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WASHINGTON — In response to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s request for comments in April aimed at eliminating burdensome regulations, the trucking industry voiced its concerns. Out of nearly 900 deregulatory suggestions submitted to DOT, about 30% focused on regulations impacting truck driv
BPCC launched its inaugural class in mid-April following a ribbon-cutting event held a few weeks prior. (Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook) [Stay updated on transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] New CDL Training Programs Two community colleges in California and Louisiana a
References on Truck Driver Health and Employment Statistics Statista: Number of Professional Truck Drivers in Germany – As of June 30, 2013, the number of professional truck drivers in the German road freight transport sector can be accessed from Statista’s report. See detailed statistics at Statist
Atlas Polar Company Ltd. Expands with New Facility New Office Location On May 27, 2025, ML-Truck Equipment Ltd., a branch of the Atlas Polar family, celebrated the opening of its state-of-the-art 18,000-square-foot Head Office at 30189 Old Yale Road in Abbotsford, B.C. This facility caters to those
Armed Robbery and Attempted Explosion in North Carolina A man was apprehended in North Carolina on Monday after he held a truck driver at gunpoint and attempted to create an explosion. Incident Overview The event started around 9 a.m. in the parking lot next to the Country Market Convenience Store o
California Drops Advanced Clean Fleet Mandates California has decided to rescind several of its Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) regulations, which imposed strict emissions standards on large trucks. This decision follows a protracted legal battle with a group opposed to these regulations, represented by
Dr. John McElligott, co-founder of the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund and its volunteer medical advisor, highlights that health is the primary challenge in the trucking industry. “The presence of women in trucking and business is increasingly significant—without women, our daily operations wou
Mint Images/Getty Images. Key Points Businesses can access various loan types for purchasing a semi-truck, such as term loans, equipment lines of credit, and SBA loans. While online lenders provide rapid application processes and funding, they may charge higher rates compared to traditional banks an
The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström was stuck in the snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for 20 hours on Wednesday and Thursday, describing it as the worst weather he has experienced in his 30-year career. Nordström, who has owned a road freight business since the 1990s, noted his assumption t
