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Over 2.4 million individuals have signed a petition on Change.org advocating for clemency for Harjinder Singh, a 28-year-old truck driver charged with vehicular homicide following a deadly accident on the Florida Turnpike. Singh, originally from India and now residing in Stockton, California, was de
Go Industries Unveils Heavy-Duty Truck Shovel Boxes Go Industries Inc., based in Richardson, Texas, has launched heavy-duty shovel boxes tailored for trucks, optimizing storage for work vehicles. These innovative boxes feature perforated metal design, allowing dirt and debris to escape, thereby mini
We enhance the existing literature by leveraging the Commodity Flow Survey (CFS) data from the United States Census Bureau (2020) to reliably estimate the density of long-haul trucking across various regions and analyze the operator-hours necessary for different routes. Our main analysis focuses on
New Federal Trucking Regulation Takes Effect Washington, D.C. (WDNews) – A recently enacted federal trucking regulation that started on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, is generating a mix of approval and apprehension among truck drivers. Details of the Regulation This executive order, signed by President
Judy Woodruff: Recently, the “NewsHour” featured stories about the evolving job landscape, including a report by economics correspondent Paul Solman that examined the paradox of job loss fears due to driverless trucks alongside the ongoing truck driver shortage in the U.S. In tonight’s segment, Paul
Over the past two months, over 3,000 truck drivers have been removed from U.S. highways for failing compulsory roadside English tests as the Trump administration enforces stricter regulations for commercial drivers nationwide. This initiative has been welcomed by many trucking organizations, which a
Exciting Event at Northern Tool + Equipment in Tampa The event at the Tampa, Florida store features a special offer where customers can get a complimentary ticket to a Monster Jam® event. TAMPA, Fla., July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Northern Tool + Equipment is set to bring the thrilling action of Mons
Federal Funding Threatened Over English Proficiency in Three States WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has accused California, New Mexico, and Washington of not enforcing English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for commercial drivers. He has warned that federal funding
Dive Brief: On Monday, President Joe Biden emphasized the actions his administration has implemented to increase the number of truck drivers. These initiatives include promoting new apprenticeship programs and enhancing recruitment efforts targeted at women and veterans. The president praised the go
