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In March, the Trucker team connected with Dean Croke, a driver-turned-financial analyst, during the 2023 Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Starting his career hauling in Australia’s Outback, Croke is also an advocate for drivers and the trucking industry. (Photos by Linda Garner-Bun
During a fireside chat hosted by Oppenheimer’s Scott Schneeberger, executives from Custom Truck One Source (CTOS) discussed robust demand in the specialty rental equipment sector, particularly within utility transmission and distribution. According to CEO Ryan McMonagle, the Specialty Equipment Rent
SONAR Launches Carrier Safety Dashboard On May 12, 2026, SONAR introduced its new Carrier Safety Dashboard in Chattanooga, Tennessee, aiming to create a unified platform for federal trucking data. This launch aligns with the CVSA International Roadcheck, a crucial 72-hour enforcement event for comme
Grandview Speedway Racing Returns This Saturday This season has seen intense competition, and Grandview Speedway is set to resume events with a double-header featuring the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts this Saturday night. Saturday’s Race Schedule The May 16 program will
The Reading Truck Group has entered into an agreement to purchase Mastercraft Truck Equipment, a provider of commercial truck and van solutions based in Colorado. With two facilities situated in Colorado, acquiring the privately held Mastercraft Truck Equipment supports Reading Truck’s growth plans,
Trucking Industry’s Support for Auto Insurance Reform SARATOGA SPRINGS — Governor Kathy Hochul is advocating a set of auto insurance reforms as part of the ongoing state budget discussions. Members of New York’s trucking sector are hopeful these changes will lead to significant cost savings for thei
Train Services Disrupted After Collision in Wilmette Metra’s Union Pacific North line experienced service disruptions Thursday afternoon when a train collided with a flatbed trailer loaded with milling equipment in a northern suburb. Officials have cautioned that “extensive” delays are anticipated.
Dive Brief: A federal appeals court denied calls to temporarily halt the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) regulation. Non-domiciled pertains to foreign drivers who are legally in the United States, and these individuals could const
Trucking’s Health Crisis On a cold winter morning, a group of truck driver trainees enters a classroom at Prime Inc., a Springfield, Missouri-based trucking company. At the front of the room is Siphiwe Baleka, an energetic former swimming champion in his 40s, sharing concerning insights about trucke
