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thetrucker.com > trucking-news > truck-driving-jobs-news > transition-trucking-2026-elite-11-monica-brooks-buck-pulls-from-past-to-opening-new-doors

Transition Trucking 2026 Elite 11: Monica Brooks-Buck pulls from past to open new doors

16+ hour, 52+ min ago   (1274+ words) Monica Brooks-Buck admits she went through a range of emotions upon learning about her selection to be a member of the Elite 11 in the Transition Trucking’s 2026 Driving For Excellence Award program. The early August announcement of the semifinalists provided an…...

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thetrucker.com > trucking-news > equipment-tech > volvo-trucks-lock-and-leave-software-updates-go-live-across-north-america

Volvo Trucks’ “lock and leave” software updates go live across North America

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (222+ words) Volvo Trucks North America is making unattended over-the-air software updates available in trucks across the U.S. and Canada, completing the rollout of the new remote programming capabilities announced in June. “Technology makes our customers operations more productive,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president,…...

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thetrucker.com > trucking-news > business > diesel-price-leaps-after-iran-war-escalation

Diesel price leaps after Iran war escalation

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (232+ words) TheTrucker.com After a slight dip last week, the price for a gallon of diesel has skyrocketed Energy Information Administration's (US EIA) weekly report states that the national average price for a gallon of diesel rose from $5.599 to $5.967 All reporting…...

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thetrucker.com > trucking-news > truckload-authority > federal-legislation-cracks-down-on-chameleon-carriers

Federal legislation cracks down on chameleon carriers

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (457+ words) Congress headed into the August recess with a necessary win for the trucking industry — and everyone who depends on safe and reliable highways Just before lawmakers left Washington, Sens. Todd Young (R-IN) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) introduced the Senate companion…...

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thetrucker.com > trucking-news > business > us-diesel-prices-hit-a-record-high-pushing-up-transportation-costs-for-a-long-list-of-goods

US diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goods

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (992+ words) Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs for a long list of everyday goods. This could add to Republicans’ political challenges ahead of November’s midterm elections, with voters already sour…...

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thetrucker.com > trucking-news > truck-driving-jobs-news > transition-trucking-2026-elite-11-gary-williams-finds-new-field-command-behind-the-wheel

Transition Trucking 2026 Elite 11: Gary Williams finds new field command behind the wheel

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1263+ words) As he approached his 23rd birthday some 35 years ago, Gary Williams was seeking a path for his future that would make a college education a reality. At that time, the United States Army’s recruiting pitch highlighted money for college. That sounded…...

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thetrucker.com > trucking-news > business > act-for-hire-trucking-market-remains-tight-as-capacity-expands

ACT: For-hire trucking market remains tight as capacity expands

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (200+ words) TheTrucker.com — The latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index shows the supply-demand balance moderated in July, as the Volume Index edged down to 64.8 (SA) and the Capacity Index rose to 56.2, marking the first readings well above…...

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thetrucker.com > trucking-news > the-nation > pilot-taking-road-warrior-contest-nominations

Pilot taking Road Warrior contest nominations

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (180+ words) Driver Appreciation Month seemed like a good time for Pilot’s Road Warrior contest to be brought back. Pilot is again teaming up with the Diesel Brothers and Kenworth to give away a custom-built Kenworth edition and $50,000 to one professional driver,…...

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thetrucker.com > trucking-news > business > transportation-marketing-group-acquires-ramsey-mediaworks

Transportation Marketing Group acquires Ramsey MediaWorks

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (175+ words) Transportation Marketing Group (TMG) is acquiring Ramsey MediaWorks (RMW), a family-owned company with over 24 years as a transportation recruitment marketing agency. “This combination brings together two of the industry’s most respected names and its talent and tech under one company,…...

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thetrucker.com > trucking-news > business > dat-truck-capacity-drops-10-during-brake-safety-week

DAT: Truck capacity drops 10% during Brake Safety Week

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (271+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — DAT One load posts totaled 3.0 million last week, up 9% from the prior week as shippers cleared month-end volume; equipment posts totaled 166,269, down 10%, as last week coincided with CVSA Brake Safety Week. “The national average reefer linehaul rate gained…...