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In brief: bill to support truckers, emissions rules battle, and freight efficiency

In this edition of brief news: truckers could receive overtime pay, fuel producers sue over California emissions rules, and axle weight limits may be modified. GOT Truckers Act: Truckers Could Receive Overtime Pay A bill introduced in the Senate in March by Senator Josh Hawley aims to eliminate taxes on overtime wages. However, this measure […]

Why Now Is a Great Time to Get into the Trucking Business

The transportation sector is evolving in ways that create significant opportunity. By Bob Dilliplaine, Industry Expert at Orange Commercial Credit If you’re looking for a career that combines independence, steady income potential, and long-term demand, now may be the perfect time to enter the trucking industry. Whether you’re considering driving as a company employee or […]

Family and Life on the Road: The Challenge of Balancing Home with a Life in Motion

Balancing family life with a demanding job on the road is one of the toughest challenges facing America’s truck drivers. But a mix of technology, changing family roles, and flexible work policies is helping many find a new kind of stability — even from behind the wheel. For more than 3.5 million professional drivers powering […]

Addressing the retention crisis in the trucking industry

Experts say: the industry needs to move away from the persistent narrative of a so-called driver shortage. On Wednesday, June 18, an online event organized by the newsletter The Inside Lane took place, titled “Where Is the Next Generation? Addressing the Trucking Talent Network Crisis.” The event featured prominent industry members as panelists, including Lewie […]

6 valuable life lessons from truck driver fathers

To honor all fathers, especially those who are truck drivers, we share a list of life lessons they teach us through their example and daily effort.

Highway Superstitions: The Lucky Charms and Rituals Truckers Rely On

Few professions are as deeply tied to isolation and uncertainty as truck driving. With long days, lonely nights, unpredictable weather, and constant risk, many truckers turn to rituals to gain a sense of control over the uncontrollable. St. Christopher and the Virgin Mary: The Most Revered Guardians Religious items are by far the most common […]

Highway bill under debate: are truckers paying too many taxes?

New highway bill sparks debate: truckers pay nearly 20 times more per mile traveled than the average car owner. Congress is currently working on the development of a new highway bill. However, a debate has emerged within the trucking industry that could influence the final decision. According to data from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association […]

Bravery on the Ice: The Unsung Heroes of America’s Frozen Roads

Only the bravest dare to cross them. Ice roads are frozen highways that appear during the harshest winter months, when lakes and rivers transform into icy lifelines. While most of the country stays sheltered from the cold, a group of truckers takes on the impossible: hauling tons of cargo across a surface as unstable as […]

25% of CDL drivers lack English proficiency, survey finds

A recent survey conducted by Overdrive’s digital platform reveals information about the current state of CDL drivers on U.S. roads regarding English proficiency. President Donald Trump’s recent executive order, which strengthens the enforcement of the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement for all commercial vehicle drivers, is expected to have a significant impact on the transportation […]

COVID-19 vaccine no longer recommended for healthy kids and pregnant women: what truck drivers need to know

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has updated its COVID-19 vaccination guidelines, officially removing the routine recommendation for healthy children and pregnant women. While the vaccine remains available, this change affects how families and drivers should plan their healthcare decisions on and off the road. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services […]