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The Texas Trucking Association recognized professional drivers, carriers, technicians, and safety leaders during its 2026 Safety and Maintenance Awards, honoring excellence in trucking safety and operations.
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August 21, 2026
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Texas Trucking Association Honors Drivers, Carriers and Technicians for Safety Excellence

The Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) recognized professional drivers, safety leaders, technicians and...

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TechCelerate Now has updated its website with new educational resources, videos, and an enhanced ROI calculator to help motor carriers evaluate advanced truck safety technologies.
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August 12, 2026
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TechCelerate Now Updates Website with New Truck Safety Technology Resources

TechCelerate Now (TCN), a government-industry program focused on advanced truck safety technologies,...

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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
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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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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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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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Learn why a commercial truck can be legal at 80,000 pounds and still receive an overweight citation because of axle weight limits and the Federal Bridge Formula.
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July 13, 2026
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Why an 80,000-Pound Truck Can Still Get an Overweight Ticket

Ask most people about truck weight limits, and they’ll answer with one...

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Cargo theft is becoming more organized and more sophisticated. Learn practical strategies professional truck drivers can use to reduce risk, protect high-value freight, and stay one step ahead of cargo thieves.
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July 6, 2026
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Cargo Theft Prevention Strategies Every Truck Driver Should Know

Cargo thieves are becoming more organized, more patient, and more selective. They’re...

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See why Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnel, Donner Pass, Cabbage Hill, Fancy Gap, and Black Mountain remain some of America's most challenging mountain routes for commercial vehicles.
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July 2, 2026
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America's Most Challenging Mountain Passes for Commercial Vehicles

Mountain passes have always been part of long-haul trucking. Whether crossing the...

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Michigan has lifted the final state spring weight restrictions for 2026, allowing normal commercial weight operations to resume on trunkline highways
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May 18, 2026
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Michigan Truck Weight Restrictions Have Now Ended for the 2026 Spring Season

Commercial traffic moving through Michigan no longer requires navigating remaining state seasonal...

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The American Trucking Associations names 20 elite professional drivers as the 2026 2027 America’s Road Team Captains, highlighting safety leadership, industry advocacy, and millions of miles of safe driving experience.
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January 26, 2026
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ATA Introduces the 2026 2027 America’s Road Team Captains

The American Trucking Associations has selected 20 professional drivers to serve as...

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