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Understanding Truck Driver Health: A Series Overview This article is the second installment in a four-part series focusing on the health and wellness of truck drivers, as part of CCJ’s What Drivers Want initiative. The other segments in this series include: “Keeping Drivers Means Offering More Than
Investigation into Rising Fire Engine Costs by US Lawmakers U.S. lawmakers are investigating the skyrocketing prices and extended wait times for fire engines affecting fire departments nationwide, with a particular focus on the potential role of private equity firms in the situation. This bipartisan
F. A. Alba/Shutterstock The film “The Ice Road,” starring Liam Neeson as a truck driver navigating perilous ice roads in Winnipeg, earned positive reviews when it debuted on Netflix in June 2021. This film highlights an industry that has long been the focus of the reality TV series “Ice Road Trucker
The military’s pet transportation allowance went into effect on January 1, 2024. Initially approved in 2022 as part of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, the Defense Department postponed its implementation until this year due to budget limitations. However, the program has now launched! So
Concerns Over Proposed Rule on Low-Value Imports WASHINGTON — According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the Trump administration’s proposed rule regarding the customs processing of low-value imports presents risks that could impact billions of dollars in revenue generated for motor carr
New Infrastructure Program Expected to Create Millions of Trucking Jobs LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 9, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Federal government’s newly suggested infrastructure initiative is anticipated to generate almost 3 million additional commercial truck driving positions. In response
Frank and Stephanie Rebelo have ventured to 40 countries together in the last nine years, sharing their adventures through their joint Instagram account, which showcases selfies from locations like the sand dunes of Dubai and the Brazilian coast. However, the Rebelo couple isn’t comprised of social
Ontario Tow Truck Operators Call for Insurance Premium Reductions Tow truck operators in Ontario are advocating for lower monthly commercial auto insurance premiums due to a significant decrease in road traffic caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in drivers being less active. Recently, major
The heavy-duty trucking sector is experiencing a new wave of regulatory changes that may alter operations, compliance methods, and financial strategies for fleets. A recent analysis by Commercial Truck Trader examined multiple proposed and evolving regulations that truck purchasers and fleet manager
