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Fleet operators are taking advantage of attractive deals for high-mileage trucks due to restricted credit, economic unpredictability, and increasing new truck prices, resulting in a change in purchasing patterns. According to Equipment Finance News’ Inventory Index, the figure for used commercial ve
The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström experienced intense snowfall that left him stranded for 20 hours on Sweden’s E22 motorway, which he described to The Local as the worst weather he has encountered in his 30-year career. Since the 1990s, Nordström has operated his own road freight busin
Fluid Truck Files for Bankruptcy and Makes Major Cuts In the wake of its board replacing sibling co-founders from their top positions, Fluid Truck has laid off 30% of its workforce, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and identified a prospective buyer, pending court approval, as indicated by bankruptc
Changing the Face of Truck Driving Traditionally viewed as a male-dominated field, truck driving is undergoing a transformation, thanks in part to individuals like Pamela Williams. Williams, a truck driver and instructor at DSC Training Academy in Jackson, Mississippi, confidently asserts, “Guys, yo
Steve Blackledge | sblackle@dispatch.com Life After the Accident Following a serious car accident on November 12, 2016, which led to the loss of most of his left leg and jeopardized his promising football career, Isaiah Pead began to strategize his next steps almost immediately after regaining consc
Bollywood’s Recent Struggles In recent years, Bollywood has faced a downturn, with only a handful of films achieving significant box office success. Amid these challenges, discussions surrounding the financial burden of a star’s entourage have become more pronounced. Reports indicate that the costs
The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström endured 20 hours trapped in snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway, describing it as the worst weather he has faced in his 30-year career. Having operated his own road freight business since the 1990s, Nordström initially believed that the traffic blockage woul
(georgeolsson/Getty Images) [Stay informed on transportation news: Get TTNews delivered to your inbox.] Current Challenges in the Trucking Industry The trucking sector has faced ongoing difficulties with increasing insurance costs, coupled with risk management concerns that have impacted fleets this
Monson Trucking, a Duluth-based company, has announced its impending closure on August 31, resulting in the loss of 200 jobs. The decision to shut down the 94-year-old family-owned business stems from the current economic downturn, a downturn in the paper industry, and the bankruptcy of two signific
