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Gradient AI Partners with ATTIC, RRG for Improved Claims Management Gradient AI, a key provider of artificial intelligence solutions for the insurance sector, has announced that the American Trucking and Transportation Insurance Company (ATTIC, RRG) has chosen its claims management solution. This te
California Jury Awards $34.7 Million to Former Walmart Driver A jury in California has granted $34.7 million in damages to ex-Walmart truck driver Jesus “Jesse” Fonseca, after determining that the retailer wrongfully accused him of fraud and unlawfully terminated his employment. The San Bernardino C
Clarksburg City Council Meeting Highlights – August 21, 2025 Introduction The Clarksburg City Council met on August 21, 2025, to discuss several important topics, specifically focusing on infrastructure upgrades and community safety initiatives. Snow Removal Equipment Purchase The meeting commenced
Interview with the Tow Truck Driver The Irrigator has conducted an interview with the tow truck driver involved in the Fig Avenue incident and Fire Chief Don Armario. The tow truck driver, who is in his 20s, requested anonymity. Incident Details According to the driver, he was called to assist a dis
Alliant Insurance Services Introduces New Trucking Excess Program Alliant Insurance Services has unveiled a specialized trucking excess program designed specifically for middle market fleet operators. The program rewards safe driving with a return of excess premium, allowing fleets to optimize their
Truck Driver Urges Action on Littering A truck driver has appealed to the public to “do better” after witnessing a shocking scene at a truck stop in Oklahoma. Evidence of Negligence On the subreddit r/awfuleverything, the driver posted a photo illustrating improperly disposed waste scattered along t
Bus Crash Involving North Allegheny Marching Band On Friday evening, two school buses carrying the North Allegheny marching band were involved in an accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Plum while en route to an away football game. Following the incident, Superintendent Brendan Hyland communicat
Advocating for Women in Trucking Fifteen years ago, Ellen Voie emphasized to trucking executives the importance of hiring more women in the industry, only to encounter similar dismissive responses. Voie, president and CEO of Women in Trucking, recalls executives stating, “Oh, Ellen, we just hire the
Image by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate When your car breaks down, worrying about rental car costs is probably the last thing on your mind. If the breakdown is due to normal wear and tear, your insurance won’t cover a rental. However, if your car is ineligible for use while undergoing covere
