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Teamsters general president Sean M. O’Brian vows to utilize the full strength of the Union as Ford Motor Company terminates its contract with Jack Cooper for car hauling. Ford’s Contract Cancellation Raises Concerns As of 9:10 a.m. on January 14, following Ford Motor Company’s decision to end its lo
Ami Ridling | Siskiyou Daily News Introduction to a Unique Truck YREKA – One of the freight semis from Stidham Trucking Inc. in Yreka is drawing special attention. Richard Stidham, the co-owner, mentions that it also aims to increase awareness about breast cancer. Distinctive Design The truck featur
Daimler Truck, a German manufacturer of commercial vehicles, experienced the impact of tariffs and economic uncertainty in the second quarter, leading to a decrease in financial services originations and outstanding amounts as global and North American truck sales declined. Although Daimler Truck Fi
Trucker Diablo Announces New Album Release After a successful year that included performances with Thunder and appearances at festivals such as Amplified, Steelhouse, and Ramblin Man Fair, Trucker Diablo is excited to share the news of their upcoming album release. Album Title Insight Frontman Tom H
Truck transportation positions demonstrated ongoing softness, with a slight decline in June; however, year-over-year comparisons indicated minimal change, marked by a mere 0.17% increase. According to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the sector shed 2,700 jobs in June, wit
Highway Heroes Season 2: Empowering Indian Truck Drivers Through Health and Education New Delhi: The second installment of Highway Heroes, a collaboration between Shriram Finance and TV9 Network, seeks to enhance awareness and empower truck drivers nationwide by providing education in health, financ
Upcoming Online Auction of Surplus State Property This weekend’s online auction features a wide array of surplus state property, including pick-up trucks, boats, filing cabinets, desks, computer equipment, and warehouse lighting. Noteworthy Items In addition to common equipment, several significant
New immigration policies may reduce driver availability, lead to a significant capacity shortfall, and potentially steer the trucking sector out of The Great Freight Recession. The Trump administration’s English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement, set to take effect in June 2025, is already shri
Truck dealers Penske Automotive Group and Rush Enterprises showed mixed performance in the second quarter, while Custom Truck One Source experienced a notable increase in sales and rental revenues. Rush Class 8 Sales Decline by 20% Rush Enterprises, located in San Antonio, reported a 6.5% year-over-
