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Truck Driver Faces Job Scarcity in Ontario, California ONTARIO, California — Just before 4 AM on a Tuesday, the darkness envelops Southern California, except for the glow of the freeway. Marshawn Jackson stirs in his bed and reaches for his iPhone. He opens an app designed for truck drivers looking
Florida Set to Implement Law Against Exploitative Truck Towing (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) After passing a new bill in both the Florida House and Senate, it seems the governor is ready to sign it into law addressing predatory towing fees targeting trucking firms. A Senate staff member indicated
The Bolingbrook, Illinois location is hosting an event that features an exclusive offer for customers to obtain a complimentary Monster Jam® event ticket. BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Northern Tool + Equipment is set to bring the exhilarating action of Monster Jam® to the Bolingbr
Trucker Convoy Protests COVID Restrictions on Cross-Country Journey A group of truckers in the United States began a 2,500-mile journey on Wednesday, departing from Adelanto, California, to Washington, D.C., as part of a protest against COVID-19 restrictions. The convoy, referred to as the “people’s
Move over Silicon Valley, as the newest leader in fintech is emerging, and it’s not located in California. Over the past few years, Atlanta has been rapidly expanding its fintech industry, posing a significant challenge to historic financial hubs like London and New York City. The city’s growth in f
Stakeholders in the trucking industry, including truck dealerships, are requesting that New York state officials delay the implementation of the Advanced Clean Trucks initiative, which is scheduled to commence next year. Industry Concerns During Webinar On October 17, the Trucking Association of New
The Evolving Image of Truck Drivers For many years, the depiction of truck drivers in American culture has fluctuated between the heroic king of the road and a rough villain, drawing inspiration from iconic films like “Smokey and the Bandit,” while also reflecting the more sinister portrayals seen i
Marcus Sibley, who owns Sibley Transportation, has committed to funding weekly workout sessions with a personal trainer for all his employees. BANGOR, Maine — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the owner of a Bangor-based trucking company is taking steps to enhance the mental and physi
Today’s piece is written by antitrust lawyer Basel Musharbash. The Challenge of the Los Angeles Fire Department According to Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Chief Kristin Crowley, one significant factor contributing to the difficulty in managing the recent wildfires in Los Angeles was the fact th
