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Will Self-Driving Trucks Replace Truck Drivers? What to Know Right Now
Driverless trucks are running in Texas and FMCSA just loosened a key rule. Here's what's real, what's still a promise, and what it means for your CDL career.
What Is a Chameleon Carrier? How Drivers Can Spot One Before Signing
Six carriers are suing two big brokers over so-called chameleon carriers and rock-bottom loads. Here's what the term means and how to check a carrier before you sign on.
Can You Carry a Concealed Gun in Your Truck Across State Lines?
The Supreme Court won't take a trucker's concealed carry case, so the rules still change at every state line. Here's what that means if you carry on the road, and what to check first.
How to Protect Your Truck's Diesel From Thieves
Thieves siphoned hundreds of gallons from parked trucks in Southern California before deputies caught them. With diesel around $6, here's how it happened and how to protect your tanks.
Do You Need a Carbon Monoxide Detector in Your Truck Sleeper?
A driver has asked FMCSA to require carbon monoxide alarms in sleeper trucks. Nothing is decided, but here's how CO gets into a cab and what you can do tonight.
How to Choose a Truck Driving School (and What It Really Costs)
Private school, community college or company-paid training: what each costs, how long it takes, and what you give up.
Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT): What New Drivers Must Complete
The federal training rule every new Class A and Class B driver has to meet, and how to make sure your school counts.
CDL Endorsements and Restrictions: What Every Letter Means
The letters on your license decide what freight you can haul. Here is what each one means and when it is worth getting.
CDL Classes Explained: Class A vs. Class B vs. Class C
What each commercial license class lets you drive, and how to pick the one that fits the work you want.
How to Become a Truck Driver in the US in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
The full path from regular driver's license to first trucking job, in the order you will actually do it.
How to Avoid Brake Failure Going Downhill in a Semi
A deadly runaway truck in El Paso has police inspecting rigs on a steep grade, and safety blitzes are turning up brake problems in other states. Here's how to stay in control and ready for inspection.
Snow and Ice on Your Trailer: New Truck Fines Explained
Before the first big storm, write down which states on your regular lanes have snow-and-ice rules, and ask dispatch where your carrier wants you to clear a trailer. Knowing your options ahead of time beats figuring it out in a blizzard.
Freight Rates Are Going Up. Will Truck Driver Pay Go Up Too?
One of the biggest carriers in the country wants double-digit rate hikes and says good drivers are hard to find. Here's what that could mean for your paycheck, and what to ask before you sign.
Truck GPS vs. Phone GPS: How to Avoid Low Bridges
Police in Indianapolis are fed up with bridge strikes, and New Jersey is talking about requiring truck GPS. Here's how to keep your trailer off the news.
How to Challenge a Bad Inspection Violation With DataQs
FMCSA says the reworked DataQs review is now live in all 50 states. Here's how to challenge a wrong violation, and the deadlines to know.
Can You Run Red Diesel in a Truck? What the IRS Relief Means
The federal government is easing off dyed diesel through the end of the year. Your state, your route and your fuel card still decide whether it's worth it.