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New action plan targets fraud, safety, and regulatory gaps in U.S. trucking

A roadmap to reform: how TAEC plans to eliminate fraud in American trucking A broad group of state trucking associations has published an action plan identifying seven areas vulnerable to exploitation by malicious actors, as well as proposed solutions to eliminate these fraud schemes. Titled “The Fight for Fairness and Safety: Paving the Way for […]

The top 5 big rigs ever manufactured

Big rigs are more than just machines—they are icons of the open road, symbols of power, endurance, and craftsmanship. Bob Dilliplaine Orange Commercial Credit Big rigs are more than just machines—they are icons of the open road, symbols of power, endurance, and craftsmanship. Over the decades, certain trucks have stood out not only for their […]

Truck drivers are at high risk of developing diabetes

About 11% of the adult population meets the criteria for prediabetes, and there is a particular group at high risk: truck drivers. Diabetes rates in the United States have increased over the past decade, particularly type 2 diabetes. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 15% of adults in […]

Starting in trucking: required permits, registrations, and compliance

Are you a new carrier? This is what you need to know about permits, registration, and compliance. The trucking industry can be quite challenging for beginners and newcomers. With the large amount of information, processes, permits, and records that only seasoned drivers fully understand, entering the sector can feel overwhelming. Even truckers with many years […]

American manufacturers trigger truck “dumping” investigation

Foreign trailer manufacturers under investigation for alleged “dumping” in the U.S. The U.S. truck market is at the center of a trade dispute. After domestic manufacturers reported that companies from Canada, China, and Mexico were engaging in unfair practices harming the local industry, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) opened an investigation to determine whether […]

Fourth fatal crash in Oregon prompts ICE detainer against truck driver

For the fourth time in 2025, a fatal crash in Oregon caused by a truck driver has prompted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to intervene. For the fourth time in 2025, a fatal accident in Oregon caused by a truck driver has prompted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to intervene, issuing a detainer on December […]

Young drivers wanted, older drivers needed: the industry’s biggest dilemma

The road transportation industry remains at a crossroads in its efforts to recruit young drivers, but the workforce keeps aging and seeking retirement. The road transportation industry remains at a crossroads in its efforts to recruit young drivers. However, a report published earlier this year by the American Transportation Research Institute highlighted that the average […]

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 […]

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 […]

Brake Safety Week 2025 results: almost 85% of commercial vehicles had no violations

Results of Brake Safety Week, organized jointly by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and the Department of Transportation, have been published. Results of Brake Safety Week, organized jointly by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and the Department of Transportation, have been published. This inspection was carried out from August 24 to 30, 2025, […]