Regulations
Speed Limiter Mandate Is Dead — But Your Carrier Can Still Govern Your Truck
The federal speed limiter mandate is dead as of July 2025, but carriers still cap trucks at 62-68 mph. Know your rights and what it costs you.
Career Planning
CDL Downgraded by the Clearinghouse? Here’s How to Get Your License Back
Your CDL downgraded by the Clearinghouse? Learn how to check your record, complete the return-to-duty SAP process, and clear a drug or alcohol violation fast.
DOT and Compliance
Cargo Securement Rules: The Violations That Put You Out of Service Fastest
Cargo securement rules explained in plain English: FMCSA tiedown requirements, the aggregate working load limit math drivers botch, and how to avoid OOS violations.
DOT and Compliance
Weigh Station Bypass Decoded: PrePass, Drivewyze, and How to Stop Getting Pulled In
Weigh station bypass explained: how PrePass and Drivewyze work, real bypass rates, what triggers a pull-in, and how to prep for a Level I inspection.
Career Planning
Sleep Apnea and Your CDL: The DOT Rules Drivers Are Too Scared to Ask About
Sleep apnea and your CDL don’t have to end your career. Here’s the truth about DOT screening, sleep studies, CPAP compliance, and medical card rules.
Life on the Road
Staying Married on the Road: Real Talk About Trucking and Relationships
Trucking has a 40.5% divorce rate. Real drivers and partners share how they stay married on the road—communication, money, home time, and knowing when to quit.
Life on the Road
Trucker Back Pain: The $0 to $200 Fix Guide That Actually Works
Trucker back pain fix guide: free fuel-island stretches, seat cushions under $60, and when to see a specialist. Real solutions for CDL drivers, not corporate fluff.
Life on the Road
The OTR Meal Prep System: How to Eat Real Food in a Truck for Under $10 a Day
An OTR meal prep system for truckers: the 12V appliances that work, a 7-day meal plan, grocery lists, and how to eat real food in a truck for under $10/day.
Money
Mid-Year Tax Check: Owner-Operator Deductions You’re Probably Missing in 2026
Owner-operator tax deductions you’re probably missing. Per diem, truck washes, lumper fees, and more—cut your tax bill before Q3 estimated payments hit.
Life on the Road
The $200 Million Truck Parking Windfall: Where the Money Goes and When You’ll See New Spaces
Congress just funded truck parking with $200M for the first time ever. See where the money goes, which corridors get spaces, and the timeline for relief.