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
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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.
TCA Scholarship Fund awards record $182k to 64 students for 2026-27
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has awarded a record-breaking $182,000 to 64 students for the 2026-27 school year. Since its founding in
Texas DOT marks National Work Zone Awareness Week with creative cone creatures
In the U.S., National Work Zone Awareness Day 2026 kicked off Monday, April 20, and continues through Friday, April 24. Law enforcement agencies and state
FHWA’s ‘Freedom to Drive’ initiative aims to eliminate traffic bottlenecks across US
WASHINGTON — The Freedom to Drive initiative, launched April 20, 2026, by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides an opportunity for states to collaborate with
ITS Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index: Hormuz crisis, capacity squeeze drive first sustained cost Increases since COVID
RENO, Nev. — The ITS Logistics U.S. Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index for April shows all port and rail regions elevated to levels of concern, according
Tired of waiting for corrections to your safety record? FMCSA says updates to DataQs program will speed the process
WASHINGTON — Changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) DataQs program will improve turnaround times for truckers awaiting safety record corrections, according to
Prime Inc. to build new regional hub in Georgia’s Spalding County
Prime Inc. has announced plans to establish a new Southeastern Regional hub in Spalding County, Georgia. According to a statement released by Georgia Gov. Brian
Keeping the trucking industry moving: 2026 Technician Appreciation Week set for June 14-20
WASHINGTON — In honor of the hard work and commitment of professional technicians who keep the freight industry rolling, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and
FTR: February stats point to rapidly deteriorating market for shippers
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for February 2026 dropped to -11.9. According to an April 14 statement issued by FTR, this reflects
Next Mile NYC and Emerge Career offer CDL training to inmates at Rikers Island
NEW YORK — New York City’s Next Mile NYC Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program is now offering services to people in custody on Rikers