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Let’s talk about the Tesla Semi (again) — a trucker's take

A former truck driver (and current Autoblog contributor) weighs in on the merits and possible issues

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Bill proposes letting 18-year-olds drive 18-wheelers cross-country

Congress wants to ease the huge shortage of over-the-road truckers

97-Year-Old Great-Great Grandma Drives A Big Rig

Vera Abruzzi realizes lifelong dream

A 97-year-old great great grandmother went for the ride of her life on Wednesday when she drove a big rig for the first time.

America Is Running Out Of Truck Drivers

Industry needs to add 100,000 new drivers every year for the next decade

America runs on trucks, but not enough young people are hearing the call of the road and that has trucking companies facing a major labor shortage, according to Business Insider.

Trucker Caused Fatal Crash After 36 Hours On Road

Federal law limits truckers to 11 hour shifts

A truck driver who had been on the road for 36 hours killed an Illinois tollbooth worker and critically injured a state trooper Monday after the truck slammed into three emergency vehicles near Aurora, Ill.

Feds Punish Trucking Company After Whistleblower Complaint

Driver says company retaliated after a refusal to drive while sick

A truck driver who refused employer's orders to violate safety regulations will receive compensation for lost wages and earn a clean personnel file.

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Trucker Jailed After Wrong Turn Took Him Into Mexico

'Honest mistake' turned into seven-month ordeal

A trucker from Texas made a wrong turn in April. It took him seven months to get home.