Truckers Network Blog

In 2025, truck drivers need flexible, nationwide health coverage that supports their mobile lifestyle, making PPOs, ACA-subsidized plans, and association options like TNA’s HealthRx especially useful. Choosing the right plan comes down to balancing costs, coverage, and accessibility so drivers, families, and fleets stay protected on and off the road.

ELDT is a federally mandated training standard that ensures all new or upgrading CDL drivers receive consistent, FMCSA-approved classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction before taking their skills test. The rules require training through providers listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, and both drivers and employers must verify compliance to avoid

Fuel cards have become essential for truck drivers in 2025, helping cut fuel costs, streamline expenses, and strengthen overall operations. The best cards offer real, transparent savings with wide acceptance and strong customer support — without the hidden fees that drain profits. Used wisely, a fuel card becomes more than

As 2025 wraps up, truckers are facing more than icy roads — they’re navigating an industry in flux. We break down how shifts in interest rates, fuel prices, and new EPA regulations will shape decisions for drivers and fleet owners heading into 2026. From truck financing strategies to diesel compliance

On April 28, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a sweeping rule that reshapes hiring and driver qualifications by reinstating strict federal enforcement requiring truck drivers to speak English. Non-compliant drivers now face immediate removal from service, creating challenges for fleets and drivers that extend far beyond paperwork and altering the

FMCSA now requires CDL drivers to speak, read signs, and complete forms in English without assistance. Non-compliance can result in immediate removal from service. Learn what this means for drivers and why employers must verify language skills to avoid costly disruptions.