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Health Issues Among Indian Truck Drivers: A Study The trucking sector is vital for India’s economic development, yet the demanding nature of truck driving adversely affects the physical and mental health of the drivers. According to a survey by Kantar IMRB in collaboration with Castrol India, over 5
Leasing Price Projections The costs for leasing trucks, trailers, and RVs are expected to rise in the first half of 2026, attributed to increased tariffs and possible interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. According to the Equipment Finance News Equipment Pricing Index and Forecast, based on i
Transportation Secretary Withholds Funds from California Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday that he will be withholding $40 million from California due to the state’s failure to enforce English language requirements for truck drivers. Investigation into Florida Crash This dec
(Feature Image: Risks faced by trucking companies. Credit: 1933bkk/iStock) Managing a trucking business in Australia involves more than just timely deliveries. Each journey is filled with potential risks, including adverse road conditions, driver fatigue, compliance challenges, and expensive vehicle
The Importance of Nutrition for Truck Drivers In the rapidly moving world of over-the-road (OTR) trucking, many drivers often turn to convenience foods to sustain them throughout their day, such as microwave meals and processed snacks from gas stations. Though these eating options can save time, the
Return of Ice Road Truckers After an eight-year hiatus and two Liam Neeson movies (The Ice Road and Ice Road: Vengeance), Ice Road Truckers is making a comeback on the History Channel. While it may not feature Neeson, fans will be pleased to see familiar faces like Lisa Kelly and Todd Dewey back in
Image courtesy: Geico Introduction of Connected Insurance Program In a significant development for the U.S. commercial trucking industry, Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC (DTFS) in collaboration with GEICO has launched a new insurance program called “Connected Insurance.” This initiative is
News Desk 23 October 2025, 04:05 PM IST A 21-year-old truck driver of Indian descent has been apprehended in California following a crash influenced by drugs that resulted in three fatalities and four injuries. California: Jashanpreet Singh, a 21-year-old man of Indian origin, has been arrested in c
Closure of Canadian Manufacturing Plants In 1982, Kenworth’s assembly facility in Burnaby, B.C., was permanently shut down. While the production of medium-duty trucks moved to Quebec, the assembly of Class 8 trucks shifted to the United States. Shift in Truck Manufacturing Nearby, the Western Star t
