FMCSA grants temporary HOS waiver for gasoline and diesel haulers
WASHINGTON — Truck drivers hauling gasoline and diesel fuel in interstate commerce have additional hours-of-service (HOS) flexibility under a temporary waiver issued by the Federal
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Safe Pass rules now enforceable on Teton Pass
Enforcement of Wyoming’s new Safe Pass requirements is now underway on Teton Pass, with transportation officials in neighboring Idaho helping alert truckers and other affected
Federal grants target freight bottlenecks with $426 million investment
12 infrastructure projects aim to improve highway capacity, reduce congestion and keep freight moving WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced
Operation Saturday Night Fever: Four-state crackdown puts 78 truck drivers out of service
FMCSA and state law enforcement agencies conduct 552 inspections targeting commercial vehicle safety along Southeastern freight corridors COLUMBIA, S.C. — A coordinated commercial vehicle enforcement
USDOT seeks public input on proposed changes to drug-testing procedures
Updated Oct. 1, 2026, 10 a.m. Central time: To comment on the public Federal Register posting, click here. Petition calls for additional medical review
New CDL training program opens doors to trucking careers in North Carolina
SANFORD, N.C. — Aspiring truck drivers in North Carolina have a new route to a career behind the wheel, thanks to a partnership between FleetForce
Water Pik cargo theft comes back to ‘bite’ Memphis man
Stolen load leads to 2-year federal prison sentence, $420,000 restitution order MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man who got his hands on a stolen truckload
Answer the call: Carriers, drivers needed to help Wreaths Across America ‘move the mission’ for 2026
Join the WAA Honor Fleet to help honor the nation’s military veterans COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine — Autumn has only just begun, but it’s already wreath
Montana DOT launches feasibility study to improve safety on ‘The Gauntlet’
Could wildlife crossings enhance safety along stretch of US 89 near Dome Mountain? LIVINGSTON, Mont. — A notorious 5.5-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 89 just
Wyoming DOT: Truckers must self-certify before navigating Teton Pass
JACKSON, Wyo. — Truckers planning to cross Wyoming’s Teton Pass will soon have an extra step to complete before tackling its notoriously steep grades. The
FedEx Freight sweeps the podium as Wesley Salley claims TMCSuperTech crown
PITTSBURGH — It was a clean sweep for FedEx Freight at TMCSuperTech 2026, with the carrier’s technicians claiming all three spots on the podium —
Venezia announces consolidation and rebranding
LIMERICK TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Pennsylvania-based Venezia Transport, a provider of specialized bulk transportation and logistics services, is planning a strategic corporate change. Effective Jan. 1,
CAT Scale Rig of the Week | Dylan Mercier’s ‘Fallen Heroes’ honors firefighters
As we mark the 25th anniversary of 911 this month, this Rig of the Week seems especially fitting. The truck is called “Our Fallen Heroes.”
TCA Highway Angels: Professional drivers honored for exemplary actions on the road
Meet a few of TCA’s Highway Angels: James Brown, Mike Nelson and John Graf The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized professional truck drivers James
Fantasy football for a cause: Transfix opens league to entire freight community to benefit St. Christopher Fund
Want to take part in fantasy football and support truck drivers in need? Transfix is giving the entire freight community a chance to do both
Bipartisan bill would make staged crashes a federal crime
Trucking groups back legislation targeting fraudulent collision claims and schemes that put commercial vehicles — and their operators — at risk. Staged crashes aren’t just
Truckers: Keep an eye on the road — and your load — this Labor Day
From delays to traffic snarls and parking shortages, professional truck drivers deal with plenty of challenges on any given day. Holidays — like the upcoming
Shift your career into high gear: TCA expands safety management Leadership series
The Truckload Carriers Association is expanding its Fundamentals of Safety Management program for 2026-27. The self-paced online course provides a comprehensive foundation in essential safety
FleetForce celebrates 10,000 CDL graduates; launches ‘Next10,000’ recruitment campaign
FleetForce Truck Driver Training on Aug. 31, 2026, announced the launch of “Next10,000,” a national fall recruitment campaign in celebration of the program’s first 10,000
Smarter operations, better margins: TCA and PCS Software launch new series
The Truckload Carriers Association is excited to offer new educational webinar series, “Smarter Operations. Better Margins.” The four-part series is presented by PCS Software. Designed