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Toyota and Daimler Truck to launch joint truck venture in 2026

Toyota Motor Corporation and Daimler Truck to finalize merger of Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso under new holding in 2026. Toyota Motor Corporation and Daimler Truck have agreed to finalize the merger of their respective truck subsidiaries, Hino Motors Ltd. and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus, under a new holding company to be established in April […]

Truck parking shortage: a growing challenge for the U.S. freight industry

This shortage has significant repercussions, affecting not only driver comfort but also road safety and operational efficiency. The shortage of truck parking has become one of the most pressing challenges for the road freight sector in the United States. This is highlighted in the latest study by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), which takes […]

Bad habits truck drivers should avoid

Bad driving habits not only lead to costly consequences, but they also put road safety at risk. A truck driver has a great responsibility when in charge of a heavy and large vehicle. To ensure their safety and that of others on the road, it is crucial to avoid certain bad habits. Bad driving habits […]

Truck driver stress impacting road safety

68% of truck drivers say that work stress negatively affects their performance. A report published in February by the fleet management platform Geotab has highlighted the need for the transportation industry to provide more support to truck drivers on mental health and work-related stress issues. The study, titled “The ripple effects of driver stress on […]

Trucks through the decades: the journey of U.S. trucks

From the 19th century to the 2010s, let’s retrace the path that trucks have traced throughout U.S. history. On National Retro Day, we take a look at the history of road transportation in the U.S., remembering the beginnings of trucks and following their technological progress and labor development over more than a century. From the […]

Pets and trucking: the ultimate guide to road trippin’ with your pet

Five general measures that will help you travel the road with your four-legged best friend. On February 20th, National Love Your Pet Day is celebrated, a special date to show the affection we feel for our four-legged companions. For truck drivers, whose work can be solitary, having a pet as a companion during their travels […]

2025 Best Fleets to Drive: CarriersEdge results

CarriersEdge, a leading provider of online driver training for the road transport sector, announced on Tuesday the list of the 2025 Best Fleets to Drive. CarriersEdge, a leading provider of online driver training for the road transport sector, announced on Tuesday the list of the 2025 Best Fleets to Drive. This distinction recognizes North American road transport […]

FMCSA extends Regional Emergency Declaration for fuel transporters

Due to weather conditions and the ongoing need for supplies, the FMCSA has extended the declaration until February 15. The Regional Emergency Declaration issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on January 10 has been extended and modified. This declaration was made in response to severe winter storms that affected the United States […]

Top-paying jobs in the trucking industry

The industry offers various job options with above-average salaries, and it is not limited to experienced drivers. Get to know them. The benefits of a career in trucking are notable: a competitive salary, the freedom of life on the road, and the opportunity to travel across the United States while transporting goods. With a clean […]

Truck drivers among the deadliest occupations in the U.S.

The 2023 workplace fatality report shows truck drivers and other transportation workers are among the leading groups with the highest number of deaths. Truck driving is one of the professions that presents the most dangers for workers in the United States. According to the latest report from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries by the […]