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How technology affects driver retention

Friend or foe? 52% of drivers say technology directly influences their decision to stay with or leave a fleet. Fleet telematics company Platform Science published an analysis titled Driver Experience Report 2026, in which, through an anonymous survey of more than 1,100 active commercial drivers, it evaluates the influence of technology on their decision to […]

Dalilah Law seeks to remove non-english speaking commercial drivers

President Donald Trump proposed the “Dalilah Law,” an initiative aimed at prohibiting undocumented immigrants from obtaining commercial driver’s licenses. On February 24, President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address, during which he proposed the “Dalilah Law,” an initiative aimed at prohibiting undocumented immigrants from obtaining commercial driver’s licenses. The proposal was backed […]

CDL Exams Will Be Administered Only in English Under New DOT Rule

The Department of Transportation unveiled a sweeping set of safety measures, including English-only CDL exams, state audits, closure of noncompliant training schools, and a biometric registration system aimed at cracking down on so-called “chameleon carriers.” The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced that all applicants seeking a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required […]

The best truck stops of 2026

Trucker Path has recently unveiled its list of the 100 best truck stops of 2026. Trucker Path released its annual ranking recognizing the highest-rated chains and independent locations across North America. Through its mobile app, used by truck drivers to find truck stops, parking, fuel, and more, the company evaluated ratings and reviews collected over […]

FMCSA finalizes rule to remove 12 trucking regulations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued final rules eliminating 12 regulations considered “burdensome.” The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued final rules eliminating 12 regulations considered “burdensome” and which, according to the agency, do not provide substantial improvements to highway safety. The measures are part of a deregulation initiative launched in […]

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 […]

CVSA’s 2026 international inspection to target ELD manipulation

The 2026 inspection will focus on drivers who falsify or manipulate their electronic logging devices (ELDs) to alter their hours of service. Each year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducts an international inspection across the United States, Mexico, and Canada to assess the condition of commercial vehicles and ensure compliance by motor carriers and […]

Best and Worst States to Be a Truck Driver in the United States in 2026

A new national ranking reveals the best and worst states to be a truck driver in the United States in 2026, measuring truck driver salaries, fatal crashes, congestion and road conditions.

Can love survive the open road? The realities of dating as a trucker

Although one might think that love and trucking don’t always go hand in hand, for many truckers they can be compatible, despite the obstacles. A truck driver’s life comes with advantages many people appreciate: the freedom of the open road, the calm of driving for hours, and a strong sense of independence. However, it also […]

Amulets, faith, and fortune: how truck drivers seek protection around the world

From saints to herbs, truck drivers carry amulets on every trip that, according to their beliefs, protect them in the harsh life of road transport. In a world where truck drivers’ lives are constantly at risk every time they get behind the wheel, having extra protection never hurts. Truck drivers exist in every culture, just […]