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El Trailero News


El Trailero News • 12/01/2025

17,000 CDLs Canceled in California

The political conflict between U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and California Governor Gavin Newsom escalated once again following a statement released on November 12. In it, Duffy accused the state of illegally issuing 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to “foreign drivers not domiciled in the country,” leading to their immediate cancellation. According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the California DMV acknowledged that these licenses had been impr...

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California Loses the Clean-Truck War!
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California Loses the Clean-Truck War!

California’s push for its controversial “clean truck” regulations has just taken a devastating blow. A...

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Fines for Truckers on the Rise for Not Speaking English
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Fines for Truckers on the Rise for Not Speaking English

Highway inspections in California don’t just check the mechanical condition of the truck — they also evaluat...

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Dangerous Driving: Hundreds of Truckers in Trouble
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Dangerous Driving: Hundreds of Truckers in Trouble

During the week of October 7–14, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), in coordination with the Federal M...

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FMCSA Launches Pilot Programs for Truck Drivers
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FMCSA Launches Pilot Programs for Truck Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced two pilot programs aimed at exploring more flexibi...

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Taxes at the Wheel


Taxes at the Wheel • 12/01/2025

Being Rude Can Hurt You Even More With the...

In IRS audits, there is a recurring but rarely discussed issue: the rude, aggressive, or openly hostile attitude shown by some taxpayers or their representatives. This behavior not only complicates the process but also affects the accuracy and final outcome of the audit, creating negative consequences for both the taxpayer and the IRS. Internal IRS research and publications such as The Tax Adviser and the Journal of Accounting estimate that between 15% and 25% of field audits—and an even h...

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IRS 2026 Brings Tax Rules That Will Shake Up the Trucking Industry!
Taxes at the Wheel
IRS 2026 Brings Tax Rules That Will Shake Up the Trucking Industry!

The year 2026 is coming with major tax changes that every trucker should pay attention to. April 15 remains the deadline...

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Why 2026 Could Be a Total Disaster for the IRS
Taxes at the Wheel
Why 2026 Could Be a Total Disaster for the IRS

Filing taxes has always been a stressful time for most of us, but 2026 might take that stress to a whole new level &mdas...

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Protect Your Truck… and Your Wallet: Choose the Best Business Structure
Taxes at the Wheel
Protect Your Truck… and Your Wallet: Choose the Best Business Structure

For truckers and small transportation business owners, choosing the right legal structure is not just paperwork—it...

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Tips for Your Trucking Business: Succeeding as an Independent Trucker
Taxes at the Wheel
Tips for Your Trucking Business: Succeeding as an Independent Trucker

Becoming an independent trucker is more than just driving—it’s building and running a business. Success in t...

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Safety at the Wheel


Safety at the Wheel • 12/01/2025

FMCSA in Crisis: Crash Rates Aren’t Drop...

For years, federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations have been viewed as a key tool for reducing commercial truck crashes. Yet data shows that collision rates have not declined in any meaningful way. In response, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is now working to better understand how driver schedules and fatigue impact roadway safety. The FMCSA is currently running two pilot programs aimed at potential adjustments to existing rules, and it now plans a more detailed analy...

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Winter Driving Dangers: Are You Ready for the Challenge?
Safety at the Wheel
Winter Driving Dangers: Are You Ready for the Challenge?

Winter in California doesn’t always mean snow, but it does bring conditions that can test even the most experience...

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Safe Driver Week: Slow Down and Avoid Costly Tickets
Safety at the Wheel
Safe Driver Week: Slow Down and Avoid Costly Tickets

Every October, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) teams up with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to conduc...

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September and October Put Trucking Safety in the Spotlight
Safety at the Wheel
September and October Put Trucking Safety in the Spotlight

After the intensive Brake Safety Week in August, California’s compliance and highway safety calendar for the truck...

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Safe Speeds in California What Every Trucker Should Know
Safety at the Wheel
Safe Speeds in California What Every Trucker Should Know

Driving a truck in California isn’t just about getting there fast—it’s about getting there safely and ...

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Sex at the Wheels


Sex at the Wheels • 12/01/2025

Sex on Hold: How Stress Is Affecting Young...

Although low libido is often associated with age or medical issues, it is increasingly affecting young truck drivers—many of them in the prime of their working lives. Far from being a taboo topic, this phenomenon has emotional, psychological, and physiological roots that science is now taking seriously. Research published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine and Sleep Medicine Reviews shows that sexual desire is directly linked to the balance between rest, stress levels, and emotional stabili...

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Truckers and the Toll of Years on the Road: When Distance Affects Intimacy
Sex at the Wheels
Truckers and the Toll of Years on the Road: When Distance Affects Intimacy

Behind the roar of engines and endless miles of asphalt lies a story few dare to tell — the loneliness of the truc...

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Triple-X Highways: The Vice That Can Wreck Your Life
Sex at the Wheels
Triple-X Highways: The Vice That Can Wreck Your Life

Long hours behind the wheel, the loneliness of the open road, and overnight stops at remote truck stops can push many dr...

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The Woman Behind the Wheel: Breaking Myths About Sexual Health.
Sex at the Wheels
The Woman Behind the Wheel: Breaking Myths About Sexual Health.

For decades, heavy-duty trucking has been seen as a man’s world. Yet more and more women are getting behind the wh...

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Feeling Fatigued, Low Libido, or Constantly Tired? You Need to Read this Article.
Sex at the Wheels
Feeling Fatigued, Low Libido, or Constantly Tired? You Need to Read this Article.

Driving a truck is a demanding profession—for both men and women. Long hours behind the wheel, irregular rest, rus...

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Truckers Health


Truckers Health • 12/01/2025

Less Sleep, Higher Risk of Alzheimer’s

Getting proper rest is one of the biggest challenges for truck drivers. Long routes, tight delivery schedules, and nights spent in the sleeper berth often add up to years of insufficient sleep—sometimes without drivers realizing the impact it has on their long-term health. And science is increasingly pointing to a concerning connection: chronic poor sleep may raise the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia later in life. What happens in the brain when we ...

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Neuropathy: A Silent Threat in a Trucker’s Life
Truckers Health
Neuropathy: A Silent Threat in a Trucker’s Life

Spending long hours behind the wheel is part of every trucker’s daily grind — but that same routine can slow...

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Captives Behind the Wheel: The Dark Side of Mental Health on the Road
Truckers Health
Captives Behind the Wheel: The Dark Side of Mental Health on the Road

For years, truckers’ mental health has been pushed aside — but today, it matters more than ever. Spending 10...

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Pancreatitis and Diabetes: Silent Enemies of the Trucker
Truckers Health
Pancreatitis and Diabetes: Silent Enemies of the Trucker

The life of a trucker involves long hours behind the wheel, irregular rest schedules, and often an unbalanced diet. This...

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Care Recommendations for Truckers with Asthma
Truckers Health
Care Recommendations for Truckers with Asthma

Spending long hours behind the wheel as a professional driver in California can worsen asthma symptoms—especially ...

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Mechanical Tips


Mechanical Tips • 12/01/2025

Brakes Under Pressure: Are Your Air Lines ...

The life of an air-brake system begins with the main air lines. If those hoses fail, your truck stops being safe—and it can quickly fall out of compliance in California. In California, Title 13 of the Code of Regulations requires commercial trucks to undergo regular and systematic inspections to ensure they remain in safe operating condition. This includes the air-brake system and all associated air lines. State brake regulations also require that air lines and their fittings withstand hig...

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Deadly Descents: Protect Your Brakes and Your Life
Mechanical Tips
Deadly Descents: Protect Your Brakes and Your Life

Few situations test a trucker’s skill like a steep, winding downhill grade. On those stretches, the vehicle’...

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Tire Tread: The Thin Line Between Safety and Danger
Mechanical Tips
Tire Tread: The Thin Line Between Safety and Danger

When we talk about safety in heavy-duty trucking, most folks think about brakes, lights, or hours of rest. But one of th...

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Increase Road Safety with Tire Inspections and Maintenance
Mechanical Tips
Increase Road Safety with Tire Inspections and Maintenance

In freight transport, a single mechanical detail can make the difference between a safe trip and costly downtime. Accord...

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Essential Tool Every Trucker Should Carry on the Road
Mechanical Tips
Essential Tool Every Trucker Should Carry on the Road

Out on the road, every minute matters. A minor breakdown during a long haul can quickly turn into hours of delay—u...

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Transportation Today


Transportation Today • 12/01/2025

Cheaper Diesel in 2026: A Relief for Truck...

Amid one of the most challenging periods for the trucking industry, a glimmer of hope is emerging: oil and fuel prices are expected to continue falling through the end of 2025 and into the first quarter of 2026. For truckers and small fleets in California—one of the states with the highest diesel prices in the country—this decline would bring much-needed relief in a freight market that has yet to recover. The OOIDA Foundation maintains a pessimistic outlook for the sector, warning th...

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American Truckers on Highways Filled with Cultural Diversity
Transportation Today
American Truckers on Highways Filled with Cultural Diversity

The American highway is no longer the exclusive territory of the traditional “road cowboys.” In recent years...

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AI and Mobile Tech Are Transforming Fleet Tire Inspections
Transportation Today
AI and Mobile Tech Are Transforming Fleet Tire Inspections

Digitalization has finally reached truck tire inspections, thanks to a game-changing solution: Anyline’s tread sca...

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Truck Manufacturers Challenge California Emissions Pact
Transportation Today
Truck Manufacturers Challenge California Emissions Pact

The future of trucking in the United States is under dispute. Major manufacturers —Daimler, International, Paccar,...

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Smart Tires for Smart Truckers: Fuel Savings with Every Mile
Transportation Today
Smart Tires for Smart Truckers: Fuel Savings with Every Mile

In the trucking industry, every gallon of fuel matters. As fuel prices continue to fluctuate, tire manufacturers are ste...

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Transport and Technology


Transport and Technology • 12/01/2025

Kodiak AI Prepares Autonomous Trucks for 2...

Kodiak AI, a U.S.-based company specializing in autonomous driving technology for freight trucks, announced that it expects to begin commercial long-haul driverless operations in the second half of 2026. The announcement coincided with the release of its third-quarter results and its debut as a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq under the symbol KDK, following its merger with Ares Acquisition Corporation II. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Kodiak currently oper...

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AI Revolutionizes Freight Transportation: A New Technological Paradigm
Transport and Technology
AI Revolutionizes Freight Transportation: A New Technological Paradigm

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the freight transportation industry is no longer a future promise &md...

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Geofencing: Smart Control to Avoid Fines
Transport and Technology
Geofencing: Smart Control to Avoid Fines

Imagine your truck warning you in real time the moment you roll into a restricted zone — or when you’re just...

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The Advantages of GPS Use in Today’s Freight Trucks
Transport and Technology
The Advantages of GPS Use in Today’s Freight Trucks

Freight transportation in California faces multiple challenges: from strict regulations by the California Highway Patrol...

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Not a Tech Expert? Here\'s How to Adapt to the New Digital Trucking Era
Transport and Technology
Not a Tech Expert? Here\'s How to Adapt to the New Digital Trucking Era

Technology is here to stay in the trucking industry. In California—where environmental regulations, operational ef...

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Legal Topics


Legal Topics • 12/01/2025

A Ticket Today, a Court Problem Tomorrow

When a truck driver receives a ticket in California—whether for speeding, driving in a non-truck lane, overweight violations, running a stop sign, operating with expired registration, or driving without insurance—the legal consequences are far more serious than for a regular motorist. State law and federal regulations impose stricter standards on anyone operating a commercial vehicle, and any violation can directly affect a driver’s CDL, driving record, and ability to keep work...

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The best lawyer for all truckers
Legal Topics
The best lawyer for all truckers

The Law Offices of Patricio Aguirre wishes all truckers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This segment will addres...

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Will modern technology help reduce traffic tickets?
Legal Topics
Will modern technology help reduce traffic tickets?

The implementation of cutting-edge technology in the transportation sector has seen a lot in recent months and even year...

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Will independent Owner-Operators be ready to comply with the AB5 law?
Legal Topics
Will independent Owner-Operators be ready to comply with the AB5 law?

In January 2021, the AB5 Law will come into effect. But are owner-operators and companies prepared for that correct clas...

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What should I do if I get COVID-19 at work?
Legal Topics
What should I do if I get COVID-19 at work?

First, you must report it to your company and receive immediate medical attention. Why is it important to report it? I...

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