https://www.movinout.com Proudly Serving The American Truck Driver Since 1975 https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/ready-to-beat-the-heat-this-summer-b-cool-the-cooler-way-to-go-3947.php Long Haul Short Haul OffRoad OnSIte no matter what you drive the goal is to be comfortable stay alert be safe be productive and save money.Summer is coming and the forecast is for another hotter summer.I recently sat down with Steven Andersen F... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/interview-with-ooidas-executive-vice-president-lewie-pugh-3948.php LOUISVILLE KY. Lewie Pugh Executive Vice President of the OwnerOperator Independent Driver Association OOIDA George OConnor Government AffairsDirector of Public Affairs for OOIDA and Josh Klein Deputy Communication Director for OOIDA were kind enough... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/53000-strong-mats-2026-drives-optimism-for-the-year-ahead-3949.php The MidAmerica Trucking Show MATS concluded its 2026 event welcoming 53507 attendees from all 50 states and 55 countries to the Kentucky Exposition Center. Despite a year defined by economic volatility and a testing freight market the final attendanc... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/a-united-front-for-freight-on-capitol-hill-3950.php On Capitol Hill the trucking industry stood shoulder to shoulder with the rail industry to press Congress for action on policies that will improve the movement of freight strengthen safety and support the men and women who keep America moving.ATA Pre... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/atas-statement-on-epas-removal-of-def-sensor-requirement-3951.php Washington DC Following the announcement that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA is removing the diesel exhaust fluid sensor requirement American Trucking Associations Vice President of Energy amp Environmental Affairs Patrick Kelly release... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/ata-truck-tonnage-index-surged-26-in-february-3952.php Washington DC Trucking activity in the United States jumped in February pushing tonnage levels to the highest point in three years. Specifically truck freight tonnage increased 2.6 after gaining 0.7 in January according to the American Trucking Assoc... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/judgements-3953.php When the driver starts out his day he faces everyday decisions that can affect his routine and legality. Such things as taking time to ll out his logbook. Keeping these log books is an attempt for both the company and the police to keep track of the ... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/kenworth-introduces-limited-edition-touramericapaint-scheme-donates-t680-to-freedom-250-museum-tour-3954.php KIRKLAND WA Kenworth announced the launch of a special edition paint scheme created in celebration of the Freedom 250 initiative a nationwide effort honoring the Nations 250th birthday and highlighting the spirit of American trucking. The new design ... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/mid-america-trucking-show-announces-2026-wall-of-fame-inductees-3955.php The MidAmerica Trucking Show MATS is proud to announce the Class of 2026 Wall of Fame inductees Bette Garber Bill Foose and Bill Weaver. These individuals will be honored for their lasting contributions to trucking during the Opening Reception at MAT... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/celebrating-excellence-pmta-honors-2025-driver-of-the-year-3956.php The Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association proudly recognized twelve outstanding professional drivers their annual banquetindividuals who represent the very best of Pennsylvanias trucking industry.Together these elite drivers have achieved an incredibl... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/public-safety-leaders-back-bill-to-crack-down-on-cargo-theft-3958.php Washington DC Members of the American Trucking Associations Law Enforcement Advisory Board wrote to leaders of the House as well as the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee to urge them to swiftly pass legislation to address ... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/registration-now-open-for-44th-annual-shell-rotella-superrigs-in-bristol-tn-3960.php 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 topreregister earlyto secure a designated parking spot and sel... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/truckers-for-troops-seeking-care-package-requests-for-deployed-military-3961.php Truckers for Troops is accepting care package requests for deployed military serving in combat areas.The program operated by the OwnerOperator Independent Drivers Association OOIDA has supported U.S. troops overseas and veterans at home since 2007 t... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/trucking-cares-foundation-supports-nebraska-wildfire-relief-3962.php Washington DC The American Trucking Associations Trucking Cares Foundation donated 2500 to the Nebraska Trucking Association to support the delivery of wildfire relief in the Cornhusker State.The devastating wildfires that have torn through western N... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/truckstop-expands-open-deck-and-overdimensional-freight-tools-with-wize-load-acquisition-3963.php BOISE ID Truckstop.comannounced the acquisition of Wize Load a provider of heavy haul rate intelligence tools as part of its continued investment in heavy haul oversized and specialized freight.Freight that involves open deck heavy haul or overdimens... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/44th-annual-shell-rotella-superrigs-to-be-held-at-the-bristol-motor-speedway-3964.php BRISTOL TN Julie Wright Shell Rotella Brand Manager was at the Shell Rotella booth at the recent MidAmerica Trucking Show in Louisville Kentucky and announced that the 2026 Shell Rotella SuperRigs Competition will be held at the Bristol Motor Speedwa... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/history-is-coming-history-is-coming-freedom-truck-mobile-museums-roll-across-america-3965.php SLIPPERY ROCK PA. From the mountains to the prairies six Freedom Trucks are spreading the news about the path to Americas 250 years of Independence. Much like Paul Revere on his Midnight Ride these Mobile Museums known as Freedom Trucks are traversin... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/brown-named-women-in-trucking-associations-2026-driver-of-the-year-3966.php LOUISVILLE Ky. March 28 2026 The Women In Trucking Association WIT is proud to announce that Ingrid Brown professional driver and operations manager Blackjack Express LLC is the recipient of the 2026 Driver of the Year Award sponsored by Walmart.Br... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/the-new-oils-are-coming-3967.php WASHINGTON DC Engine manufacturers needed some help from oil manufacturers to meet new emissions and fuel economy standards and Oil MFGs answered the call by developing Proposal Category 12 PC12 oils.The PC12 oils were designed for new diesel engines... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/power-service-brings-diesel-injector-dpf-flush-to-walmart-stores-nationwide-3968.php Weatherford TX Power Service a leader in diesel fuel additive technology is pleased to announce that Diesel Injector amp DPF Flush is now available in 3794 Walmart stores across the country bringing the companys singletank fullsystem diesel cleaning ... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/little-texas-to-celebrate-americas-truckers-at-48th-annual-walcott-truckers-jamboree-3969.php WALCOTT IA Little Texas is coming back to the Worlds Largest Truckstop The awardwinning group famous for iconic songs like God Bless Texas and You and Forever and Me is set to take the stage at 700 PM on Friday July 10th during the Walcott Truckers ... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/a-well-deserved-promotion-3970.php Most of the Movin Out crew attended the 2026 MidAmerica Trucking Show in Louisville Kentucky last month. When I say most I am not including myself because I stayed home to keep the office running. Im lying I stayed home because that show kicks my but... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/the-unpredictability-of-modern-trucking-3971.php Modern trucking has become incredibly unpredictable. At Pittsburgh Power we are seeing more and more situations where a truck presents what looks like a simple straightforward fault only for the true cause to be buried much deeper within the layers o... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/founders-guardians-harriet-tubman-3972.php 2026 M. R. McGough LLCI had reasoned this out in my mind there was one of two things I had the right to liberty or death if I could not have one I would have the other. Harriet TubmanAlthough the exact date of her birth is not known Araminta Minty ... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/wesley-martin-3973.php We caught up with Wesley Martin and his family wife Beverly and children Kaylee Emily and Cody at the 2025 Truck Meet at the Crossroads held in California Missouri.Wesley started his career as a Professional Truck Driver in 2000. He has been driving... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/where-it-all-comes-together-people-pride-mercer-at-mats-3974.php Every year the MidAmerica Trucking Show turns Louisville into something larger than itself. The buildings dont change but the energy does. It hums. It stretches. It fills every aisle of the KY Expo Center with movement and conversation. And for Merce... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/transport-for-christ-3975.php In repentance and rest is your salvation in quietness and trust is your strength Isaiah 3015.This is a gentle sentence but it carries surprising weight when you try to live it. Most of us do not experience life as quietness and trust. Life often feel... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/pmta-supports-dalilahs-law-3957.php The Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association supports Dalilahs Law and efforts to strengthen oversight of the commercial drivers license system.A safe and reliable trucking workforce is critical to Pennsylvanias economy where trucks move the vast majorit... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/spot-rates-rise-very-sharply-again-in-the-latest-week-3959.php Data fromTruckstop.comand FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ended March 27 show a spot market that continues to strengthen significantly even as soaring diesel prices offset a substantial portion of those gains for carriers.In the latest w... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/2025-guilty-by-association-truck-show-3910.php JOPLIN MO The 2025 Guilty By Association Truck Show GBATS was held at 4 State Trucks in Joplin Missouri on September 2527. From the rumble of big rigs and showstopping chrome to latenight concerts convoys burnouts and burnouts the 2025 truck show h... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/roadsknz-we-make-you-look-good-3911.php BUFFALO MN. Since 2021 when Steve Carlson purchased Roadsknz Custom Truck Accessories the company has been manufacturing stunning products worthy of the finest show trucks made with pride in their Buffalo Minnesota plant. The company manufactures 304... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/switchblade-turbochargers-a-new-partnership-announced-3912.php BAXTER SPRINGS KS Two years ago we profiled Blaylock Turbochargers and owner Jim Blaylock who has been in the HeavyDuty Turbocharger business for over 45 years. Jims vast knowledge amp experience in the turbo market opened his eyes to develop a new p... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/ata-backs-new-legislation-to-fight-freight-fraud-3913.php Washington DC The American Trucking Associations applauded Senator Todd Young RIN for introducing legislation to reduce freight fraud and theft strengthen regulatory oversight prevent unlawful operations and enhance enforcement across the commercial ... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/ata-truck-tonnage-index-rose-04-in-january-3914.php Washington DC Trucking activity in the United States increased slightly in January but volumes remained at low levels after significant declines in September and October. Specifically truck freight tonnage increased 0.4 after falling 0.2 in December ... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/ata-welcomes-proposed-rule-to-protect-independent-truckers-3915.php Washington DC American Trucking Associations commended the Trump Administration for proposing an independent contractor rule that rescinds a destructive Bidenera classification standard. ATA has long pushed for this proposed rule to protect over 3500... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/ata-welcomes-rulemaking-to-boost-training-opportunity-in-the-trucking-industry-3916.php Washington DC American Trucking Associations applauded the Trump Administration for proposing a rule that would strengthen CDL training schools and diesel mechanic training programs. When finalized the rule will establish a new Workforce Pell Grant p... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/atas-women-in-motion-urges-congress-to-expand-truck-parking-3917.php Washington DC The American Trucking Associations Women In Motion Council called on two congressional committees to prioritize expanding access to truck parking in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization. WIM Chair Emily Williams sent the ... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/preserving-trucking-history-across-borders-aths-expands-international-outreach-with-growing-mexico-presence-3918.php The American Truck Historical Society ATHS is expanding its international footprint with a growing presence in Mexico following a recent visit to Allende Nuevo Len where society leaders met with members of Tracto Clsicos one of Mexicos premier vintag... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/bendix-tech-tips-spring-maintenance-for-braking-air-and-safety-systems-3919.php Winters grip takes a toll on vehicles. With the coming of spring across North America its time to think about preventive maintenance to help keep trucks on the road and rolling safely. This installment of the Bendix Tech Tips series shares springtime... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/commercial-vehicle-safety-alliance-international-roadcheck-scheduled-for-may-1214-3920.php From May 1214 2026 enforcement personnel across the United States Canada and Mexico will participate in the annual International RoadcheckCVSAs 72hour highvisibility inspection and enforcement initiative.For fleets and drivers this isnt just another ... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/five-professional-drivers-recognized-as-2026-tca-drivers-of-the-year-3921.php During the Annual Closing Banquet at the Truckload Carriers Associations TCA Annual Convention in Orlando Florida TCA alongside sponsors Cummins Inc. and Loves Travel Stops proudly announced and celebrated the five winners of the 2026 TCA Professiona... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/fleetworthyand-haas-alert-expand-partnership-to-bring-real-time-stopped-truck-protection-and-emergency-vehicle-alerts-to-drivers-3922.php Fleetworthy the only complete technology suite for fleet readiness announced an expanded partnership with HAAS Alert the leader in digital alerting for roadway safety.Through enhanced integration with Fleetworthy HAAS Alerts Safety Cloud platform wil... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/fmcsa-seeks-18-drivers-to-help-test-hos-pilot-program-3923.php FMCSA currently seeks 18 drivers to help the agency test and finetune two upcoming hoursofservice pilot programs. Over the course of six weeks these drivers will help us make sure the study plans training materials and data collection tools are clear... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/four-pennsylvania-highways-among-atris-2026-top-truck-bottlenecks-3924.php Philadelphia Area Remains Focus of State Truck CongestionThe American Transportation Research Institute ATRI has released its 2026 Top 100 Truck Bottlenecks list identifying the most congested freight bottlenecks on Americas highways a critical data... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/dr-john-mcelligott-a-lifetime-of-service-to-americas-truck-drivers-and-beyond-3925.php The trucking industry has lost one of its most passionate advocates and tireless champions Dr. John McElligott. Dr. John was a physician veteran educator philanthropist and cofounder of the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. He dedicated his life ... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/intermodal-industry-applauds-ruling-on-independent-contractors-statement-by-iana-president-ceo-anne-reinke-3926.php CALVERTON MD The U.S. Department of Labor issued a rule proposal that would replace the current analysis for determining employee status allowing for greater independent contractor categorization under the Fair Labor Standards Act. If finalized the n... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/pacleaseexpands-franchise-network-adds-17-new-us-locations-in-2025-3927.php BELLEVUE WA PacLease a leading fullservice lease and rental company continued to strengthen its franchise network in 2025 adding 17 new locations across the United States. The expansion marks PacLeases broadest network coverage to date both domestica... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/pmta-2025-drivers-of-the-month-3928.php 27.6 Million Safe Miles of Professional ExcellenceThe twelve professional drivers selected as PMTA Safety management Councils 2025 Drivers of the Month represent the very best of Pennsylvanias trucking industry.Collectively these drivers have logged ... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/english-proficiency-cdl-testing-a-safety-standard-not-a-social-issue-3929.php The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that all CDL knowledge testing will be administered in English moving forward. For some this feels like a new development. From a regulatory standpoint however it reinforces a longstanding federal r... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/shapiro-administration-moves-to-rescind-pennsylvanias-heavy-duty-diesel-carb-rule-3930.php In a significant development for Pennsylvanias trucking industry Governor Josh Shapiros January 31 2026 Regulatory Agenda includes formal plans to rescind the Commonwealths HeavyDuty Diesel Emissions Control Program 25 Pa. Code Chapter 126 Subchapter...