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For many years, Americans have shown a keen interest in large trucks, with Bigfoot being one of the most iconic examples of this fascination. Known for its immense size and power, Bigfoot is a legendary monster truck that even inspired Ford to create a special edition of the F-Series named the Bigfo
Business Insider: Hub Group’s recent earnings report showed a rise in operating margins across the board, particularly during challenging times for the trucking industry. Interestingly, the intermodal sector at Hub Group and in the broader industry appears to be faring better than trucking. What fac
RTS Announces Job Creation and Expansion in Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS — A trucking firm headquartered in Indianapolis plans to generate almost 100 new jobs by the end of 2025, as reported by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. On Thursday, Renewable Transport Services Inc. unveiled its $20
NEW DELHI (India CSR): Apollo Tyres, a prominent tyre manufacturer, has launched its Mobile Medical Unit named ‘Apollo Tyres Healthcare Express’ to provide health check-ups for truck drivers and related communities. The unit was officially launched today by C Thomas Mathew, the Unit Head at Apollo T
Space Considerations for Truck Equipment When selecting air compressor systems for trucks, it’s important to consider space limitations. Systems like VMAC’s Underhood 70, which fit under the engine hood, are lighter and can save room on the truck’s deck or cargo area. The Demand for Storage A signif
In this month’s Overdrive issue, I highlighted the resilience of Boyd Bros.-leased owner-operator Dan Heister (featured in the image), who has excelled in the short to medium haul sector through Boyd’s self-dispatch and percentage-pay Independent Express program. His ability to navigate through the
Dive Brief: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering stricter regulations for broker record-keeping and information disclosure, as stated in a recent proposed rulemaking notice. Interested parties can submit their feedback until January 21 on regulations.gov. The new re
Trucking Industry Faces Driver Shortage in 2012 and 2013 The trucking sector is projected to experience a significant driver shortage through 2012 and 2013, with industry estimates indicating a need for approximately 135,000 additional drivers. Despite high unemployment, motor carriers anticipate an
From Truck Driver to YouTube Star: The Journey of Rajesh Rawani NEW DELHI: Rajesh Rawani, a seasoned truck driver with 25 years of experience on India’s roads, has recently risen to fame as a well-known YouTuber. Residing in Jamtara, Jharkhand, Rawani has garnered the affection of over 1.86 million
