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Upcoming Events at Grandview Speedway Grandview Speedway is set to host another NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series event next week, showcasing the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds and T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman. Event Details for May 17 The racing program on Saturday, May 17, will featu
Monal Sachdeva’s Vision Monal Sachdeva, CEO of Novalife, expressed her concern during her visits to Europe regarding the lack of employment opportunities for skilled Indian drivers. Despite their success as truck drivers in Western countries and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), they were not bein
Understanding Buffer Layers A buffer layer is a type of insurance that acts as a safety net, covering the gap between a main insurance policy and excess coverage. This layer is valuable for those managing complex risks, helping reduce costs related to significant insurance claims. Typically employed
California DMV Proposes New Rules for Autonomous Vehicles The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced new regulations for the testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles, as outlined in a press release from April 25. This new framework specifically targets both light-duty and h
Inauguration of TV9’s Highway Heroes Campaign in Chennai The recent event of the TV9 Network in Chennai was inaugurated by S. Balamurugan, CSR Head of Shriram Finance, along with D. Rosiya, Head of the Truck Terminal. Both expressed their support for this initiative, highlighting the importance of s
“It’s Not a Question of If, but When You’ll Get Blown Over.” In discussions with Volvo’s reliability engineering test drivers, it became evident that transporting goods in Alaska requires not only skill but also bravery. The drivers testing Volvo’s latest long-haul trucks are seasoned veterans, havi
Germany’s Demographic Crisis in Road Transport Germany, traditionally a key player in Europe’s freight sector, is now facing a major demographic challenge in its road transport industry. A report has indicated a global shortage of 3.6 million truck drivers — a figure that has remained unchanged sinc
Koffie Insurance Secures $11 Million Series A Funding Brooklyn, NY, July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Koffie Insurance, an insurtech dedicated to providing financial solutions specifically for the trucking and transportation industries, has successfully closed an $11 million Series A funding round. T
WASHINGTON — Trucking companies and independent operators are taking advantage of an opportunity presented by the Trump administration to advocate for the continuation or repeal of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate that has been effective since 2017. In comments submitted to the U.S. Depar
