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Potential Benefits and Implications of the Executive Order President Donald Trump’s Emergency Order addressing English proficiency for truck drivers could lead to safer roads and better alignment between freight demand and trucking capacity. However, carriers should be prepared for operational and c
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Volvo Trucks North America is enhancing its truck powertrain offerings with the D13 VGT engine, featuring a variable geometry turbo aimed specifically at regional haul routes. However, company executives indicate that the D13 with turbo compounding (TC) remains the preferred option for long-haul fle
Inszone Insurance Services Expands through Acquisition Inszone Insurance Services, a swiftly expanding national provider of personal and commercial lines of insurance, has announced its acquisition of Trucking Insurance & Accounting. Founded in Arizona in 2019 by Jose Olivares, Trucking Insurance &
The FMCSA rejected an application from the Alliance for Driver Safety & Security, predominantly representing large trucking companies, on December 23. The request sought to allow positive hair follicle test results for drivers to be reported to the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. The agency turned dow
Women on Wheels Program Launches in Nairobi A new initiative named ‘Women on Wheels (WoW)’ has been launched in Nairobi, aiming to train and employ at least 100 women annually in truck driving. Program Overview This initiative forms part of Bamburi Cement’s Sustainability Programs, focusing on Diver
Exciting Changes at Grandview Speedway! Get ready for an action-packed Saturday at Grandview Speedway! After experiencing their fourth weather-related postponement in the first five weeks of the 2025 season last Saturday, the track is set to make a big comeback with a revamped race format to tackle
I used to work at the Record Bar in Florence when it was a small, family-owned chain from North Carolina. It was before they were sold to Blockbuster and went downhill, and they’re long gone now. My boss introduced me to bands like the Clash and the Replacements. Meanwhile, my friend Jay Leavitt, wh
Slawomir Platta, Esq. is a founding partner at The Platta Law Firm, PLLC. He obtained his law degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and has been representing truck accident cases in New York for nearly 20 years. Platta has been recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2015. He can be
