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Incident Report in Rancho Cucamonga RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (KABC) — Authorities have reported that two individuals were apprehended while attempting to steal equipment from a fire truck in San Bernardino County, which was present to assist with the Santa Ana wind event that occurred last week. Det
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh criticized a convoy of truckers heading to Ottawa to protest a federal mandate that requires all cross-border drivers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Singh accused some demonstrators of spreading “false information” through “inflammatory, divisive, and hateful remarks.” A
The anticipated future where we would all be traveling in self-driving cars—able to text, read, or even nap while being driven to our destinations—has not materialized as expected. Similarly, hopes for a fully automated trucking industry remain unfulfilled as we await advancements in technology. Des
The trucking sector in Canada plays a crucial role in the country’s economy, facilitating the transport of goods over long distances. However, local laws and regulations at the municipal level are increasingly affecting trucking activities, posing challenges for both businesses and drivers. A locati
Transforming Driving Positions into Career Paths at Walmart The ongoing driver shortage has prompted industry experts to focus on attracting younger individuals, aged 18 to 25, to pursue careers in trucking. A recent report from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) details effective
Innovative Change at Melton Truck Lines Melton Truck Lines, an Oklahoma-based flatbed carrier, has exemplified that substantial financial investment is not a prerequisite for significant innovation. The company received CCJ’s 2023 Innovator of the Year award for its groundbreaking driver influencer
Search for Suspects in Theft from Fire Truck Amid Wildfires RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. – Authorities in San Bernardino County are on the lookout for two men who were captured on surveillance footage stealing gear from a fire engine, all while Southern California is grappling with numerous wildfires th
Truck Driver Shortage Warning Industry organizations have long been alerting about a shortage of workforce in trucking, especially among long-haul drivers responsible for interstate transportation. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a deficit of almost 61,000 drivers, as reported by the Ameri
In the case of Truck Insurance Exchange v. Kaiser Gypsum Company, Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that an insurer responsible for claims against a debtor, and potentially impacted by the debtor’s bankruptcy, qualifies as a “party in interest” with the right to participate in the debtor’s
