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Driver Lifestyle & Health

The Journey of an Ohio Truck Driver: Ups and Downs

Trucking Industry in Ohio According to the Ohio Trucking Association, approximately 100,000 individuals in Ohio earn their livelihoods as truck drivers. Full-time over-the-road drivers have an average annual salary of about $75,000, with skilled drivers boasting six-figure incomes depending on their

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Truck & Equipment Talk

Komatsu HM460-6 Haul Truck Enhances Payload and Efficiency

Komatsu has completely reengineered its HM400-5 articulated haul truck, unveiling the updated model, HM460-6, at ConExpo 2026. This new model features a high-performance powertrain, a sophisticated traction control system, and an enhanced operator environment. Designed for applications in quarrying,

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Driver Lifestyle & Health

Pit Stop Health Checks: A Safety Boost for Truckers

HGV driver Alan Tunmore commented that the walk-in clinic at the truck stop was a “fantastic initiative.” A motorway service station has enhanced its offerings by introducing a walk-in clinic for drivers, collaborating with the NHS. Nurses from Bath and North East Somerset Enhanced Medical Services

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Driver Lifestyle & Health

Road Adventures: A Couple’s Journey Together in Trucking

Advice for Couples Working Together in Trucking When it comes to offering advice for couples who work together, particularly in the confined space of a semi cab, Joanne Balmer is quick with her suggestion. “Choose your battles,” she laughed. “Starting an argument while you’re stuck in a cab for hour

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