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Apr 10, 2025

Nashville’s Traffic Trap: The Bottleneck That’s Costing Truckers Big

This Jam Ain’t Just Annoying — It’s Expensive.

Introduction If you’ve ever driven through Nashville and had your blood pressure spike from bumper-to-bumper traffic, you’re not alone — and now you’ve

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Apr 10, 2025

ATA Backs New Bill to Tackle Cargo Theft — But Will It Actually Stop the Stealin’?

The Fight Against Freight Theft Just Got Real.”

Introduction Cargo theft ain't new. It’s been around longer than diesel fumes and diner coffee — but in the last couple years, it's been skyrocketing,

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Apr 10, 2025

Over 14,300 Freight Workers Laid Off — Is Trucking the Next Domino?

The Fog Is Thick, But the Message Is Clear: Change Is Here.”

Introduction If you thought things were cooling off in freight… buckle up. It’s official — more than 14,300 workers in the freight sector have been laid

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Apr 10, 2025

Traton Says the North American Truck Market Is Slowing Down — Should Drivers Be Worried?

Empty Lots, Quiet Loads — The Calm Before the Storm?

Introduction If you’ve been feeling like the freight lanes are a little lighter and the rates ain’t what they used to be, you’re not imagining things.

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Apr 10, 2025

Heavier Loads, Bigger Battles: Will Congress Let Trucks Carry More?

The Bigger the Load… The Bigger the Risk?

Introduction Alright, let’s get into it. Word on the blacktop is that trucking associations are pushing Congress to test out higher weight limits on freight

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Apr 10, 2025

Is AI the New Dispatcher? Uber Freight’s High-Tech Route Shake-Up

Introduction Alright, let’s talk about something that’s rollin’ into the industry faster than a new hire hittin’ a curb on day one — artificial intelligence.

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Apr 10, 2025

Smart Moves for Young Truckers: A Summary of What You Need to Know

CDL Drivers Wanted – Mission, TX Job Fair April 10!

This post brings together key insights from multiple trucking articles that every new driver should check out. Whether you’re choosing your first job

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Apr 09, 2025

Title: Texas Trucking Job Fair Rolls In – Opportunities Ahead for CDL Drivers

Meet Top Employers. Get Hired On the Spot.

Introduction Attention drivers, rookies, and career-changers: if you’re anywhere near Mission, Texas, on **April 10, 2025**, go ahead and pencil in a pit

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Apr 09, 2025

Top 10 Trucker Gadgets That Are Actually Worth the Money

Built for the Cab, Backed by Real Drivers

Introduction Look—we’ve all seen those “must-have gadget” lists that are more fluff than function. But if you’re living that driver life for real, you

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Apr 09, 2025

Young Truckers: Don’t Let These Companies Play You

Young, Broke, and Lied To – Welcome to Your First Trucking Job

Introduction So you finally got that CDL. You passed the test, maybe sat through a few horror stories in orientation, and now you're ready to roll. But

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Apr 09, 2025

From CDL to CEO: Truckers Who Built Empires After the Road

From long haul to legacy – this is what building looks like

Introduction For most people, a commercial driver’s license (CDL) is a ticket to a solid paycheck and a life on the open road. But for some, it’s the first

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Apr 09, 2025

Title: South Dakota Drops Spring Load Limits – Big News for Big Loads

No more spring limits. Just wide-open roads and heavy hauls

Introduction Spring just got a little less annoying for South Dakota truckers. The state’s Department of Transportation officially lifted spring load

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Apr 09, 2025

Title: Truckers Are Tired of Getting Set Up – New Bill Aims to Shut Down Staged Accidents

Another setup? This trucker saw it coming — but barely

Introduction Imagine cruisin’ along, mindin’ your business, and suddenly a car cuts you off, slams the brakes—and boom—you’re the bad guy. These ain’t

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Apr 09, 2025

🧠 Breaking the Mold: 7 Must-Read Trucking Stories Every Driver Should Know

Thinking about the future hits different at sunset.

This blog post breaks down key takeaways from a video that pulls together seven high-impact trucking articles. From smart pivots and political fights

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