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Truck Orders Decline Significantly in May Heavy-duty truck orders in North America experienced a dramatic 45% drop in May, and medium-duty truck orders also declined during this typically slow period, exacerbated by unfavorable macroeconomic factors. In May, the net orders for Class 8 trucks fell by
Federal Funding at Risk for California, Washington, and New Mexico Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Tuesday that California, Washington, and New Mexico could lose millions in federal funding if they do not enforce English language mandates for truck drivers. Investigation Reveals Compli
Is This NYC’s Next Top Model? For over two decades, Joe Macken has meticulously crafted a detailed 3D model of New York City, utilizing only balsa wood, Elmer’s glue, and a wealth of creativity. His extensive project recently gained viral attention through a TikTok video. The completed diorama, whic
Sure! Here’s a paraphrased version of the article in HTML format: Overview Ferronordic, a dealer in construction and truck equipment, saw an increase in revenue from its U.S. segment during the fourth quarter, marking the completion of its inaugural year in the U.S. market. The Stockholm-based compa
The History Channel announced on Wednesday the return of “Ice Road Truckers” for season twelve, set to premiere on October 1 at 9:30 PM ET/PT, featuring some of the series’ most cherished truckers. The series first aired in 2007 and spawned the spin-off “IRT: Deadliest Roads” in 2010. It hasn’t been
Texas Enhances English Proficiency Checks for Truck Drivers Texas is increasing English proficiency checks for truck drivers at roadside inspections as part of efforts to prevent unsafe drivers from operating on the roads, as announced by Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday. Implementation of Language
MAN Truck and Bus Delivers First Long-Distance Electric Trucks German commercial vehicle maker MAN Truck and Bus, a part of the Traton Group, has handed over its initial batch of 10 long-distance electric trucks. According to a press release from January 29, global logistics firm DB Schenker has acq
Get ready—Ice Road Truckers is coming back to television! According to Deadline, the History Channel’s reality series, which aired from 2007 to 2017, is set to make a return this fall with a new season. The show features a team of truckers navigating treacherous, icy roads and frozen lakes in northe
A Frustrated College Student’s Encounter with Exhaust Pollution A college student expressed their frustration by sharing a video on Reddit, showcasing a driver releasing a significant amount of exhaust smoke. The footage, posted to a subreddit that opposes car pollution, features a large pickup truc
