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Driver Lifestyle & Health

Trucking: A Passionate Journey with Gary Dean Jones Jr.

Trucking as a Lifestyle: The Journey of Gary Dean Jones Jr. For many drivers, a career in trucking is just a means to earn a living. However, for Gary Dean Jones Jr. from Lawson, Missouri, it represents much more—a cherished lifestyle and family legacy. Jones passionately shares his affection for tr

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Truck & Equipment Talk

Isuzu Commercial Truck Enhances Isuzu Connect Platform

Partnership Expansion Between Isuzu and Decisiv Isuzu Commercial Truck of America is enhancing its collaboration with Decisiv to bolster Isuzu Connect, their service relationship management platform utilized by most dealerships in the U.S. System Improvements The upgraded platform aims to enhance co

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Financial & Insurance Insights

Essential Insights for 2025

Fact Checked Oct 20, 2024 Why Trust Us Why Trust Us Here’s how we evaluated and ranked top auto insurance providers. 8,500 Data Points Analyzed 12,500 Customers Surveyed Written By RaShawn Mitchner Written By RaShawn Mitchner Senior Editor RaShawn Mitchner has over a decade of experience writing abo

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Driver Lifestyle & Health

RaceTrac Honors Truckers with Exclusive Benefits

RaceTrac is providing special benefits throughout September to honor the drivers who keep the nation moving. (Image courtesy of RaceTrac) RaceTrac Honors Truck Drivers in September ATLANTA, Ga. — Throughout September, RaceTrac is recognizing truck drivers as part of Driver Appreciation Week, which t

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Financial & Insurance Insights

Your Ultimate Guide to 2025 Essentials

Fact Checked Oct 20, 2024 Why Trust Us Why Trust Us Here’s an overview of how we evaluated and ranked leading auto insurance providers. 8,500 Data Points Analyzed 12,500 Customers Surveyed If you operate a truck, particularly a semitruck, it’s crucial to have the appropriate insurance coverage. The

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Driver Lifestyle & Health

Highway Hero: Trucker Saves Injured Crash Victim

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is honoring truck driver Alexander Smith as a TCA Highway Angel for his courageous actions during a severe accident in Oklahoma late at night. Smith is employed by Melton Truck Lines based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. On June 18 at around 2:00 a.m.,

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Truck & Equipment Talk

TranSource Expands Volvo CE Presence Across the Western U.S.

Asset Purchase Announcement On November 11, 2025, Tri-State Truck & Equipment, Inc. completed an asset purchase transferring leases and inventory from five dealership locations in Montana and Wyoming, which serve a significant portion of these states and the western panhandle of Nebraska, to TranSou

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Trucker Path Unveils New Insurance Solutions

Drivers and fleets get a new option: Trucker Path introduces Trucker Path Insurance. (Photo courtesy Trucker Path) Trucker Path Launches Trucker Path Insurance PHOENIX, Ariz. — Trucker Path has announced the introduction of its new division, Trucker Path Insurance. Understanding Truckers’ Needs “Des

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