News & Updates

Roughly two years in the making, new federal hours-of-service (HOS) rules have arrived. The new rules could provide commercial truck and bus drivers across the nation with a lot more flexibility — and with more productivity — if applied correctly. They also hold the...

I associate road trips with my favorite snacks: spicy corn nuts, sour gummy candies, and a Vanilla Coke, and stops at whatever fast food joint pops up on the highway that can provide a bathroom break and a value menu. Food isn’t usually the priority for me; getting...

It’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and we wanted to take a moment to show our gratitude to all of our wonderful drivers. Without the hard work and dedication of professional truck drivers, our way of life would come to a grinding halt. From the food we eat...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is taking the next step in potentially allowing 18-20-year-old truckers to drive across state lines. The agency will soon publish in the Federal Register a proposal for a new pilot program to allow 18-, 19- and...

Driver safety is an important topic in the truck driving industry. Many accidents and injuries can be prevented by following certain safety procedures. As a truck driver, there are some simple things that you can do every day to ensure your own safety, as well as the...

The trucking community continues to keep its drivers at the forefront as COVID-19 continues to impact the industry. The trucking industry is still doing its part to protect the truck drivers keeping America’s economy moving forward. This week, UrgentCareTravel and...