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Engen Launches Driver Wellness Campaign for Transport Month In celebration of Transport Month this October, Engen is reinitiating its Driver Wellness Campaign, providing free voluntary health screenings for truck drivers throughout South Africa. This effort reflects Engen’s ongoing dedication to the
International Space Station | iStock – dime_zel It wasn’t a weather balloon, and it descended from the sky rapidly. Picture yourself going about your day when suddenly, you see space debris falling from above! Residents in Texas alerted the authorities when an object, comparable to the size of a tru
AM Best Affirms Ratings of Dakota Group OLDWICK, N.J., September 26, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AM Best has announced that the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) for Dakota Truck Underwriters (DTU) and First Dakota Indemnity Company (FDI),
DOT Inspector General Initiates New Audit on CDL Oversight The Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has launched another audit focusing on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) management of Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) programs. Announced on Sept
Study Reveals Risks Faced by Truck Drivers SALT LAKE CITY – According to research from the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (RMCOEH) at the University of Utah School of Medicine, truck drivers who often experience fatigue, use mobile phones while driving, or exhibit hi
New Legislation to Vacate Sentences for Truck Mechanics WASHINGTON — Recently proposed legislation in the Senate aims to overturn sentences for mechanics found guilty of tampering with diesel equipment in heavy-duty trucks. Join influential figures shaping the future of freight at theF3: Future of F
Sponsors Announce Winner of the Fourth Annual NTDAS During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week PHOENIX, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Trucker Path, the leading mobile app for truckers in North America, has revealed the winner of the fourth annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Sweepstakes (NT
Health Challenges Faced by Truck Drivers Truck drivers have long faced significant health and wellness challenges, with alarming statistics highlighting the issue. The Centers for Disease Control reports that over 50% of truckers are obese, and their average life expectancy is just 61 years—16 years
Minneapolis Equipment Lending Trends MINNEAPOLIS — While some equipment lenders have reduced their involvement in the transportation sector recently, others are actively seeking financing opportunities. In the third quarter, 21 freight carriers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, following 20 in the pr
