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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 […]

Details emerge on 25% tariffs affecting heavy-duty truck

The tariffs scheduled to take effect on November 1, recently had several aspects of their implementation clarified. The Trump administration announced a few weeks ago the implementation of 25% tariffs on heavy truck imports under Section 232. These tariffs were scheduled to take effect on November 1 and would apply to all imports of heavy […]

Expansion project in Florida will add 100 truck parking spaces

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced new infrastructure projects that will take place in the central part of the state. An expansion project in Florida will add 100 truck parking spaces and 17 miles of express lanes on Interstate 4. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced new infrastructure projects that will take place in the […]

In brief: new CDL law, ELD ban, and truck recalls

New CDL legislation to enforce English-only testing nationwide, FMCSA revokes five ELDs and the NHTSA announces major Mack recall. Safe Commercial Driver’s License Act of 2025 A bill was introduced this week by a group of lawmakers with the purpose of strengthening regulations related to the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), requiring stricter penalties for states […]

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 […]

Results of Safe Driving Week: more than 2,500 fines and warnings

Operation Safe Driving Week 2025 concluded with a total of 8,739 vehicles stopped. Operation Safe Driver Week 2025 concluded with a significant overview of road safety in North America, involving police officers from both Canada and the United States. This joint effort, part of the annual initiative led by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), […]

Ending CDL reciprocity: the U.S. seeks stricter measures

New bill would require states to comply with the strict CDL regulations recently established. The U.S. House of Representatives has introduced new legislation aimed at codifying recent changes in the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, specifically related to tightening the requirements for foreign nationals to obtain or maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Additionally, the […]

Cargo theft costs the transportation industry $18 million in losses

Cargo theft has been one of the most persistent issues facing the freight transportation industry so far in 2025. Cargo theft has been one of the most persistent issues facing the freight transportation industry so far in 2025. Companies have become one of the most common targets for criminals, making it increasingly difficult to prepare […]

Expanding opportunities for young drivers: the DRIVE Safe Act

The House of Representatives has reintroduced a proposal aimed at facilitating access for young drivers under the age of 21 to operate trucks across state borders. The United States House of Representatives has reintroduced a proposal aimed at facilitating access for truck drivers under the age of 21 to operate trucks across state borders. The […]

Dashboard for the Road: everything a truck driver needs in one place

Discover the features of the Dashboard for the Road, where everything a truck driver needs is just one click away. The world of truck drivers never stops. Between long working hours and the pressure of meeting delivery deadlines, drivers have little time to rest, disconnect from work, and reconnect with life. In such a dynamic […]