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A diet high in junk food may elevate the risk of risky driving among truck drivers by increasing fatigue, which contributes to collisions. Unhealthy eating habits are associated with increased fatigue, a significant factor that contributes to crash risks, according to researchers in a study publishe
Equipment lenders are providing various leasing options while carefully determining residual values amid rising new truck prices and operational costs that are pressuring borrowers. As of May 19, the average cost of a new heavy-duty sleeper truck reached almost $200,000, marking a 14.3% increase fro
AM Best’s Ratings Remain Steady for Dakota Group 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), both based in Sioux Falls, SD and referre
Commercial Truck Trader urges industry leaders to prioritize the physical and mental well-being of drivers. The Challenges of Truck Driving on Health It’s widely recognized that a truck driving career poses challenges to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The nature of the job often limits opportuniti
Exciting New Location Celebration ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ML-Truck Equipment is excited to announce the Opening Celebration of its new facility located at 30189 Old Yale Road, Abbotsford, B.C. The event is set for September 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.,
California’s Trucking Challenges: Regulation, Costs, and Freight’s Future In California, discussions on agriculture often focus on water and labor, but freight has emerged as a critical issue. Highlighting freight concerns, Nick Papagni pointed out the rising pressures faced by the trucking industry
Personal Introduction Two years have passed since the Freedom Convoy protests in Canada, a time I have spent incarcerated. My name is Tony Olienick, and I consider myself a political prisoner. Background I hail from Claresholm, a small town in southern Alberta. I was raised by my late father, George
Investigation Update on Truck Crash Authorities have begun examining results from drug and alcohol tests conducted after the crash, although Mr. Ashton noted that he has been instructed to withhold specific details until the involved driver is interviewed. He mentioned that additional test results a
Nebraska Truck Driver Achieves Five Million Miles Mark A truck driver from Nebraska has officially reached five million miles on the road, becoming only the second individual in the 67-year history of his company, Werner Enterprises, to do so. Tim Dean, 59, has transported various goods from potatoe
