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Driver Lifestyle & Health

Adventures on the Road: Eva Knelsen and Her Furry Sidekick

The Journey of a Trucker and Her Furry Companion Truck drivers face numerous challenges during their long hauls, including feelings of loneliness and hardship. While some opt to drive in pairs, solo drivers often find themselves battling not only the physical demands of the job but also the emotiona

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Industry News & Regulations

The Dark Side of America’s Trucking Industry

Surge of Foreign Drivers in the Trucking Industry In recent months, I have engaged with numerous senior executives from major trucking companies across the U.S. A prevailing sentiment among them is their recent acknowledgment of the significant influx of foreign drivers and motor carriers. Most had

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Driver Lifestyle & Health

Greg Swift Celebrates 5 Million Miles with Schneider

Swift Achieves Remarkable Driving Milestone GREEN BAY, Wis. — Greg Swift, a veteran driver for Schneider National Inc., has reached an impressive milestone by driving 5 million miles without a preventable accident. While over 6,500 Schneider drivers have hit the 1 million mile mark during their tenu

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Truck & Equipment Talk

SANY and Pony.ai Unveiling Next-Gen Autonomous Truck by 2026

SANY Group Advances Autonomous Heavy-Duty Truck Production SANY Group is on the verge of initiating mass production for its fourth-generation autonomous heavy-duty truck, developed in collaboration with Pony.ai. The first commercial models are anticipated to start operations next year. Enhancing Chi

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Driver Lifestyle & Health

Arrest of Trucker with Unknown Identity in New York

On September 23, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested an undocumented migrant working as a truck driver in Oklahoma. He was found with a New York State commercial driver’s license that listed “No Name Given Anmol,” according to a press release from the Department of Homelan

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