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The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström experienced a 20-hour ordeal trapped by snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway, describing it as the worst weather he has faced in his 30-year career. Since the 1990s, Nordström has operated his own road freight business. He regrettably assumed that the traffic
Dive Brief: During an earnings call last week, J.B. Hunt Transport Services’ executive vice president and CFO, John Kuhlow, indicated that workforce costs and insurance premiums are likely to continue increasing due to inflation. The company’s workforce expenses rose almost 5.7% year-over-year, reac
This ’90s Classic is Making a Comeback The iconic Von Dutch trucker hat has returned, reminiscent of its popularity in the ’90s. This trendy accessory, famously worn by style icons like Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, and Lindsay Lohan, is being embraced once again by a new generation of celebrities.
Constructing a road involves much more than just laying down asphalt, and Saber Interactive understands this well. This is evident in RoadCraft’s diverse selection of specialized construction vehicles designed to tackle various tasks. However, the game doesn’t primarily target seasoned laborers fami
Addressing Phantom Damage Misuse The issue of phantom damages is increasingly recognized as a contributor to social inflation, with ongoing debates in many states regarding their permissibility as part of tort reform. Concerns revolve around potential exploitation of phantom damages, evidenced by: E
Truck Driver Takes Charge of Health After Alarming Diagnosis During a routine DOT physical, a truck driver, Randall Salyer, received some unsettling news: he was pre-diabetic, had elevated blood pressure, and showed increased liver enzyme levels. Realizing the urgency to maintain his medical card, h
Atlas Polar Company Ltd. Atlas Polar Company Ltd. TORONTO, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ML-Truck Equipment Ltd., a member of Atlas Polar’s national network, has officially inaugurated its new 18,000 square foot headquarters located at 30189 Old Yale Road, Abbotsford, B.C. This facility caters to
Complete Interview This week, Adam Chiara interviewed Joe Sculley, president of the Motor Transport Association of Connecticut, and Roland Bolduc, a FedEx driver, about the hurdles confronting the trucking sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although there have been federal and state initiatives to
For over two weeks, truck drivers throughout Iran have halted their operations; many are leaving their trailers partially open as a gesture of solidarity during forced work. The National Union of Iranian Truckers issued a statement emphasizing, “We stand not out of stubbornness, but out of dignity.”
