May 28, 2026
If you visit a truck dealer lot today, you’ll notice something not seen in years: real inventory. There’s a lineup of trucks available, with options and prices that seem surprisingly low in comparison to used equipment in 2022 and 2023, as if a window had been left open. This influx is tied to the FMCSA’s […]
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May 9, 2026
Trucking’s Health Crisis On a cold winter morning, a group of truck driver trainees enters a classroom at Prime Inc., a Springfield, Missouri-based trucking company. At the front of the room is Siphiwe Baleka, an energetic former swimming champion in his 40s, sharing concerning insights about trucker health. “If you haven’t started thinking about your […]
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May 4, 2026
Currently, a visit to a truck dealer lot reveals something rarely seen in recent years: genuine inventory. Trucks are lined up, offering various choices at prices that seem significantly lower compared to the prices from 2022 and 2023. This change is no coincidence; it’s a consequence of the FMCSA’s compliance enforcement efforts in 2026 impacting […]
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April 18, 2026
A motorway service station has stepped up by offering a walk-in clinic for drivers, collaborating with the NHS. Nurses from Bath and North East Somerset Enhanced Medical Services (BEMS) and the Wiltshire Health Improvement Hub provided blood pressure screenings and health advice at the Chippenham Pit Stop in Wiltshire. Many truck drivers are on the […]
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March 30, 2026
Air Canada Jet Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia NEW YORK — Federal investigators reported on Tuesday that an alarm from a runway warning system did not activate moments before an Air Canada aircraft collided with a fire truck while landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York. During a press conference, National Transportation Safety Board […]
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March 19, 2026
Winter Preparations for Truck Drivers Though winter technically begins on December 21, many regions in North America are already facing harsh weather conditions. While the majority can remain at home to avoid the snowy and icy roads, truck drivers are often required to keep driving. Essential Emergency Kit If you haven’t already, it’s critical to […]
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March 18, 2026
National Truck Equipment Association’s New Guidelines The National Truck Equipment Association has published guidelines aimed at managing costs effectively by accurately specifying parts for new work trucks. Comprehensive Specifications The guidelines recommend that specifications should encompass a wide range of components, including frames, suspensions, engines, transmissions, brakes, lights, power takeoffs, tires, and specialized equipment. Robert […]
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March 14, 2026
Arizona’s House Bill 2345, introduced on January 15, proposes making it a Class 5 felony for undocumented individuals to possess a fake commercial driver’s license. Law enforcement will be mandated to impound any commercial motor vehicles involved in such stops. If the vehicle is registered to the driver, it will be seized and sold. If […]
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February 24, 2026
February 24, 2026 1:00 PM, EST Key Takeaways: Eckert emphasizes that uninsured and underinsured motorist property damage coverage is essential for fleets, given that nearly 1 in 7 drivers in the U.S. is uninsured. Insufficient coverage from at-fault drivers can leave trucking companies vulnerable to repair costs, income loss due to downtime, and additional expenses. […]
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February 23, 2026
Updated November 12, 2024 08:18PM Having spent numerous nights sleeping in different vehicles—from Subaru Outbacks to Volkswagen buses—I’ve learned that vehicle camping is an art. Although I appreciate traditional tent camping, my VW Jetta served as a makeshift bedroom for over a decade, allowing me to fold down the back seats and transform the trunk […]
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