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Nest Best Insurance Agency Unveils Cost-Effective Trucking Insurance Program in California Glendale, California–(Newsfile Corp. – April 10, 2025) – Nest Best Insurance Agency, a prominent provider of commercial truck insurance, has launched a new budget-friendly trucking insurance program tailored f
CFIB Supports New Trucking Mutual Recognition Pilot Project The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has expressed its support for a recently launched mutual recognition pilot project aimed at the trucking industry, which seeks to minimize internal trade obstacles and improve the trans
The current driver shortage in the trucking sector presents a significant opportunity for military veterans. FTR Transportation Intelligence reports that the trucking industry is short by at least 300,000 qualified drivers, prompting many companies to increase entry-level salaries and offer bonuses
On March 6, 2025, TikTok user @rawnyates311 shared a video (archived) asserting that an official stopped him while he was driving his truck at a weigh station in Arkansas, requesting proof of his ability to read and write in English. The creator of the video, Rawn Yates, did not clarify the specific
Local Musician Offers Reward for Stolen Gear Joe Della Savia, a local musician, is seeking assistance after his equipment was stolen from his pickup truck following a performance at the casino late Saturday night. Della Savia is the frontman of Angry Joe and the Growlers, a band that performs throug
Investigation Updates Following the Crash Mr. Ashton reported, “We have some results from drug and alcohol testing conducted after the crash, but I’ve been instructed not to share those until the driver has been interviewed. Operational reasons prevent me from disclosing more at this time.” He added
Challenges in the Transport and Logistics Sector Following unprecedented profits in 2022, the transport and logistics industry is now confronted with challenges stemming from declining prices and excess capacity. Despite these shifting market conditions, logistics companies are obligated to uphold t
EPA Reviews Emissions Regulations Impacting Trucking Industry The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently assessing several major emissions regulations that could affect the trucking sector. Among these are the GHG Phase 3 standards, NOx rule provisions, and the endangerment finding
The Aging Truck Driver Challenge The trucking industry faces a persistent issue: the aging workforce of its drivers. Currently, the median age of truck drivers is 46, exceeding the national average of all workers by five years. With many drivers in their 60s and 70s choosing to retire, the roads cou
