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New English Proficiency Standards for Truck Drivers AUSTIN, Texas — In a significant announcement, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy signed an order on Tuesday to reinstate stringent enforcement of English language proficiency standards for commercial truck drivers. This policy, supported by
ML-Truck Equipment Ltd. to Launch New Headquarters On May 26, 2025, ML-Truck Equipment Ltd. will officially open its new 18,000-square-foot head office, sales, and service center in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Expansive Inventory and Services This new establishment will offer a range of popular tr
According to Swiss Re, litigation expenses have led to a 57% rise in liability claims in the U.S. over the past decade, culminating in a peak increase of 7% in 2023. Understanding Social Inflation Social inflation refers to the phenomenon where insured liability claims escalate more rapidly than can
Congress Moves to Revoke California Truck Emissions Waivers A recent effort in Congress to eliminate two emissions waivers for trucking in California, issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), successfully passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. California is anticipated to
Tragic Accident on I-65 A fiery collision claimed the life of a semi truck driver and caused significant traffic delays on I-65 southbound Thursday morning, resulting in a 5-mile backup as emergency responders worked to put out the flames. Details of the Incident The accident occurred shortly after
ML-Truck Equipment Ltd. Announces New Facility Opening On May 26, 2025, ML-Truck Equipment Ltd. will inaugurate its new head office and service center, spanning 18,000 square feet, in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Facility Features The new establishment will stock and service some of the most popula
Washington – June 6, 2024: The U.S. Supreme Court referenced an amicus brief by Crowell & Moring in its decision today, determining that Truck Insurance Exchange qualifies as a ‘party in interest’ allowed to participate in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings of two manufacturing firms confronting
New York’s Push for Flexibility in Electric Truck Rules New York is aiming for state lawmakers to take inspiration from Massachusetts and Maryland by incorporating more flexibility into the state’s adoption of the Advance Clean Trucks (ACT) rule, which took effect on January 1. Overview of the ACT R
While Kevinson Jean, a Haitian immigrant, used English during his truck driver training, he felt insecure during his commercial driver’s license exam. “I worried about mispronouncing words,” shared Jean, who drives about 100,000 miles each year. “I feared being laughed at.” Jean mentioned classmates
