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Essential Gear for Car Camping Comfort

Updated November 12, 2024 08:18PM Having spent numerous nights sleeping in different vehicles—from Subaru Outbacks to Volkswagen buses—I’ve learned that vehicle camping is an art. Although I appreciate traditional tent camping, my VW Jetta served as a makeshift bedroom for over a decade, allowing me

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Financial & Insurance Insights

Top Trucking Insurance Providers for 2026

Choosing the right commercial trucking insurance goes beyond just selecting a well-known brand. The ideal choice for motor carriers and professional drivers is one that fits their operational needs, meets regulatory and contractual obligations, and provides reliable service during critical times, es

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Trucking Business & Careers

Expediting Trucking Careers for Veterans

Dive Brief: The American Trucking Associations (ATA) called on a Congressional subcommittee on December 2nd to enhance programs that assist veterans in transitioning to careers in trucking. During a hearing for the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, Greg Hamm, Vice Preside

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Industry News & Regulations

Mastering the 30-Minute Break Rule

After nearly two years of development, the new federal hours-of-service (HOS) regulations have finally been introduced. If properly implemented, these rules could grant drivers significantly more flexibility and productivity. Most notably, the modifications to the 30-minute break requirement could g

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Driver Lifestyle & Health

30 Plants a Week: A New Wellness Guide for Everyone

Computer rendering. At a bustling truck stop located at junction 17 of the M4 in Wiltshire, the staff at the Chippenham Pit Stop have initiated a new campaign promoting a straightforward message: increase plant consumption. The “Love Your Hearts” initiative urges truck drivers to aim for 30 differen

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