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Self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström found himself stuck in heavy snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for 20 hours on Wednesday and Thursday. He described the situation as the most severe weather he has faced in his 30 years of driving. Operating his road freight business since the 1990s, Nordström
Nirvana Secures $80 Million in Series C Funding Nirvana, an AI-centric trucking insurance startup, has raised $80 million in a Series C funding round led by General Catalyst, with contributions from Lightspeed Venture Partners and Valor Equity Partners. This latest round of investment has doubled Ni
Viral Protest Supporter Indicted A man who gained attention after being seen on live television allegedly delivering a truck full of face shields for protesters during recent demonstrations in Los Angeles was indicted on Wednesday. Charges Filed Against Alejandro Orellana Alejandro Orellana, 29, fac
With the arrival of August 1, the repercussions of tariffs are starting to take shape, prompting fleets to be more cautious about capital expenditures. The freight sector is stabilizing, compelling heavy-duty fleet equipment managers to make more informed and adaptable choices. Whether it’s moderniz
The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström was stuck in snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for 20 hours during Wednesday and Thursday, experiencing the worst weather of his 30-year career. Nordström, who has operated his own road freight business since the 1990s, initially believed the blocked traff
Trucking news and updates for Thursday, January 11, 2024: New Bill Seeks to Raise Trucking Insurance Minimums A bill has been reintroduced in Congress aimed at increasing the minimum liability insurance for interstate motor carriers from $750,000 to $5 million. This proposal, titled the “Fair Compen
Introduction to Autonomous Trucks Self-driving trucks powered by artificial intelligence are quickly becoming a vital solution for major logistics issues. With increasing pressure on supply chains and a growing driver shortage in the U.S. and Europe, Plus Automation is emerging as a key player with
Race Night Highlights at Grandview Speedway Tim Buckwalter from Douglassville, Pa., clinched victory in a thrilling 30-lap T.P. Trailer Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway. He took the lead with just six laps remaining, marking his first win of the season and the fourth of his career at this
The trucking industry is rapidly transforming due to technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and increasing safety concerns. For fleet owners, this evolution means navigating a more intricate insurance environment to ensure adequate protection for their businesses. By 2025, several key trends
