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Follow us today… Policy Renewal Shock “How much will my Cybertruck cost to renew my policy?” John Khosravani questions his insurance agent on the Tesla Cybertruck Facebook Owner page, still in disbelief from the shocking renewal rate provided by his insurer for the second year of ownership. John exp
Senator Bernie Moreno Proposes Transportation Freedom Act In Washington, U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno, previously an automobile dealer, is set to introduce a new bill aimed at repealing emissions regulations and offering tax incentives to automotive manufacturers. The Transportation Freedom Act The Am
A man from south-west Victoria has been sentenced to a minimum of two years and four months in prison following a three-vehicle accident last year. Key Points: The court learned that Jason Hanson was distracted while putting his coffee back into a holder at the time of the crash. Judge Richard Maidm
Kenworth has unveiled its new T880E, the company’s initial Class 8 vocational battery-electric truck targeted at the North American market. Showcased at ACT Expo alongside the next-gen battery-electric T680E, the zero-emission Kenworth T880E is now ready for orders through Kenworth dealers in both C
The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström found himself stranded by snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for an exhausting 20 hours on Wednesday and Thursday, describing the experience as the worst weather he has faced in his 30-year career. Having operated his own road freight business since the 199
Startup Lula, positioning itself as the “Stripe for insurance,” has successfully secured $35.5 million in a Series B funding round following a significant increase in customer acquisition. After TechCrunch covered Lula’s Series A funding of $18 million in July 2021, the company initially concentrate
WASHINGTON — The recent removal of numerous regulations by the U.S. Department of Transportation has sparked concerns among trucking industry experts regarding compliance and safety. Among the 52 deregulatory measures impacting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the National Hi
The most extensive national study on truck driver health has revealed a prevalence of significant medical issues and mental health struggles. Key points: Truck driver Frank Black highlights his main challenges as weight management and maintaining personal relationships. Retired truck driver Jerry Br
Courtesy photo – Students from Midwest Truck Driving School and North Country Electrical Line and Heavy Equipment School present a check to the U.P. Honor Flight. Support for Veterans ESCANABA — The Midwest Truck Driving School and North Country Electrical Line and Heavy Equipment School have shown
