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Tragic Crash in St. Cloud Claims Two Lives (This story has been updated with new information.) A truck driver from Sauk Rapids was involved in a fatal accident on Wednesday night in St. Cloud, resulting in the deaths of two men. Their identities were released on Thursday afternoon, July 3. At approx
Trump Administration Pauses Worker Visas for Truck Drivers The Trump administration announced on Thursday night a halt to the issuance of worker visas specifically for commercial truck drivers. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed concerns on X, stating, “The growing number of foreign drivers op
Final Actions of Biden’s Administration Impact Trucking Industry As President Biden approaches the end of his term, his administration has taken steps that could significantly affect working-class Americans. A recent report from LandLine Magazine highlighted that the Department of Homeland Security
Latest Developments Canadian truckers involved in the 2022 Freedom Convoy protests are celebrating the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has served nearly ten years in office. On Monday, two lead organizers from the protest appeared on Fox News, criticizing Trudeau’s governance, part
Trucking Tribute for Mark Shuman A family paid tribute to a 48-year-old man, Mark Shuman, who passed away from brain cancer on February 28. His passion for trucking was commemorated through a heartfelt gesture during his funeral. A Unique Farewell Luke Shuman shared a drone video on Facebook showcas
Addressing Truck Driver Health Mark Manera, founder of Offshift, notes that most health and wellness initiatives typically focus on white-collar workers who spend their days in cubicles. With a background as a physical therapist, he witnessed the detrimental effects of prolonged truck driving on his
Driver Health Event Showcases SHIFT Initiative On Wednesday, July 2, Professor Stacy Clemes, an expert in Active Living and Public Health, organized a Driver Health event in collaboration with the Department for Transport (DfT) and Leicester Diabetes Centre. The purpose of this event was to introduc
Protesters opposing COVID mandates have blocked multiple U.S.-Canada border crossings, resulting in significant economic repercussions for both countries, with losses exceeding a billion dollars for each day the blockades persist. According to Arthur Wheaton, director of labor studies at Cornell’s S
New Tools for Truck Parking in Washington Finding truck parking at rest areas along Interstate 5 in Washington can be challenging. A new initiative aims to help drivers know if spaces are available before they arrive at a location. (Photo by Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard) Technological A
