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Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund awards $130K to Truckers Against Trafficking as part of a $1.13M grant round supporting safety and workforce initiatives.
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May 6, 2026

Bridgestone Grant Sends $130K to Truckers Against Trafficking as Part of $1.13M Funding Round.

Truck drivers and carriers are seeing continued investment in anti-trafficking efforts, with...

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FMCSA is preparing to roll out the Motus registration system. Learn what the changes mean for identity verification, USDOT updates, and motor carrier registration.
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May 4, 2026

FMCSA Plans Motus Rollout for Motor Carrier Registration Changes

Motor carrier registration is moving into a new system as federal regulators...

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Western Star expands its 2026 Star Nation Experience with new competition formats and a focus on driver skill to strengthen recruitment and industry engagement.
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May 1, 2026

Western Star Expands Star Nation to Spotlight Driver Skill and Industry Pride

Western Star Trucks is expanding its Star Nation Experience for 2026, adding...

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FMCSA strengthens identity verification in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to improve accuracy, prevent fraud, and protect driver records.
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April 30, 2026

FMCSA Tightens Identity Verification in Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is adding stronger identity verification requirements...

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Kansas names six Road Team Captains to represent truck drivers through 2028, highlighting safety records, experience, and long-term consistency.
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April 30, 2026

Kansas Names Six Road Team Captains to Represent Drivers Through 2028

The Kansas Motor Carriers Association has named six Road Team Captains for...

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Iowa 80 Trucking Museum is expanding with 25,000 more square feet of space and new historic trucks for drivers to see.
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April 24, 2026

Iowa 80 Trucking Museum Expansion Adds More Space and New Historic Trucks

The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum in Walcott, Iowa, is expanding with a...

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ATA is accepting nominations for the 2026 Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award, with submissions due by July 31.
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April 21, 2026

ATA Opens Nominations for 2026 Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image...

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TravelCenters of America honors two drivers with the 2026 Citizen Driver award, recognizing millions of safe miles, mentorship, and leadership across the trucking industry.
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April 15, 2026

TA Honors Two Drivers for Safety, Mentorship, and Long Haul Leadership

TravelCenters of America (TA) has named two professional drivers as 2026 Citizen...

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Kenworth revives its iconic TourAmerica paint scheme on select models, tying the limited edition design to the Freedom 250 initiative and a nationwide mobile museum tour.
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April 15, 2026

Kenworth TourAmerica Paint Scheme Returns: Where It’s Available and What It Means for 2026

Kenworth has reintroduced its TourAmerica paint scheme as a limited edition option...

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FTR opens registration for its 2026 Transportation Conference in Indianapolis, focusing on freight trends, equipment outlooks, and market forecasting.
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April 14, 2026

FTR Opens Registration for 2026 Transportation Conference in Indianapolis

Planning for the second half of the year is already underway as...

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