The All new Mack Anthem Goes on Sale in August. Hear about it this week. Also, when will be the busiest Holiday travel days this Independence Day. Plus, how the Feds are trying to help truckers.

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www.aaa.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBfEbT9FX7M

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Truck drivers say shipping and receiving delays cause them the most grief

The logistics industry is getting hammered by layoffs.

Largest drug bust ever.

Walcott Trucker Jamboree coming up.

I-40 is closed again near the TN and NC Border. Find out why.

Safety Blitz in 2 states finds A LOT of violations.

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https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/Alabama%20CDL%20Manual%20Supplement%20for%20Modernized%20Version.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gik_nNIIx_E

iowa80truckstop.com

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One of the 50 states is cracking down on truck drivers bypassing the scales.

The Feds are insisting that driving schools step up their game.

President Trump continues to stir it up.

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Many apologies for not having an episode in a few weeks. I had to humanely euthanize my dog, Casper, a few weeks ago. he had cancer. I have been struggling without him. He was my best "Little Buddy". Rarely was I seen without him (usually he was just 2 or 3 steps behind me) We covered thousands of Miles together over the eastern United States and I'll miss him terribly. The best friend a man could have!

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17 Largest Trucking Companies In The US [As Of 2025] - RankRed

https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov/Provider/Removed

California Bill to ban autonomous trucks. https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB33/id/3029583

https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/05/truck-drivers-needed-for-a-simulator-study.html

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Getting Ready for Road Check 2025!

Which manufacturers have introduced new electric trucks.

How Mack is helping you find loads.

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/kenworth-charges-forward-with-next-generation-electric-trucks

https://www.macktrucks.com/solutions/connectivity/load-finder/

azdot.gov

https://youtu.be/6Ujt_6LOQ1Q?si=_KJRQmXnUiHW9Pln

ATHS.org/convention/2025-convention

https://www.jbhunt.com/our-company/newsroom/2025/04/jbhunt-recognizes-54-drivers-for-million-mile

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When will law enforcement begin enforcing the Must Speak English to be a truck driver rule?

Find out which company is partnering with Freightliner to test the new Cascadia

Is there really a Truck Driver Shortage in America?

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Aurora Truck Lines Driverless Truck footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZv1krlPfb4

VDOT: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/

New Cascadia: https://www.facebook.com/100064346512913/posts/1118141780340695/?rdid=2w5JVyLVLo6RC8Jz#

No Driver Shortage: https://landline.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/The-Churn-One-Pager.pdf

https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm

https://wish.org/philadesv/2025-make-wish-mothers-day-truck-convoy-0

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What does the future of Commercial Transporation look like?

Safe Driver Week dates have been set.

Which U.S. City is making President Trump mad.

Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) / X

https://cvsa.org/news/2025-roadcheck/

https://wish.org/philadesv/2025-make-wish-mothers-day-truck-convoy-0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqT73Q0kccw

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A major truck manufacturer has announced layoffs.

Some states are taking steps to make sure truck drivers can read and speak English.

Another State has announced changes to fuel taxes.

https://drive.ohio.gov/programs/av-cv/truck-automation

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1070469751783493&set=a.461711092659365

https://www.loves.com/News/2025/April/Loves-opens-25th-travel-stop-in-Missouri

PA Turnpike partnering with PMTA to offer 3 driver appreciation events in April - Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association | PMTA

Apologies for being behind. I got stuck behind a truck fire on Saturday which shut the interstate down and couldn't get home at my usual time. (The joys of being a truck driver, right)

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