Trucking companies and owner-operators received more welcome news this week as diesel prices continued their downward trend across the United States. According to the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the national average price for on-highway diesel fell another 9 cents per gallon during the first week of July. Even better, the…
A new federal funding initiative could soon make CDL training more affordable for many future truck drivers, but some CDL Schools are already advertising that “faster” training might be a better option. We disagree, faster is not better when it comes to trucking, not when you are learning, and earning a commercial driver’s license nor when…
Research shows that women truck drivers are statistically safer commercial motor vehicle operators, with fewer safety violations, greater compliance with federal safety regulations, and lower crash risk compared to male drivers. (Scott, A., Davis-Sramek, B., & Ketchen, D. J. (2024). Men at work… unsafely: Gender differences in compliance with safety regulations in the trucking industry. Production…
An NHTSA driver monitoring study will examine future in-cab technology, distraction alerts, and privacy questions that could affect truck drivers and fleets. NHTSA Study Looks at Future Driver Monitoring Technology Federal safety researchers are preparing to study a more advanced type of driver monitoring technology that could track more than where a driver is…
Nearly 200,000 US truck drivers are at risk of losing their commercial driver’s licenses after the US Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a new rule that disqualifies many foreign-born truck drivers from getting or renewing their licenses. Tens of thousands of immigrant drivers are stuck in a limbo after the rule took effect in March,…
Sure, big trucks can be plenty annoying when you’re driving in a typical light-duty ride. But if you ever feel your blood boiling when you’re trapped behind a slow-moving semi, or in front of a fast-moving one bearing down on your bumper, remember: Truck drivers can get equally angry at some of the antics pulled…
On April 21, 2026, the WIM Council recognized the following three truck stops for their female-friendly security features and amenities: Compass Travel Center in DeMotte, Indiana Garden Inn Truck Plaza in Mound City, Missouri Talent Truck Stop in Talent, Oregon The trucks stops were chosen based on feedback from women truck drivers as well…