https://www.movinout.com Proudly Serving The American Truck Driver Since 1975 https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/2026-crossroads-truck-meet-3976.php ... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/mcclymonds-supply-transit-driver-promotes-copd-awareness-at-nations-capital-3977.php WASHINGTON DC. The week of March 16th members and friends of the COPD Foundation Bronchiectasis and other Associations converged in Washington DC for a day of lung health advocacy with the nations lawmakers.The group was joined by Tom Manges Rocky a ... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/three-professional-truck-drivers-honored-with-the-aths-golden-achievement-award-3978.php It was an evening filled with friends family and fellowship on April 25th at the Hosss Steak and Sea House in Huntingdon Pennsylvania. There were plenty of tales about the good old days of trucking.The occasion was presenting the American Truck Histo... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/100-years-of-route-66-is-just-the-beginning-3979.php Did you know this year is the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 If you are a listener of Tracing the Path podcast youll know that Route 66 started when the US government wanted to see if camels performed better than horses in Westward Expansion.Yes The g... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/ata-tca-nttc-statement-on-gas-tax-suspension-proposals-3980.php 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 statementWe understand and appreciate the desire to provide relief t... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/atas-statement-on-partial-reclassification-of-marijuana-3981.php Washington DC Following action by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration to reclassify statelicensed medical marijuana American Trucking Associations Vice President of Safety Policy Brenna Lyles issued this statementWe... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/ata-truck-tonnage-index-edged-03-higher-in-march-3982.php 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 ForHire Truck Tonnage Index.While March wasnt particularly strong sequen... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/cargo-theft-bill-championed-by-ata-passes-house-3983.php 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 to the grow... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/cdl-compliance-is-back-in-the-spotlightand-its-getting-real-3984.php There are a lot of policy debates in this industry that stay theoretical.This isnt one of them.Over the past week the issue of CDLs issued to nondomiciled drivers moved out of the gray area and into real consequenceson two separate fronts.New York Fu... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/fda-paves-way-for-oral-fluid-drug-testing-following-ata-advocacy-3985.php Agency action also opens the door to acceptance of hair testingWashington Today the American Trucking Associations applauded the Trump Administration for taking a critical step towards unlocking advanced drug testing methodologies in safety sensitiv... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/judgements-the-gambler-3986.php As with most weeks in this line of work it was gruelingracing 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 locat... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/def-reliefno-seriously-not-an-april-fools-joke-3987.php When the System Fails the Operator EPA Moves on DEF Sensor IssuesTheres a difference between compliance and functionalityand when those two drift apart the people paying the price are the ones behind the wheel.Recently the Environmental Protection Ag... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/pmta-honors-pennsylvanias-safest-fleets-at-2026-fleet-safety-awards-luncheon-3988.php 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 lunc... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/the-email-you-think-is-fmcsa-isnt-3989.php Theres a new threat moving through our industry and its not mechanical regulatory or operational.Its digitaland its convincing.Motor carriers across the country are being targeted by increasingly sophisticated phishing scams many of them impersonatin... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/this-is-motus-think-king-leonidas-3990.php If youve 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.FMCSAs new registration platform MOTUS is not a minor update. This is a ful... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/shell-starship-continues-its-journey-to-demonstrate-real-world-efficiency-makes-recent-stop-at-shell-eco-marathon-americas-2026-at-indianapolis-motor-speedway-3991.php 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 Sh... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/registration-now-open-for-44th-annual-shell-rotella-superrigs-in-bristol-tn-3992.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/truck-parking-club-adds-victor-westerlund-as-chief-financial-officer-to-accelerate-next-phase-of-growth-3993.php 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 nationa... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/truckers-for-troops-seeking-care-package-requests-for-deployed-military-3994.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/truckstopcomrelaunches-freight-nation-podcast-as-behind-the-freight-3995.php Boise ID Truckstop.com a freight technology company has relaunched its podcast under a new name.Behind the Freightis the latest step in its ongoing commitment to providing carriers brokers and freight professionals with the tools insights and support... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/4-state-trucks-expands-national-network-with-two-new-authorized-dealers-3996.php Joplin MO 4 State Trucks a leading nationwide retailer of heavyduty 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 4 State... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/american-omni-trading-company-where-quality-meets-value-3997.php KATY TX For more than 36 years the Brackin family of Katy Texas has built a reputation for delivering highquality commercial truck and bus tires designed to maximize value and performance. Through strategic global sourcing and decades of industry ex... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/zeke-haddle-retires-after-50-years-at-rj-trucking-3998.php BOARDMAN OH. Carl Zeke Haddle has retired after working 50 years at RampJ Trucking American Bulk Commodities.Zeke started driving for RampJ in April 1976 at the age of 24. His wife of 53 years Joanne told me that Zeke was unemployed at the time and s... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/eyes-up-phones-downwhat-pennsylvanias-new-distracted-driving-law-means-for-truckers-3999.php Professional truck drivers know roadway conditions can change in a split second andstaying focused behind the wheel is essential.Eliminatingdistractions means quicker response times when traffic shifts protecting you and everyone elseon the road.Wit... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/panel-of-judges-finalized-for-shell-rotella-superrigs-at-bristol-motor-speedway-4000.php The panel of judges for the 44th annual Shell RotellaSuperRigsTruck Beauty Contest taking place June 25 to 27 at Bristol Motor Speedway is officially set bringing together a respected mix of industry veterans and fresh perspective.Returning to the pa... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/oh-sweet-sassy-molasses-aka-im-about-to-lose-my-mind-4001.php Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote is his poem Locksley Hall In the spring a young mans fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. Spring is the season for love.Lord Tennyson apparently never wrote a poem about the thoughts of a middleaged Granny who is about ... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/nextgen-trucking-at-mercer-where-the-future-is-already-in-motion-4002.php On a bright busy day at Mercer Transportations annual Jamboree a group of students from the Next Generation in Trucking Association stepped onto Mercers campus with a sense of direction that was impossible to miss. This wasnt a tentative introduction... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/founders-guardians-jimmy-stewart-4003.php 2026 M. R. McGough LLCThe secret to a happy life is to accept change gracefully.Jimmy StewartJames Maitland Stewart was born on Wednesday May 20 1908 in Indiana Pennsylvania. He was one of three children born to Alex and Elizabeth Stewart. Jimmy enj... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/a-2-bolt-vs-a-25000-engine-guess-who-won-4004.php Very often a truck comes through the door that drives home a lesson you do not forget. It is usually not some massive obvious failure that takes things down. Often it is something small that quietly creates a much bigger problem behind the scenes.Thi... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/ernie-adams-4005.php Ernie Adams from New Florence Pennsylvania grew up in a family of truckers and that is all that he ever wanted to do. He has been driving for 27 years. We caught up with Ernie and his son Kit at the 2026 MidAmerica Trucking Show in Louisville Kentuck... https://www.movinout.com/magazine/article/transport-for-christ-4006.php Since Ive been thinking about it Ive concluded that one of the most profound forms of loneliness is not physical isolation even if it is challenging enough. It is the feeling of isolation that comes from speaking yet not being heard.We are all famili... 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...