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Volvo Trucks has rolled out unattended over-the-air software updates across North America, allowing updates to run while trucks are parked and locked.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 16, 2026

Volvo Rolls Out Unattended Software Updates for Trucks Across North America

Volvo Trucks has rolled out unattended over-the-air software updates across the U.S....

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Iowa truck drivers will take part in an October 17 convoy from West Des Moines to the Iowa State Fairgrounds benefiting Special Olympics Iowa.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 16, 2026

Iowa Truck Convoy Will Raise Money for Special Olympics Athletes

Truck drivers will roll through central Iowa on October 17 for a...

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Truck drivers paying for a DOT physical may be able to save through employer or union coverage and lower-cost FMCSA-certified medical examiners.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 15, 2026

Affordable DOT Physical Options for Truck Drivers

For truck drivers paying for their own DOT physical, the price of...

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Truck drivers and owner-operators can nominate their current carrier for the 2027 Best Fleets to Drive For program through October 31.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 15, 2026

Truck Drivers Can Nominate Their Fleet for the 2027 Best Fleets to Drive For

Nominations are open for the 2027 Best Fleets to Drive For program,...

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Compare free truck stop shower rewards at Love's, Pilot Flying J, and TA/Petro, including fuel requirements, credit expiration, and frequent-driver benefits.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 14, 2026

Best Truck Stop Loyalty Programs for Free Showers

Love’s, Pilot/Flying J, and TA/Petro all offer free showers through their professional...

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TCA has opened enrollment for its 2027 Elite Fleet Program, which evaluates truckload carriers using company data, driver surveys, and workplace benchmarks.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 14, 2026

Enrollment Opens for TCA’s 2027 Elite Fleet Program

The Truckload Carriers Association has opened enrollment for its 2027 Elite Fleet...

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Truck drivers can find September deals from OOIDA, Pilot, Love's, TA, Sheetz, and RaceTrac, including free food, discounted DEF, bonus rewards, and giveaways.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 14, 2026

Truck Driver Appreciation Deals, Giveaways and Events Available This September

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is underway, and several trucking organizations and...

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Learn how ISS safety information, electronic screening, weight checks, random selection and state enforcement criteria can influence which trucks are pulled in for roadside inspection.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 11, 2026

Why Some Trucks Get Pulled in for Inspection While Others Get the Bypass

Two trucks approaching the same weigh station can receive different instructions even...

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Learn why semi-truck tire pressure can fall after a cold night, how temperature affects PSI and when a lower morning reading may point to an air leak.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 11, 2026

Why Semi-Truck Tire Pressure Changes After a Cold Night

A truck can be parked at the end of a mild afternoon...

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Nominations are open for the 2027 Best Fleets to Drive For, giving truck drivers and independent contractors until October 31 to nominate their current carrier.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 11, 2026

Drivers Can Now Nominate Their Carrier for the 2027 Best Fleets to Drive For

Truck drivers who believe their carrier provides a strong place to work...

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