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
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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
SkillsUSA Massachusetts diesel tech champs crowned at event hosted by Advantage Truck Group
SHREWSBURY, Mass. — On May 11, Advantage Truck Group (ATG) hosted the 2026 SkillsUSA Massachusetts Diesel Equipment Technology Competition. This marks the sixth year ATG has hosted the
TCA Highway Angels: Truck drivers show extraordinary courage on the highway
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized professional truck drivers Daniel Garcia of Warren Transport Inc., Anthony Dunne of Maverick Transportation, Scott Derrick of ABF
Chill out at TCA’s 2026 Refrigerated Meeting in Nashville July 22-24
Three-day event is dedicated to best practices for temperature-controlled freight Temperatures are expected to be scorching this July, but carriers that handle refrigerated freight are
Iowa 80 launches new trucking accessories superstore website
WALCOTT, Iowa — The Iowa 80 Group has launched a brand-new website for its trucking accessories superstore: Iowa80.com. According to a statement released by the
Ready or not: CVSA’s 2026 International Roadcheck inspection blitz is next week!
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct its annual International Roadcheck in the U.S., Canada and Mexico May 12-14, 2026. During the three-day inspection blitz, enforcement
Don’t Miss TCA’s 2026 Safety+Security and NATMI Meetings
Hear from keynote speaker Jeff Skiles, copilot of ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ flight 1549 Professionals from across North America will gather to share ideas and
Bridging Borders: A conversation with TCA Chairman Mark Seymour
On March 3, 2026, during the Truckload Carriers Association’s annual convention, incoming Chairman Mark Seymour addressed attendees. Seymour, who serves as the CEO of Ontario-based
Tenstreet’s 2026 user conference set for May 4-6 in Las Vegas
Tenstreet’s eighth annual User Conference is set for May 4-6, 2026, in Las Vegas. During the three-day event, motor carriers will get a crash course
Ohio Turnpike seeks to collect more than $5M in unpaid tolls from ‘rogue’ trucking companies
BEREA, Ohio — More than 300 trucking companies in 26 states owe money to the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission for unpaid tolls — and
Oklahoma DOT celebrates winners of 2026 ‘Keep Our Land Grand’ student art contest
Each year, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) sponsors an art contest, encouraging children to create posters encouraging residents and travelers to pick up litter.