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Stolen Equipment Ahead of Mexico vs. Japan Match OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — This weekend, Oakland is set to host a highly anticipated soccer match between the national teams of Mexico and Japan. However, just days before the event at Oakland Coliseum, the Mexican national team’s training equipment was
The market for autonomous trucks is expanding as federal regulations and funding strategies evolve, yet gaining public trust is essential for widespread implementation. According to research and consulting firm McKinsey & Co, it is forecasted that by 2035, 13% of heavy-duty, over-the-road trucks in
Concerns Over Increased Train-Truck Collisions WASHINGTON — The railroad sector is expressing concerns that allowing trucks transporting hazardous materials to bypass stops at certain grade crossings could lead to a rise in collisions with trains. Currently, trucks carrying hazardous materials and p
Junto’s Journey to Mr. Health and Fitness Francis Junto, a Logistics OTR driver for DGH (Dutch Gold Honey), has spent the last few weeks competing for the title of Mr. Health and Fitness, an online contest where participants share their health and body transformation stories. Since public voting beg
Increased Monetary Rewards for Freedom 76 Weekend at Grandview Speedway The highly anticipated Freedom 76 weekend at Grandview Speedway is set to offer even greater monetary rewards this season! As local fans and businesses continue to sponsor lap money for this historic event, the amounts for lap l
Daimler Truck Layoffs at Mount Holly Plant Daimler Truck is set to lay off 573 employees at its Mount Holly manufacturing facility and services center on Friday. Employees will receive pay through September 9 for their work at this plant, known primarily for producing Freightliner trucks. Temporary
American Truck Drivers Honor Christmas Tradition American Truck Drivers Honor Christmas Tradition Two truck drivers from Alaska are setting out on a cross-country trip to deliver a special Christmas tree to Washington, D.C. John Schank and Fred Austin, both from Alaska, will transport this year’s Ca
A series of truck dealership transactions contributed to a successful month for mergers and acquisitions. Bruckner’s Enhances Dealer Network in the Northwest Bruckner’s Truck & Equipment has expanded into Idaho and Montana, as well as deeper into Washington, by acquiring Transport Equipment Inc. (TE
Chad Boblett, a long-haul truck driver from Lexington, Kentucky, occasionally transports Amazon loads, despite their lower pay compared to his other assignments. He appreciates Amazon’s daily rate compensation model, which contrasts with the traditional per-mile pay structure used by most trucking c
