Comprehensive Guide to the New Federal Rule for Accessing CDL Licenses

The federal government has redefined who can apply for, renew, or retain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), introducing new restrictions for migrants and issuing direct warnings to several states. A significant change in federal regulations for accessing CDL licenses The nation’s commercial licensing system is undergoing a significant transformation following the implementation of a new […]
What drivers want: more mileage, more pay

The results of the annual Commercial Carrier Journal survey, conducted in collaboration with Netradyne, “What Drivers Want,” have now been published. The results of the annual Commercial Carrier Journal survey, conducted in collaboration with Netradyne, “What Drivers Want,” have now been published. One of the study’s main findings was the decline in miles driven among […]
What Truckers Must Prepare for as a Weakening Polar Vortex Threatens an Early-Season Freeze

A weakening polar vortex is setting the stage for unusual cold across the United States, arriving just after Thanksgiving—precisely when freight traffic spikes and trucking fleets operate at full capacity.
AltLINE reveals: best rest areas and truck stops in the U.S.

AltLINE released an analysis of the best rest areas and truck stops across the United States to highlight the locations best rated by drivers. Last October, AltLINE, a financial solutions company for freight transportation businesses, released an analysis of rest areas and truck stops across the United States to highlight the locations best rated by […]
UPS Crash in Kentucky: The Critical Role of Drivers and Dashcams

The UPS crash in Kentucky highlighted how truck drivers often become first witnesses to major incidents, with dashcam footage providing essential evidence for investigators, fleet managers, and insurers
Halloween activities for truck drivers: take the fun on the road

To celebrate this holiday safely while keeping the fun alive, we’ve put together a list of activities truck drivers can do to embrace the spirit of Halloween on the road. The spookiest season of the year has arrived, and with it, the creativity to celebrate to the fullest. Some people decorate their homes and yards […]
Truck drivers rank the states with the worst roads in the U.S.

According to truck drivers’ opinions in a survey by Overdrive, these are the states with the worst roads in the United States. The digital platform Overdrive conducted a survey in early spring 2025 to gather truck drivers’ opinions about state Departments of Transportation and their management of infrastructure. The survey collected feedback on the current […]
Superstition or Survival? 10 Things Pro Truckers Avoid on the Road to Keep Their Luck Alive

Between superstition and tradition, many seasoned truck drivers swear that there are certain things professionals just don’t do on the road if they want to keep bad luck away. Believe it or not, these rituals are part of an unwritten culture that rides along every mile—from avoiding $50 bills to holding their breath when passing a cemetery.
TRUCKING – Look at how far we’ve come in the last 100 years

The evolution of the trucking industry in the last 100 years: from a new way of transportation to technological innovation. Trucking in the 1920s: The Birth of an Industry A hundred years ago, the trucking industry was in its infancy, navigating a rapidly changing landscape shaped by technological innovation, economic shifts, and evolving infrastructure. The […]
World Mental Health Day: how to care for truck drivers’ mental health

As part of World Mental Health Day, we focus on caring for the mental health of truck drivers. World Mental Health Day reminds us that the road transport industry is one where work is carried out under high levels of stress, often in isolation and far from home. Addressing the mental health of truck drivers […]