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Trump’s Stance on Due Process Rights In a recent interview, President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty about his obligation to uphold the due process rights guaranteed by the Constitution, stating he is unsure if both U.S. citizens and noncitizens are deserving of these protections. Comments on Ca
WASHINGTON — Potential Regulatory Changes Amid Election-Year Gridlock With the approach of an election year, Congress may struggle to pass significant truck-related legislation in 2024. However, a potential change in administration could prompt the finalization of two key regulations that could have
After a night of driving an 18-wheeler across the country in late September, Gurpreet Singh woke to notifications from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on his phone. He promptly returned the call, then took a selfie to upload into the immigration officials’ tracking app. That morning, fa
Junior League of Lafayette’s Touch-a-Truck Event The Junior League of Lafayette is excited to announce the return of its Touch-a-Truck event on March 22 at Blackham Coliseum. This cherished event invites attendees to explore a variety of vehicles, including fire trucks, police cars, and construction
Melvins’ Wisdom on Longevity Recently, the Melvins reflected on their long-standing career during an interview, likening their journey to that of many successful bands. When asked about their secret to enduring 30 years together, they humorously suggested the key was sometimes needing to kick someon
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to uncovering abuses of power. Subscribe to get our most important stories as they’re published. “America’s Dangerous Trucks” is a joint investigation by FRONTLINE and ProPublica. The documentary premiered on June 13, 2023, and can be streamed via the PBS
The Challenge of Overnight Parking for Truck Drivers A pale winter sun sets over the frozen landscape as Stephen Graves maneuvers his tractor-trailer through the cracked pavement of a truck stop lot in southern Oklahoma. After driving another 400 miles, he desperately needs a restroom but, more impo
Major manufacturers are rolling out new articulated dump trucks (ADTs) equipped with a variety of features aimed at enhancing operator convenience and boosting productivity. Between December 1, 2023, and November 30, 2024, around 2,095 newly financed ADTs were sold, based on data from Fusable’s EDA
Footloose Remake: A Pleasant Surprise Believe it or not, the remake of Footloose is genuinely impressive. Director Craig Brewer, known for Black Snake Moan and Hustle & Flow, has reimagined the original storyline, infusing it with his unique style to create a film that audiences will enjoy. Although
