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Texas: What Happened to the USPS Driver Found Dead Inside His Mail Truck?

OSHA is investigating the death USPS driver who was found unconscious during an extreme heat event in Texas.

Can You Drive a Truck in the U.S. With a Mexican License?

Searches about Mexican CDL equivalents, trucking jobs and work permits in the United States are surging across Google, ChatGPT and other AI platforms. One of the most common questions among drivers and migrants is whether a Mexican commercial license is valid in the U.S. The short answer is yes — but only under specific conditions.

Why the U.S. Leads the World in Truck Traffic: The Global Powerhouse of Road Freight

Why the U.S. leads the world in truck traffic. With over 13.5 million heavy trucks and a logistics culture built on speed and flexibility, the U.S. is unmatched in the volume and scale of road freight transport.

Truckers on Memorial Day: The Silent Heroes of America’s Highways

As America honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to the nation, thousands of truck drivers continue moving across the country’s highways. A Day to Remember Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, was established after the Civil War to honor fallen soldiers. Over the years, it has […]

How Truckers Deliver the Magic of Easter: The Journey of the Chocolate Egg from Factory to Your Home

Every spring, Easter brings color, sweetness, and joy to families across the United States. But few people stop to think about how all those Easter goodies actually get to their destination. Behind the scenes, it’s America’s truckers who make it all happen—mile by mile. Every spring, Easter brings color, sweetness, and joy to families across […]

Volvo VNL 2024: a redesign for efficiency and driver comfort

The redesign of the 2024 Volvo VNL places a strong emphasis on driver comfort and productivity. After seven years since its launch in 2017, Volvo redesigned the VNL to comply with new emissions regulations. The new VNL, introduced in early 2024, is a more efficient and technologically advanced model, while maintaining the durability and capability […]

Choosing between new and used trucks for your business

Buying new vs. used trucks, a quick guide to make the right choice. Acquiring a used truck can be the ideal solution for companies with tight budgets. According to the Truck Purchase and Lease Survey published by Overdrive.com, approximately 60% of owner-operators acquire Class 8 trucks that are second-hand. However, opting for a used truck […]

A quick guide to healthy eating for truckers

Improve your eating habits and stay healthy on your trips. One of the main challenges faced by truck drivers is related to health. Staying fit and healthy becomes a daily task that, at times, proves difficult for truckers due to the long hours spent on the road and the limited options of food and beverages […]

Wise Choice Trans. Corp. bankruptcy filing

With 34 power units and 33 drivers, the company filed for bankruptcy last thursday. Based in Hayward, California, Wise Choice Trans. Corp., with 34 power units and 33 drivers, filed for bankruptcy with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California last thursday. Established in 2009, the company provided last-mile, partial and full […]

US Department of Labor introduces new labor classification regulation

Controversies surrounding the determination of employee or independent contractor status. On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a new regulation modifying guidelines for determining the classification of employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This regulation, effective from March 11, 2024, aims to establish a more consistent analysis […]