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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Learn how to get a CDL in New York, including eligibility requirements, Commercial Learner Permit steps, Entry Level Driver Training, endorsements, testing, and license renewal.
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July 21, 2026
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An Aspiring Truck Driver's Guide to Getting a CDL in New York

If your goal is to become a professional tractor-trailer driver, earning a...

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The EPA is accepting public comments on proposed revisions to its 2027 heavy-duty truck emissions rule, including changes to engine derates, compliance timelines, and emissions-related warranties.
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July 21, 2026
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EPA Seeks Public Input on Proposed Changes to 2027 Truck Emissions Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public feedback on proposed...

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Landstar recognized its 2025 class of Million Mile Safe Drivers, Roadstar honorees, and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient during the 2026 BCO All-Star Celebration.
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July 21, 2026
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Landstar Recognizes Drivers for Reaching Major Safe Driving Milestones

Landstar System recently recognized independent owner-operators for outstanding safety achievements during its...

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Explore some of the largest documented loads ever transported on America's highways, including record-setting reactor vessels, massive transformers, and other remarkable superloads.
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July 20, 2026
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Inside the World of America's Largest Highway Superloads

Some shipments are so large that standard oversized load procedures are no...

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Learn what happens to semi trucks after they leave commercial fleet service, from owner-operators and vocational fleets to exports, driver training, recycling, and restoration.
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July 20, 2026
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Life After the Highway for Retired Semi Trucks

Not every semi truck reaches the end of its working life because...

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