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George Wilson reminisces about his small eight-foot-by-eight-foot home. It contained two beds, two dogs, and a compact kitchen. Lacking a stove, he would prepare hot dogs for himself and his wife using the microwave. His German Shepherd, Toby Won Kenobi—named after a character from Star Wars—enjoyed
Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Drivers A recent study indicated that nearly half (49%) of commercial motor vehicle drivers may be at risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The research revealed that drivers with undiagnosed and untreated sleep apnea face an increased likelihood of being invo
Driving an 18-Wheeler: The Basics To operate an 18-wheeler, the primary requirement is a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Meet Kodi: A Young Truck Driver At just 5 feet 2 inches and 125 pounds, 22-year-old Kodi revels in the dynamic life of a truck driver. Surprising Reactions “People often don’t
Fall 2024 Driver Survey Insights BRIEF: Conversion Interactive Agency and People.Data.Analytics (PDA) have published their Fall 2024 Driver Survey, which sheds light on the changing priorities and challenges faced by professional truck drivers today, offering essential insights for industry stakehol
Upcoming Changes to Medical Certification for Commercial Drivers Significant updates to the medical certification process for commercial vehicle operators are set to take effect, following a long-awaited rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) scheduled for implementation i
Study Design, Area, and Period This cross-sectional study was carried out from February to March 2018 at the Modjo dry port, which is Ethiopia’s first dry port expansion initiated at the end of 2009 to alleviate congestion at Djibouti port. Located in central Ethiopia, 38 miles southeast of Addis Ab
Truck Driver Wins $50,000 in Powerball STRAFFORD, Mo. — A truck driver celebrated a $50,000 win after buying a Powerball ticket during a stop in Strafford on April 7. Lottery Details According to the Missouri Lottery, the trucker won this amount at the Travel Center of America through a Double Play
Texas Business Owner Files Bankruptcy for Multiple Companies A business owner from Henderson, Texas, has declared bankruptcy for three of his enterprises, which includes a trucking firm. Billy J. Townley submitted a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition for his three businesses on Wednesday, as revealed by
The new generation of truckers, influenced by social media, is reshaping their perspectives on careers in the industry, as highlighted in a recent survey by JW Surety Bonds. This survey, which collected responses from 212 Gen Z truck drivers (those born between 1997 and 2012), aimed to differentiate
