The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is moving forward with long-discussed pilot projects that will examine whether truck drivers should be given more flexibility in how they take federally required
FleetFirst: A Smarter Path to Truck Ownership
Opening New Doors for Drivers on the Path to Ownership For many professional drivers, becoming an independent owner-operator has always been the ultimate career goal, a step toward financial independence,
ELP Violations Becoming More Dangerous than Drug and Alcohol Violations?
The trucking industry faces constant challenges in balancing safety, compliance, and the demand for drivers. For decades, drug and alcohol violations have been among the most serious issues rightly viewed
Trucking Fleets Are Rapidly Adopting ADAS to Improve Highway Safety?
As traffic congestion intensifies, distracted driving among passenger vehicle operators persists, and legal liabilities such as nuclear verdicts loom large, trucking fleets are under more pressure than ever to bolster
The ATA’s Push for More Drivers
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) have long been vocal about the so-called “drivers shortage,” constantly advocating for new policies and programs to address the issue. However, a closer look reveals
Women In Motion Advocates for Safe Truck Parking on Capitol Hill
On July 23, members of the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Women In Motion (WIM) Council gathered in Washington, D.C., for their annual “Call on Washington” a strategic initiative aimed at
When Technology Crosses the Line: Privacy Concerns in Trucking
Privacy? In recent years, the trucking industry has witnessed an explosion of new technologies designed to improve safety, compliance, and efficiency. From ELDs (Electronic Logging Devices) to tracking links and
DOT Awards $488M in Grants for Truck Parking and Multimodal Projects
On July 15, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that 30 infrastructure projects across 26 states will receive a combined $488 million in federal funding. These grants, part of the
When Disaster Strikes, Drivers Deliver: Trucking’s Role in Texas Relief
KERRVILLE, TX — July 14, 2025 As historic flooding devastated parts of Central Texas earlier this month, trucking companies across the region mobilized swiftly transforming their fleets into lifelines for
New Trucking Documentary Series DRIVEN Premieres
A Powerful Tribute to America’s Highway Heroes. Today marks the premiere of DRIVEN, a new documentary series that dives deep into the stories of the unsung heroes of the American