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The top truck bottlenecks in the U.S. 2026

The American Transportation Research Institute has released its annual report on freight bottlenecks in the United States. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) published its yearly analysis of the nation’s most congested freight corridors. Using GPS data from trucks, the report evaluates the highways with the highest levels of congestion across the country, ranking them […]

Love on the open road: the best dating apps for truckers

If you’re looking for someone to go the long haul with, here are the best dating apps for truck drivers. They say love is everywhere… but when you’re always on the road, does love follow you? The trucker lifestyle comes with many complications. Spending long hours away from home can cause problems in relationships, making […]

The most congested cities in the U.S. and the world in 2025

The annual TomTom Traffic Index produces a ranking of the most congested cities in the world. The annual TomTom Traffic Index presents an analysis of global traffic trends and commuting habits based on 2025 mobility data. By recording congestion levels and the average number of hours lost during peak hours, the Traffic Index produces a […]

United States Numbered Highway System: how does it work?

The U.S. Numbered Highway System provides an integrated national network of roads designed to facilitate long-distance travel. The numbering of U.S. highways follows a structured system that, to those unfamiliar with it, may appear arbitrary. However, these numbers use a grid-based system grounded in direction, location, and hierarchy for each highway. What is often perceived […]

Cargo theft report 2025: $725 million in losses

Verisk CargoNet reports that cargo theft crime volumes remained stable, with a sharp increase in total losses. Verisk CargoNet’s 2025 report stated that the total number of cargo theft incidents over the past year stabilized compared to 2024. However, the biggest impact in 2025 was the total cost of losses, which rose to nearly $725 […]

States with the most truck drivers in the U.S.

These are the states with the highest number of truck drivers in the United States. The trucking industry employs approximately 3.6 million truck drivers across the United States. If we were to divide this figure among the 50 states, each would have around 72,000 truck drivers in its workforce. However, in practice, this distribution is […]

Gas prices at lowest during the holiday season

Data by the American Automobile Association shows that December has been the cheapest month of the year for gas prices. The magic of Christmas has also arrived for drivers, with gas prices at their lowest level since March. Many Americans will be able to take their road trips with greater peace of mind, knowing that […]

Accident rates rise nearly 30% in winter holiday travel

The month of December becomes one of the most congested of the year, making the risk of an accident more volatile. Winter is the most challenging season on the roads. Weather conditions create dangerous scenarios for drivers that can lead to catastrophic outcomes. However, beyond the weather itself, there is another factor that makes this […]

FMCSA says no to hours-of-service exemptions

FMCSA rejects two requests for exemptions to hours-of-service rules for commercial drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has denied two exemption requests related to Hours of Service (HOS) regulations for commercial motor vehicle drivers, as announced in the Federal Register on December 2. The petitions, submitted by the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) […]

Diesel Reliability in Cold Climates Act of 2025

New bill to authorize manufacturers to suspend engine power-reduction functions and engine shutdowns in diesel vehicles during periods of cold weather. A new bill is being reviewed by the Committee on Environment and Public Works, with the goal of allowing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to authorize manufacturers to suspend engine power-reduction functions and engine […]