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New Air-Conditioning Mandate for Trucks In a significant move for truck drivers nationwide, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has introduced a proposal requiring all truck cabins to be equipped with air conditioning by 2025. This change aims to alleviate the discomfort fac
Fleet Equipment recently attended Work Truck Week 2025 in Indianapolis, showcasing Isuzu’s medium-duty trucks. Isuzu Commercial Truck of America presented over a dozen trucks, emphasizing two primary themes: capability and versatility. Showcasing Medium-Duty Versatility The Isuzu medium-duty trucks
The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström faced severe snow conditions while stranded for 20 hours on Sweden’s E22 motorway on Wednesday and Thursday. He described these as the harshest weather he has experienced in three decades of driving. Nordström, who has operated his own road freight bus
The trucking industry can often be quite isolating, with drivers spending extensive hours on the road without company. However, many truckers have found a solution by bringing their beloved pets along. While it may initially seem impractical, having a dog or cat in a truck is entirely manageable and
June Racing Events at Grandview Speedway Grandview Speedway is gearing up for a busy June, featuring six racing events starting this weekend. Kickoff Event Details The racing action kicks off on Saturday, June 7, with A.D. Moyer Lumber Company sponsoring a night that includes a triple-header featuri
The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström found himself stuck in snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for 20 hours on Wednesday and Thursday, describing it as the worst weather he has faced in his 30-year trucking career. Nordström, who has operated his own road freight business since the 1990s, had
Trucking Cares Foundation Donates to Next Generation in Trucking Foundation Washington—The Trucking Cares Foundation, which serves as the charitable branch of the trucking industry, has contributed $40,000 to the Next Generation in Trucking Foundation. This nonprofit is focused on engaging and train
The 2025 Ram HD truck lineup was recently introduced at Work Truck Week in Indianapolis, but discussing performance is one thing—putting it to the test is another. We were invited to Laughlin, Nevada, to evaluate Ram’s latest HD trucks on the challenging Davis Dam Grade. Why the Davis Dam Grade? Thi
The Mystery of Non-Citizen Truck Drivers by 2025 The ongoing discussion within the trucking industry for 2025 revolves around the presence of non-citizen drivers. Key questions remain unanswered: How many exist? Are they operating safely? Additionally, how will President Donald Trump’s executive ord
