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By James Scarpa The success of gourmet food trucks in cities like Los Angeles and New York has inspired aspiring food truck owners in other areas to explore mobile foodservice. However, as this new market grows, resources for starting mobile kitchens are limited. Most entrepreneurs are learning thro
Self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström found himself stranded for 20 hours due to snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway, experiencing what he described to The Local as the most severe weather conditions of his 30-year driving career. Since the 1990s, Nordström has operated his own road freight business
New Rules for Truck Drivers’ English Proficiency On Thursday, the board of directors for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) decided to classify violations of English proficiency as grounds for placing truck drivers out of service. This move may lead to a considerable reduction in trucking
New Fire Truck for Zachary Fire Department The Zachary Fire Department has recently acquired a new fire truck featuring a range of lifesaving equipment. During a City Council meeting on February 25, Fire Chief Danny Kimble presented details about this latest addition. The truck was displayed outside
Overdrive Radio Edition – December 16, 2024 Todd Dills: Welcome back to Overdrive Radio! This edition focuses on our 2024 Trucker of the Year candidates, highlighting their experiences over the past year and sharing valuable advice for new owner-operators. We’re connecting with the notable brothers,
Hudson Insurance Group Acquires Motor Transport Underwriters Inc. Hudson Insurance Group has completed the acquisition of Motor Transport Underwriters Inc. (MTU), which specializes in underwriting, claims, and risk management specifically for the long-haul trucking industry, a sector where Hudson is
RIDDICK BOWE, a former heavyweight boxing champion, once lived a life of luxury, complete with a fleet of sports cars. However, after retiring from the sport, his life took a drastic downturn. His challenges included a failed enlistment in the Marines, a prison sentence of 17 months for kidnapping h
The food truck sector is experiencing significant growth, with an expected annual increase of 10.3% from 2019 to 2024 in the US. These mobile eateries provide distinct food choices at affordable prices, offering entrepreneurs the flexibility to adapt to customer locations and maintain lower operatio
The self-employed truck driver, Niclas Nordström, was stranded on Sweden’s E22 motorway for an exhausting 20 hours due to severe snow on Wednesday and Thursday. He described the weather conditions as the worst he has faced in his 30-year trucking career. Nordström, who has been operating his own roa
