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Top 3 Trucking News Today: $200 Million for Truck Parking, a New ATA CEO and Warning Beacons for Autonomous Trucks (October 17, 2026)
USDOT awards $200 million for 14 truck parking projects in 12 states, the American Trucking Associations names Alabama’s Mark Colson…
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How to Haul Reefer Freight Profitably in 2026: Record Rates, Reefer Fuel, Food Safety Rules and a Q4 Checklist
Reefer rates hit a record $3.62 a mile in September, but most of the jump is fuel; here is how…
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Top 3 Trucking News Today: Reefer Rates Hit a Record $3.60, LTL Pricing Reaches a New High and the English Rule Draws Comments (October 16, 2026)
Refrigerated spot rates reach a record $3.60 a mile including fuel, LTL pricing hits a new high in the third…
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Paper Medical Cards Are Out: What CDL Drivers and Carriers Must Do Now in 2026
Since October 12, 2026, CDL drivers outside Alaska can no longer use a paper medical certificate; here is how the…
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Top 3 Trucking News Today: Diesel Holds Above $6, Paper Medical Cards Are Out and Pilot and Tesla Open a Megacharger Site (October 15, 2026)
Diesel eases only 2 cents to $6.179 a gallon while new grid and storm risks loom, paper medical certificates stopped…
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How to Calculate Deadhead Miles and Reduce Empty Truck Miles
Deadhead miles are one of the hidden costs of running a trucking business. Every mile a truck travels without a…
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How to Calculate Cost Per Mile for Trucking
A Complete Owner-Operator Guide Understanding your cost per mile is one of the most important parts of running a profitable…
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Buying a Truck Under the EPA 2027 Rules: What Truckers Need to Know About Pre-Buy, Penalties and Warranties
The EPA’s 2027 NOx limit starts January 1 while proposed changes to warranties, derates and penalties are still not final;…
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How to Haul Reefer Freight Profitably in 2026: Record Rates, Reefer Fuel, Food Safety Rules and a Q4 Checklist
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Buying a Truck Under the EPA 2027 Rules: What Truckers Need to Know About Pre-Buy, Penalties and Warranties
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UCR 2027 Registration Explained: New Fees, Who Must Pay and How to File Before January 1
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How to Lower Your Truck Insurance Costs in 2026: Premiums, Driver Age Rules and a Renewal Checklist