CAT Scale Rig of the Week | Celebrate America with Jay VanKampen’s 1976 Kenworth W900A
Some vintage trucks are restored for museums. Others spend their lives at truck shows around the country. But for many owner-operators, the greatest reward is
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Walcott Truckers Jamboree: Dennis Sikorski’s ’95 Peterbilt cabover takes Trucker’s Choice
WALCOTT, Iowa — The 48th annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree wrapped up with an awards ceremony Saturday afternoon, July 10. Drivers and owners took home bragging
TCA Highway Angels: Ordinary people honored for extraordinary courage on the road
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized professional truck drivers Chris Wetzel, Prince Bali, Karamjit Singh Cheema and Scott Miller as TCA Highway Angels because
TCA Chairman Mark Seymour’s advice to trucking industry stakeholders: Find your seat at the table
When visiting with Mark Seymour, chairman of the board for the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CEO of Kriska Transportation Group, about the state of
Music takes center stage at the 2026 Walcott Truckers Jamboree
Little Texas headlines this year’s musical lineup WALCOTT, Iowa — When the 2026 Walcott Truckers Jamboree shifts into gear this Thursday-Saturday, July 9-11, at the
Ready, set, show! 48th annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree kicks off July 9
New Truckers Jamboree App keeps attendees up to date with events, happenings during the show WALCOTT, Iowa — Drivers, are you ready? The 48th annual
The judges have spoken: Drivers take home cash prizes, bragging rights from 2026 SuperRigs
BRISTOL, Tenn. — At 4 p.m. local time on Saturday, June 27, the 2026 edition of Shell Rotella’s annual SuperRigs competition officially closed — and
Lightning strikes twice at SuperRigs: Kenny Ziglar earns Best of Show title second year running
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kenny Ziglar II may have just made history at Shell Rotella’s 2026 SuperRigs competition, held June 25-27 at the Bristol Motor Speedway.
44th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs kicks off Thursday at Bristol Motor Speedway
BRISTOL, Tenn. — This year’s annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck beauty contest kicks off Thursday, June 25, at the Bristol Motor Speedway; the event continues
ATHS convention showcases more than 500 antique trucks
Missed the American Truck Historical Society’s annual convention? Scroll down to check out the photo gallery! More than 500 vintage trucks were on display during
Texas State Technical College relaunches CDL training program at Waco campus
WACO, Tex. — The Texas State Technical College (TSTC) has relaunched its Professional Driving Academy at the Waco campus, according to a May 22 press
Peterbilt celebrates USA’s 250th birthday with special edition 589
DENTON, Tex. — In celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States (the semiquincentennial, if you want to be technical), Peterbilt Motors Co. introduces
Colorado leads Top 10 list of states with highest average pay for company drivers
Pay for company drivers jumped 11% in first quarter of 2026 but still lags behind other types BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Average weekly pay for company
Ontario audit cracks down on Canadian commercial driver training providers
TORONTO — As the U.S. Department of Transportation and related agencies continue to investigate and eliminate “bad actors” in the CDL training provider registry, Ontario,
US Department of Labor: Foreign CMV drivers must meet federally established ELP requirements
DOL issues sub-regulatory guidance for employers WASHINGTON — All job orders and applications for temporary or permanent labor certification for positions that would require foreign
FHWA: $3 billion up for grabs to rebuild aging bridges across US
WASHINGTON — Federal funding totaling $3 billion will soon be available through the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Bridge Investment Program (BIP), according to a May
3 children killed in crash between SUV and parked semi on I-65 in Indiana
Update May 15, 2026: 19-year-old, 2 children killed in crash The following correction to the story below was issued by the Indiana State Police on
Motus is coming! Motor carriers must complete certain steps by May 14
WASHINGTON — Are you ready for Motus? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) new registration system is scheduled to roll out soon, and there are
WattEV to deploy 370 Tesla semis in California electric freight network
Move marks single largest single electric truck deployment in California LAS VEGAS — WattEV, a provider of electric freight operations, announced plans to deploy 370
FMCSA yanks Safe ELD, MyLogs ELD devices from approved list
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has pulled Safe ELD (both IOS and Android versions) and MyLogs ELD from its list of