is getting more expensive. ATRI report explains why

June 2026 report: Freight rates and fuel expenses continue climb

Insurance

3 common claims mistakes costing fleets at renewal — and how to avoid them

How — and why — carriers should help safeguard the health of independent drivers

Owner-ops are responsible for personal benefits as well as pay, business costs

Legal

Attention truck drivers: Make your voice heard in the federal rulemaking process

Impact of SCOTUS ruling on broker liability: Carriers must be prepared for more broker vetting, tougher standards

Attention owner-ops! SCOTUS ruling on broker liability could impact your small trucking business

Technology

Cybersecurity in freight: Preparing the trucking industry for new threats in 2026

Navigating the digital highway: Your data is your fortress; protect it accordingly

Cybersecurity 101 for owner operators, small fleets: NMFTA’s latest guidebook

Work & Life

Regular exercise, diet planning help keep trucker Brad Verost healthy on and off the road

Summer heat brings more traffic to the highway — and a new set of challenges for truck drivers

Long hauls with low stress: Truck driver survival tips for the open road

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