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Maine-to-D.C. Wreaths Across America convoy schedule set
The annual convoy of wreaths down the East Coast has several stops planned along the way. Also: Latest Highway Angel helped crash victims escape burning vehicle.
November 11, 2025
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Health insurance: Owner-operators, what's your coverage outlook for 2026?
Though prospects are rising for resolution of a budget standoff that's had the government shut down for weeks, the chief point of contention (expanded Affordable Care Act insurance premium subsidies expiring at year-end) appears unresolved. What's your current and near-future health insurance situation? Weigh in here.
November 11, 2025
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Swift, trucking boycott NYC after Zohran Mamdani's mayoral election? Get real
The claim that NYC's incoming mayor will quadruple costs for trucking companies doesn't hold up to minimal scrutiny. It's not the first time a proposed NYC boycott has fallen apart.
November 10, 2025
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California explains why it upgraded Jashanpreet Singh's CDL days before fatal I-10 crash
After weeks of repeated inquiries, California's DMV finally responds to DOT saying why it upgraded Jashanpreet Singh's CDL just days before the deadly I-10 crash.
November 7, 2025
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Nevada announces phase-out of non-domiciled CDL program
Nearly 1,000 non-domiciled CDL holders in Nevada will be impacted by the state's move to end its non-domiciled CDL program. Also: Pilot crowns 2025 Road Warrior; trucking orgs to launch veteran-support campaigns; vote now for Transition Trucking award.
November 7, 2025
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Red, white and 'Little Blue': The story of owner-operator Raiko Graveran
RGT Transport owner Graveran came to the United States in '08 on a raft from Cuba, ultimately able to gain legal permanent resident status with the immigration policy of the time. Today, he's the proud owner of a multi-award-winning custom '95 FLD flattop that cuts a unique picture on the show circuit.
November 7, 2025
Owner-operator Raiko Graveran might be the 'nicest dude in all of trucking,' a version of which has been said by more than one truck showgoer who's found him and his 1995 Freightliner FLD 120 parked up. Here he's showing off fairly recent wins at the Old Town Rig Down event in Nacogdoches, Texas. Look for Graveran out at the Stars, Stripes and White Lines event this week in Atlanta.
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Victims’ advocates distort truck crash data -- yet again
NASTC President David Owen: Any conclusions drawn from the Truck Safety Coalition's recent "Deadliest Truck Crash States" report deserve questioning, scrubbing for bias against trucking.
November 5, 2025
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Non-domiciled CDLs: Illinois paused all issuance/renewal in September
Responding to a Freedom of Information Act request for information, Illinois driver services revealed the state's action to pause non-domiciled CDL issuance to foreign and other applicants in the wake of the FMCSA's rule changes.
November 5, 2025
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DUI charges dropped against non-domiciled driver in fatal Cali crash | HOS regs waived for these Dakotas haulers
Jashanpreet Singh, the truck driver who federal officials said is in the country illegally and was involved in a triple-fatal crash in California, is facing new charges. Also: Fertilizer haulers in North Dakota, fuel haulers in South Dakota get regs relief; tolls increasing on international bridge.
November 4, 2025
Crime Scene photo taken on the evening of the Oct. 21 fatal crash.
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Stars, Stripes and White Lines Truck Show returns for 2025
The second annual truck show is being held at EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway) this weekend, Nov. 7-8. It will feature the invite-only National Truck Show Championship, live entertainment and more with fundraising efforts going toward Wreaths Across America.
November 3, 2025
This pristine 1997 Peterbilt 379 was on display at the 2024 Stars, Stripes and White Lines Truck Show. Read more about the impressive unit here. The 2025 event is being held this weekend, Nov. 7-8.
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I-90 back open after bridge strike, yet closures loom
After a bridge strike last week, the I-90 WB lanes are open in Washington state, but closures will occur down the line as full repairs to the overpass are made. Also: Driver caught with $3M in cocaine in truck in Arizona; Mack unveils breast cancer awareness Pioneer.
October 30, 2025
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'America's Best Drivers' and new NASTC Ambassadors: The 2025 small-trucking team
Meet NASTC's "America's Best Drivers" team, with a combined 585 years and 51M-plus accident-free miles of experience. NASTC also honored three initial inductees into a group it's calling its Transportation Ambassadors, who help reach the public with "a true image of what you guys are all about,” NASTC's president told small fleets and owner-operators.
October 30, 2025
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Annual U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour begins Saturday
Knight-Swift driver Michael Porter will pilot the 53-foot red fir affectionately nicknamed “Silver Belle” from Nevada to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol over the next three weeks.
October 29, 2025
The 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will be hauled by a Kenworth T680, provided by the manufacturer, sporting a newly installed graphics wrap to commemorate the occasion.
Regulations
Congressmen to DOT: 'CDL mills' probe should be high priority
A pair of Congressmen are calling on Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to investigate so-called "CDL mills ... prioritizing volume over proper safety and training requirements." Also: Autonomous truck developer Aurora promotes a new "driverless" route in Texas; Volvo partners with pet-safety org to improve pets' OTR lifestyle.
October 29, 2025
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I-90 WB closed in Washington | New ELP bill would require proficiency test for CDLs, renewals
A bridge over the westbound lanes of I-90 east of Seattle will be demolished after it was struck by an over-height truck. Also: Legislation introduced to require ELP tests for CDL applicants, renewals; Georgia-based truck driver faces charges following fatal crash.
October 24, 2025
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Regulations
California illegally issued non-domiciled CDL to Jashanpreet Singh days before I-10 crash: DOT
DOT drops a "bombshell" stating California outright ignored DOT's new emergency rule on non-domiciled CDLs and upgraded Jashanpreet Singh's CDL just 6 days before the I-10 crash. California fires back.
October 24, 2025
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Southern California 'Singh Organization' cargo theft ring busted
Twelve individuals were charged and arrested for allegedly using legitimate trucking companies to get loads, then divert and steal the shipments instead of deliver them. Also: NTTC's brake-light exemption renewed; ATHS inducts four into Hall of Fame.
October 23, 2025
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Regulations
ICE reports 'disturbing trend of illegal aliens driving 18 wheelers' after California, Indiana crashes
After two deadly crashes two weeks in a row involving "illegal aliens driving 18 wheelers," ICE suggests something seriously wrong with the trucking industry.
October 23, 2025
Jashanpreet Singh (left) and Borko Stankovic (right) were both involved in fatal truck crashes within the last week and, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, were in the country illegally.
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10,000 CDL drivers out-of-service for ELP: Where's the rates bump?
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