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By JOSH FUNK Funding Withholding from California Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that California will lose $40 million in funding due to its failure to enforce English language requirements for truck drivers, making it the only state not adhering to these guidelines. Investig
New Partnership for Trucking Insurance FORT WORTH, Texas, and WASHINGTON, D.C. — Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS) has teamed up with GEICO to launch a new initiative called Connected Insurance. Innovative Insurance Solutions Kevin Bangston, the president and CEO of DTFS North America, stated,
The government has announced it will allocate funds in the upcoming budget to combat a longstanding tax-evasion scheme in the trucking sector, which industry representatives have labeled as a $1-billion fraud. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), representing the nation’s trucking industry, refers
Impact of US Tariffs on the Trucking Industry The significance of the new US tariffs will not only depend on the rates but also on how long they remain in effect, which is currently uncertain. If tariffs for the trucking sector are temporary—lasting merely a few weeks—they could influence prices and
Funding Withholdings Over English Proficiency On Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced plans to withhold $40 million from California, citing the state’s failure to enforce English language requirements for truck drivers. This decision follows an investigation triggered by a fatal
The ITD is attempting to file a lawsuit against Nikola in an Ontario court, but Nikola’s legal team contends that only the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has jurisdiction, given that Nikola is an American entity. A hearing regarding this issue is scheduled for today, October 31.
Partnership for Connected Insurance A subsidiary of the largest truck manufacturer in the U.S. has joined forces with one of the most recognized insurance companies to create a connected insurance solution that utilizes telematics data to help fleets reduce their insurance expenses. Daimler Truck’s
Truckers Raise Concerns Over Illegal Immigrants Holding Commercial Licenses Truck drivers are expressing serious concerns regarding illegal immigrants being issued commercial driver’s licenses. They argue that the loosening of licensing standards amidst a national driver shortage has led to a signif
Bidadoo Partners with SOARR Bidadoo, recognized as eBay’s largest online auction platform for trucks and equipment, has formed a partnership with the commercial truck technology platform SOARR to launch the first integrated consulting and inventory solution for truck dealers. Enhanced Access to Cons
