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Long-Awaited Championship Race The T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman will participate in their longest race of the season this Saturday night at Grandview Speedway, where drivers will compete for various bonuses in the annual Championship race. 55th Annual Firecracker 40 This week’s event is the highli
The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström found himself trapped in snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for 20 hours during Wednesday and Thursday, describing it as the worst weather he has faced in his three-decade career. Nordström, who has operated his own freight transport business since the 1990
New Legislation for Truck Insurance Requirements Lawmakers in Congress are once again advocating for significant increases in minimum insurance requirements for truckers. Introduction of H.R.6884 The bill designated as H.R.6884, known as the Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act, was present
Promoting Health Among Truck Drivers Maintaining fitness and health during long hours on the road can be challenging for truck drivers. Spending considerable time away from home, often for months, exacerbates the issue. David Copeland, a truck driver, recognized the unhealthy habits prevalent in the
Rising insurance costs are intensifying the challenges posed by high interest rates and increasing truck prices, leading to stricter lending practices while also creating opportunities for insurance financing. According to a report from the American Transportation Research Institute released on July
Two truck drivers have been reported for multiple driving violations after being found operating their vehicles while allegedly under the influence of methamphetamine, lacking number plates, proper registration, and necessary permits. Key Points: Two drivers reported after allegedly testing positive
The stable pricing observed in the trucking sector towards the end of last year suggests a potentially improved outlook for 2025, following a lackluster 2024. According to Jim Ryan, equipment lease and finance manager at Sandhills Global, the industry is starting to stabilize after a downward trend,
High Caffeine Consumption Linked to Increased Crash Risk for Truck Drivers Recent research indicates that lorry drivers who consume significant amounts of coffee and energy drinks report a higher number of crashes compared to those who limit their caffeine intake. Caffeine (C8 H10 N4 O2): The most w
Increased Convoy Activity as Operation New Dawn Concludes The number of convoys departing from Iraq is increasing daily as Operation New Dawn approaches its conclusion. According to Army Staff Sgt. Erick Torres, convoy commander of the 233rd Transportation Company, October has been particularly hect
