Construction has begun on a Wyoming DOT project that will add 365 truck parking spaces along Interstate 80 near Evanston, with work scheduled through 2028.
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July 24, 2026

Wyoming Begins Construction on 365 New Truck Parking Spaces Along Interstate 80

Truck drivers traveling through southwest Wyoming will see construction activity over the...

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Learn how cargo securement requirements change based on freight type, including dry van freight, flatbed loads, steel coils, heavy equipment, refrigerated freight, and more.
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July 23, 2026

How Cargo Securement Requirements Change Based on Freight Type

Cargo securement is one of the most important responsibilities a truck driver...

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Truck drivers share the rookie mistakes they learned the hard way, from trailer hookups and trip planning to weather, routing, and load management.
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July 23, 2026

The Rookie Mistakes Truck Drivers Say They Learned the Hard Way

Most truck drivers can name at least one early mistake that changed...

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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released the top 10 commercial vehicle violations identified during June inspections, with brake issues, inspection records, and registration violations leading the list.
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July 23, 2026

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Highlights Top Commercial Vehicle Violations Found During June Inspections

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released the most common violations identified during...

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Volvo Trucks North America and PACCAR have announced recalls affecting more than 3,800 Volvo, Peterbilt, and Kenworth commercial trucks and tractors due to steering and brake-related safety concerns.
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July 23, 2026

Volvo, Peterbilt, and Kenworth Recalls Affect More Than 3,800 Commercial Trucks

Thousands of commercial trucks and tractors are included in two newly announced...

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Learn what happens behind the scenes when an interstate closes, from dispatch decisions and truck detours to the supply chain effects that continue after traffic begins moving again.
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July 22, 2026

How Interstate Closures Affect Freight Beyond the Traffic Backup

An interstate closure doesn’t automatically send every truck onto the nearest detour....

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Learn why truck routes sometimes close before wildfire flames reach the roadway and how smoke, emergency operations, and infrastructure inspections influence reopening decisions.
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July 22, 2026

Why Smoke Can Shut Down a Truck Route Before You Ever See a Wildfire

A highway closure during wildfire season can catch truck drivers off guard....

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Texas has opened its first mechanical runaway truck ramp in El Paso, giving commercial drivers a new emergency escape option on westbound Loop 375 near I-10.
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July 22, 2026

Texas Opens First Mechanical Runaway Truck Ramp in El Paso

Texas has added a new safety feature for commercial drivers traveling through...

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Wisconsin State Patrol completed its sixth annual Trooper in a Truck campaign, using semi trucks and buses to identify unsafe driving near commercial vehicles.
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July 22, 2026

Wisconsin Trooper in a Truck Campaign Targeted Unsafe Driving Near Commercial Vehicles

Wisconsin State Patrol troopers rode alongside professional drivers from July 13 through...

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Learn how commercial truck tire chain laws differ by state, including where drivers must carry chains, where chain controls are used, and what to know before traveling through winter conditions.
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July 21, 2026

A State-by-State Guide to Commercial Truck Tire Chain Laws

Winter weather can change road conditions quickly, especially on mountain highways where...

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