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Regional trucking is undergoing significant changes. As transport routes evolve, driver preferences shift, and customer demands become increasingly precise, fleet managers are re-evaluating their equipment specifications and deployments. The unveiling of the new Volvo VNR at TMC highlights how manuf
The Spanish authorities have announced a significant fine imposed on a driver for tampering with the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system. This hefty penalty is expected to discourage others from engaging in similar deceitful practices. This week, road officials in Tudela apprehended a truck d
Trucking Company Owners Charged with Insurance Fraud Hardip Singh, 44, and Amandeep Kaur, 36, the owners of a trucking company, were charged this week with several counts of insurance fraud. They are accused of misclassifying employees as independent contractors to underreport payroll by over $1.4 m
Multiple labor regulations currently in development are expected to significantly impact the trucking industry in the coming year. Executives in trucking are paying close attention to these regulations, which will coincide with additional equipment regulations set to take effect in 2024. Key areas f
By: Michelle V. Rafter (Editor’s Note: This piece is part of a collaboration between Next Avenue and Chasing the Dream.) Chasing a Dream on the Open Road At an age when many seasoned truckers are considering retirement, Bryant Walker from Los Angeles began his journey as a truck driver. Last summer,
In January, Normand Meunier arrived at a hospital in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, suffering from a respiratory virus. Unfortunately, weeks later, he developed a severe bedsore that prompted him to consider medical assistance in dying (MAID). At 66, Meunier was a former truck driver who became paralyzed in
ZC Rubber has unveiled its latest X-Elite Series truck tires at the Southeast Asia Dealer Conference and X-Tech Seminar held in Singapore. The company highlights that this product line is specifically designed for long-haul, heavy-duty, and overloaded uses. According to ZC Rubber, the X-Elite Series
Insights from the President of XPO Logistics Europe The President of XPO Logistics Europe expressed his views in an interview with the Financial Times, highlighting that the upcoming mobility package changes set to be implemented in February could lead to “additional capacity constraints and inflati
In the world of commercial trucking, managing profit margins is crucial due to fluctuating fuel prices, increasing tire costs, and the immediate impact of unexpected repairs on cash flow. Insurance premiums can also be unpredictable. However, underwriters utilize specific variables to determine rate
