Magazine / Industry News
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100 Years of Route 66 . . . is just the beginning
Did you know this year is the 100th Anniversary of Route 66? If you are a listener of Tracing the Path podcast, you’ll know that Route 66 started when the US government wanted to see if camels performed better than horses in Westward Expansion. Y... -
ATA, TCA, & NTTC Statement on Gas Tax Suspension Proposals
Washington, DC… In recent response to proposals to suspend the gas tax, the American Trucking Associations, Truckload Carriers Association, and National Tank Truck Carriers released this statement: “We understand and appreciate the desire to prov... -
ATA’s Statement on Partial Reclassification of Marijuana
Washington, DC… Following action by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana, American Trucking Associations Vice President of Safety Policy Brenna Lyles issued this sta... -
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Edged 0.3% Higher in March
Washington, DC… Trucking activity in the United States rose 0.3% in March after surging 2.9% in February, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index. “While March wasn’t partic... -
Cargo Theft Bill Championed by ATA Passes House
Washington, DC… The American Trucking Associations applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for voting to pass the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA). CORCA is bipartisan legislation that would establish a unified, federal response... -
CDL Compliance Is Back in the Spotlight—And It’s Getting Real
There are a lot of policy debates in this industry that stay theoretical. This isn’t one of them. Over the past week, the issue of CDLs issued to non-domiciled drivers moved out of the gray area and into real consequences-on two separate fronts. Ne... -
FDA Paves Way for Oral Fluid Drug Testing Following ATA Advocacy
Agency action also opens the door to acceptance of hair testing Washington — Today, the American Trucking Associations applauded the Trump Administration for taking a critical step towards unlocking advanced drug testing methodologies in safety sen... -
Judgements - The Gambler
As with most weeks in this line of work, it was grueling—racing to make deliveries on me, then rushing just as fast to complete pickups. This week was no different. The driver had picked up a load of bags bound for a charcoal plant in West Virginia... -
DEF Relief....No Seriously, NOT An April Fool's Joke
When the System Fails the Operator: EPA Moves on DEF Sensor Issues There’s a difference between compliance and functionality-and when those two drift apart, the people paying the price are the ones behind the wheel. Recently, the Environmental Prot... -
PMTA Honors Pennsylvania’s Safest Fleets at 2026 Fleet Safety Awards Luncheon
Several member companies of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA) were recognized for their outstanding commitment to highway safety during the 2026 Fleet Safety Awards Luncheon, sponsored by Great West, An Old Republic Company. The awards ... -
The Email You Think Is FMCSA… Isn’t
There’s a new threat moving through our industry, and it’s not mechanical, regulatory, or operational. It’s digital—and it’s convincing. Motor carriers across the country are being targeted by increasingly sophisticated phishing scams, many... -
THIS IS MOTUS!!!!!!!! (Think King Leonidas)
If you’ve ever logged into an FMCSA system and thought, there has to be a better way, good news. That day is coming. Also, fair warning, it is bringing some accountability with it. FMCSA’s new registration platform, MOTUS, is not a minor update. ... -
Shell Starship Continues Its Journey to Demonstrate Real-World Efficiency - Makes Recent Stop at Shell Eco-marathon Americas 2026 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
As the transport vehicle for the INDYCAR Administrative Trailer, Shell Starship travels to nearly every race on the 2026 calendar, demonstrating how efficient technologies can perform under real operating conditions. It made a recent special stop at ... -
Registration Now Open for 44th Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs in Bristol, TN
Registration is now open for the 44th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs®, returning to Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN, June 25 to 27, 2026. Drivers across the U.S. and Canada are encouraged to pre-register early to secure a designated parkin... -
Truck Parking Club Adds Victor Westerlund as Chief Financial Officer to Accelerate Next Phase of Growth
CHATTANOOGA, TN… Truck Parking Club, a leading marketplace connecting truck drivers and fleets with reservable parking nationwide, has announced the appointment of Victor Westerlund as Chief Financial Officer as the company continues to scale its... -
Truckers For Troops Seeking Care Package Requests For Deployed Military
Truckers for Troops® is accepting care package requests for deployed military serving in combat areas. The program, operated by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association - OOIDA, has supported U.S. troops overseas and veterans at home sin... -
Truckstop.com relaunches Freight Nation podcast as "Behind the Freight
Boise, ID… Truckstop.com, a freight technology company, has relaunched its podcast under a new name. Behind the Freight is the latest step in its ongoing commitment to providing carriers, brokers, and freight professionals with the tools, insig... -
4 State Trucks Expands National Network with Two New Authorized Dealers
Joplin, MO… 4 State Trucks, a leading nationwide retailer of heavy-duty truck parts and accessories, is proud to announce the addition of two new authorized dealers: Pickett Custom Trucks and Holst Truck Parts. These partnerships further strengthen... -
American Omni Trading Company – Where Quality Meets Value
KATY, TX — For more than 36 years, the Brackin family of Katy, Texas, has built a reputation for delivering high-quality commercial truck and bus tires designed to maximize value and performance. Through strategic global sourcing and decades of ind... -
Zeke Haddle Retires After 50 Years At R&J Trucking
BOARDMAN, OH…. Carl (Zeke) Haddle has retired after working 50 years at R&J Trucking (American Bulk Commodities). Zeke started driving for R&J in April 1976 at the age of 24. His wife of 53 years, Joanne told me that Zeke was unemployed a...