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A truck driver from Texas was sentenced to life in prison this week for the 2018 murders of his wife and her boyfriend, which he committed after catching them through a spy camera he had installed. Jordy Husein Suljanovic, 46, received a life sentence without the possibility of parole for killing hi
Introduction Doug King: Hello, I’m Doug King and I’m presenting a 1997 Peterbilt 379, owned by Sunrise Equipment Auctions in Norwich, Ontario, Canada. I initially built this truck 27 years ago while working as a mechanic for Peterbilt Motor Companies. It has remained in our barn for about 18 years o
Exclusive Interview with Lisa Kelly at the Mid-America Trucking Show During the recent Mid-America Trucking Show, our sister site Overdrive had the opportunity to interview Lisa Kelly, the star of “Ice Road Truckers.” Jack Roberts, the Executive Editor of Overdrive and also the Trucks Editor for thi
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Trucking Industry Criticizes New Emission Standards Washington — The trucking sector has expressed strong opposition to the Biden Administration’s newly announced emission standards for heavy-duty trucks, claiming that the targets are unrealistic and may negatively impact the U.S. supply chain and f
A career in trucking can be fulfilling, but it may not suit everyone’s circumstances. For truck drivers looking to remain in the field without driving, freight brokering could be a viable option. Understanding the Role Licensed freight brokers can be individuals or companies, many of whom operate fr
A maritime hub in Hunts Point is set to launch this year, facilitating the transfer of freight from trucks to barges. Photo courtesy of NYCEDC Plans for a New Marine Hub City officials have unveiled plans to construct a new marine transportation hub on the East River, adjacent to the Hunts Point Fis
Major Fire Breaks Out at Wairau Valley Recycling Plant Emergency services were dispatched to a significant blaze at a recycling facility on Hillside Rd in Wairau Valley around 5:24 PM yesterday. The fire generated considerable smoke that was visible across the city. Residents reported numerous fire
Meritor CEO Jay Craig (left) interviews Volvo CEO Martin Lundstedt. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics) [Stay updated on transportation news: Subscribe to TTNews.] Transitioning Commercial Vehicle Industry ATLANTA — According to Martin Lundstedt, CEO of Volvo Group, the commercial vehicle sector is un
