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The Life of a Long-Distance Truck Driver For many, roads serve merely as routes to reach destinations; however, for long-distance truck drivers, the highway transforms into a workplace that becomes an integral part of their existence. Mlungisi Madlala’s Journey Mlungisi Madlala, a 29-year-old from P
“What type of powertrain is best for my fleet, and when should I implement it?” This is a crucial question for fleet managers today. With relaxed regulations in California, decisions regarding equipment are shifting back to what is financially practical for fleets. At the recent ACT Expo, Greg Trein
Reality of Ice Road Truckers Alex Debogorski from *Ice Road Truckers* asserts that reality TV often reflects real life closely. He responds to skepticism by explaining, “When there’s 100 feet of tractor-trailer on the road with no place to turn, it’s tough to script that.” Returning for Another Seas
Manitoba Farmers Raise Concerns Over Trucking Training Regulations Farmers in Manitoba are expressing the same worries about truck driver training rules that have recently emerged from Alberta and Saskatchewan. During the Keystone Agricultural Producers annual meeting, several farmers voiced their c
Transforming the Life of a Long-Distance Truck Driver Carlos Soto, a long-haul truck driver, spends over 10 hours each day on the road, logging between 3,000 to 4,000 miles weekly. This sedentary lifestyle can hinder one’s health. To prioritize his well-being, he sought out ways to exercise and impr
Q1 Earnings Performance in Specialty Equipment Distribution As the earnings season for Q1 wraps up, it’s essential to evaluate the standout performers and underachievers in the specialty equipment distributors sector, including Custom Truck One Source (NYSE:CTOS) and its competitors. Historically, s
The Shift Towards Autonomous Trucks: An Inevitable Future You might know the classic gesture we make to truckers, hoping they’ll blow their horns. However, you may hear that sound much less frequently in the future, and there’s a solid reason for it: there may soon be no drivers in the cabs. While t
Dr. John McElligott, co-founder of the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund and a volunteer medical advisor for the organization, emphasizes that health is the most significant challenge facing the trucking industry. “The role of women in trucking and business is increasingly vital,” McElligott note
Exciting Racing Weekend at Grandview Speedway Grandview Speedway kicks off a busy June with two days of thrilling racing events this weekend, highlighted by a special tripleheader on Saturday night! Tripleheader Race Night on June 7 This Saturday, June 7, A.D. Moyer Lumber Company will sponsor an ac
