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While some truckers did not go quietly, the ELD Mandate is now in full effect and professional truck drivers must go paperless.

Yesterday, many professional truck drivers took to the streets to protest the impending ELD mandate, effective Monday, December 18, 2017. While they all boasted #ELDorMe, no laws were changed.

In a few short weeks, all professional truck driver will be required to use electronic logs versus the old school paper logs. What does the ELD mandate mean to the professional truck driver?

It is almost turkey time. Whether you roast it or fry it, that bird got to your table thanks to truck drivers.

You cannot go a week without a news article with the latest information on self-driving trucks. Autonomous semi-trucks are becoming more of a reality, expecially as Paypal, SpaceX and Tesla founder, Elon Musk is unveiling its Tesla Semi Truck in a few days.

Last week, we shared three facts everyone needs to know about the ELD mandate. This week, we have some information you should know so you are not tricked by the upcoming ELD mandate.

December 18, 2017 is quickly approaching. That is the deadline for all professional truck drivers to be using e-logs. Before the day is here, make sure you are prepared. Here is everything you need to know about the ELD mandate.

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If you are on the roads throughout North America this week, you will notice heightened law enforcement. Those officers are looking out for unsafe driving behaviors from you. Before you hit the road, every truck driver needs to know the following for safe driver week.

Transportation has always been of interest to professional driver, David Maxwell. This fascination started at a young age, just like for many others. However, this interest grew into part of his life because there are always trains near professional drivers. Here's David with his near miss and warning to all:

 In a sea of Mariner Blue trucks, one stands out amongst the crowd. The pink semi truck, otherwise known as the Miles for Hope truck has been turning heads since its inception in 2012.