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The Motor Carrier Act of 1980 The Motor Carrier Act of 1980 set the federal minimum insurance requirement for interstate for-hire trucking at $750,000 for general freight and $1 million for hazardous materials. This general freight minimum has remained unchanged for 44 years. Insurance Coverage: A H
Daimler India Opens New Healthcare Clinic in Tamil Nadu Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has launched a specialized physiotherapy and primary healthcare clinic in Sangagiri, Tamil Nadu, a significant trucking hub in the region. This initiative, a collaborat
Inland Truck & Equipment Expands into Alberta Inland Truck & Equipment has announced its expansion into Alberta through the acquisition of Edmonton Kenworth, which will take effect on April 1. This acquisition adds six locations in Northern Alberta, extending Inland’s presence in Canada from British
Introducing the Instinct 2 – dēzl Edition Smartwatch The Instinct 2 – dēzl Edition smartwatch is crafted specifically for truck drivers. Focus on Wellness Garmin has unveiled the rugged Instinct 2 – dēzl Edition, a smartwatch designed to support truck drivers in maintaining a healthy lifestyle on th
Exclusive Monster Jam® Ticket Offer for Columbia Customers Columbia customers at Northern Tool + Equipment can enjoy an exclusive promotion: two complimentary tickets to the Monster Jam® event. Monster Jam® Comes to the Columbia Community COLUMBIA, S.C., March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Northern Tool +
Kevin Tomlinson: A Journey in Trucking Kevin Tomlinson seemed on course to become a truck driver, with both his father and grandfather having successful careers in the industry. However, he chose a different path, stating, “I guess I liked working on stuff more than driving.” Early Exposure to Truck
As the U.S. trucking sector grapples with filling numerous vacant driver positions, some companies believe the solution lies not in increasing human hires. Critics contend that what is termed a “shortage” is really a result of inadequate pay and unfavorable working conditions. In July, Aurora Innova
Fleet Management Symposium at Work Truck Show 2005 The upcoming Work Truck Show 2005, along with the 41st Annual National Truck Equipment Association Convention, will host a Fleet Management Symposium aimed at managers overseeing vocational truck and equipment fleets. This symposium, lasting a day a
In DeKalb County, Alabama, police issued tickets to two truck drivers for their inability to speak English. This marks one of the first instances under the reintroduced federal English-language requirement, as reported by WAFF. Jose Reyes, a bilingual truck driver from Huntsville, expressed that thi
