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The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström found himself snowbound for 20 hours on Sweden’s E22 motorway, describing it as the worst weather he’s faced in his 30-year career. Since starting his own road freight business in the 1990s, Nordström believed that traffic issues on the E22 would have
Demographic Concerns in Saskatchewan’s Trucking Industry Over half of the semi-truck drivers in Saskatchewan are aged 45 and older. Calls for Government Support This statistic was disclosed by the Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) based on government data, sparking renewed advocacy for governm
Legislation to Alleviate Regulatory Burdens for Trucking and Agriculture WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), the Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, has partnered with Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) to propose a new bill aimed at eliminating onerous governmen
Mixed Results from Workplace Wellness Programs Workplace wellness initiatives, which aim to encourage employees to improve their health through weight loss, better nutrition, reduced stress, and improved sleep, represent an $8 billion industry in the United States. A majority of large employers now
Fleets are approaching decarbonization with effective, proven methods rather than mere hype. This theme resonated throughout this year’s ACT Expo. The “Run on Less: Messy Middle” initiative illustrates this approach, as fleets shared their experiences focusing on long-haul decarbonization. The upcom
The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström experienced a harrowing 20-hour ordeal trapped in snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway, facing what he described as the harshest weather of his 30-year driving career. Having operated his own road freight business since the 1990s, Nordström initially assumed
A trucking executive charged in connection with a tragic accident that resulted in the deaths of four police officers in Melbourne has had his case indefinitely postponed. A judge described the prosecution’s actions as a “misuse” of judicial proceedings. Key Points: Simiona Tuteru faced national hea
Registration Opens for Work Truck Week 2025 FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Registration and accommodations for the 25th edition of the largest work truck event in North America are now available at worktruckweek.com. Work Truck Week® 2025 will take place from March 4–7, 20
Severe Blizzard Strands Truck Driver for 20 Hours Niclas Nordström, a self-employed truck driver, found himself stuck in snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for an exhausting 20 hours due to the most severe weather he has experienced in his 30-year career, as he recounted to The Local. Having operated his
