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Slow and Steady Progress for Tesla Semi The well-known saying, “slow and steady wins the race,” seems to encapsulate Tesla’s approach to the gradual rollout of the Tesla Semi. This all-electric semitrailer truck is carefully expanding its presence in various markets, enhancing production capabilitie
Netflix’s acclaimed 2019 true crime series, Unbelievable, recounts the tragic real-life story of 18-year-old Marie Adler. In 2008, Marie (played by Kaitlyn Dever from Booksmart) was assaulted in her apartment, where she was threatened with a knife, bound, blindfolded, and raped. Despite reporting th
Davinder Singh, 29, has been a truck driver for a decade, traversing 16 states in India. Often, he drives for days on end without rest in pursuit of bonuses. “My record is driving non-stop for three days,” shared Singh, a Bathinda resident in South West Punjab, as he prepared for a 1,000-km trip fro
About Fleeting Fleeting is a trucking and fleet management services company owned by Black entrepreneurs. Its mission is to enhance the commercial freight sector by utilizing technology to connect truck owners, drivers, shippers, and brokers. Pierre Laguerre, Founder of Fleeting Recent Investment In
Mumbai: Bribery in Trucking A recent study by the SaveLIFE Foundation reveals that over 50% of Indian truck drivers have engaged in bribery as part of their jobs, accumulating an annual corruption figure of approximately Rs 47,852.28 crore ($6.7 billion). This amount is nearly equivalent to the gove
Doug McMillan loves his job in the trucking sector, but it negatively impacts his health. Key Points: A recent report from Monash University is believed to be the first to measure the economic impact of health issues prevalent in the trucking industry. A researcher argues that solutions need to be i
Life of Truck Drivers: Insights from a Recent Survey The existence of truck drivers is challenging, as revealed by a survey of over 1,200 truck operators across ten cities in India. This ‘Status of Truck Drivers in India’ report, conducted by the SaveLIFE Foundation and Mahindra & Mahindra, delves i
Byron Dominates Again at Avondale After his victory in the NASCAR Cup Series race in Las Vegas last week, Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron has once again claimed the top spot at the latest race in Avondale, Arizona. Byron, driving the #24 Valvoline Chevrolet, made a thrilling move against h
Morning Changes at FreshLinc As the sun rises in late October over Spalding, heavy goods vehicles begin to line up outside the FreshLinc depot, marking a shift change. Drivers are finishing up night deliveries for supermarkets as the daytime operations begin, ensuring continuous movement of trucks i
