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Challenges in the Trucking Industry The trucking sector is confronted with numerous risks, such as accidents, cargo loss, and escalating insurance costs. As conventional insurance premiums rise, many trucking firms are looking into alternative risk management strategies. One growing method is group
This article was created in collaboration with FairWarning, a nonprofit news organization from Pasadena, California, focused on public health, consumer, and environmental concerns. A Life-Altering Accident In May 2005, Graham Brown was on his way to work as a computer technician when a drowsy truck
Georgia Jury Awards $21 Million Against Trucking Insurer and Insured in Pedestrian Death Recently, a federal jury in Georgia ordered a motor carrier liability insurer and its insured to pay $21 million in a wrongful death case. The plaintiff’s complaint stated that the insured driver lost control of
Trucking Company Suffers Major Losses Due to Theft FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A trucking firm has experienced the theft of two semi-trucks within a week in the Central Valley, resulting in significant losses of trucks, cargo, and business, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. About SKS Log
The market for autonomous trucks is expanding as federal regulations and funding strategies evolve, yet gaining public trust is essential for widespread implementation. According to research and consulting firm McKinsey & Co, it is forecasted that by 2035, 13% of heavy-duty, over-the-road trucks in
Daimler Truck Layoffs at Mount Holly Plant Daimler Truck is set to lay off 573 employees at its Mount Holly manufacturing facility and services center on Friday. Employees will receive pay through September 9 for their work at this plant, known primarily for producing Freightliner trucks. Temporary
Understanding Commercial Pickup Truck Insurance Pickup trucks are highly adaptable vehicles, ideal for transporting tools and equipment to various job sites. However, their costs can be significant, making a suitable commercial pickup truck insurance policy critical for your business’s protection. I
The increasing expense of truck insurance is causing some smaller fleet managers to prepare for potential financial challenges, leading drivers to rethink their vehicle financing options. Insurance rates for vehicles are on the rise overall, but many commercial truckers find these costs harder to su
Essential Updates on Nikola Motors’ Bankruptcy Nikola Motors declared bankruptcy in February 2025, which has posed significant difficulties for California trucking companies that acquired its zero-emission semis. Operators are grappling with unavailable replacement parts, insufficient manufacturer s
