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Pioneering Electric Trucks: Rudy Diaz’s Bold Move Two years prior, Rudy Diaz, the 45-year-old owner of Hight Logistics, a trucking business managing container transport from Los Angeles ports, made a daring decision by incorporating some of the nation’s earliest electric heavy-duty trucks into his f
Current Landscape of the Trucking Industry The world is experiencing significant changes, particularly within our own country and the trucking sector. While I won’t delve into political issues, the unpredictability surrounding geopolitical events, economic conditions, trucking regulations, business
Commercial truck drivers play a vital role in the nation’s supply chain, often stepping up as safety champions on the roads and acting as first responders in emergencies. Heroic Actions on the Highway Timothy VanNostrand, age 64 and the owner/operator of a logging transport business in Northville, N
Bruckner’s Truck & Equipment Expands with New Acquisition Bruckner’s Truck & Equipment announced on Thursday that it has acquired Transport Equipment Inc. (TEI), allowing the company to enhance its presence in Washington while also adding locations in Idaho and Montana. Commitment to Legacy and Cust
A $47,000 Flu? Minnesota Truck Driver Stunned By Massive Cruise Ship Medical Bill Despite Having Travel Insurance A Minnesota couple’s dream getaway took an unexpected turn when a common illness resulted in an enormous medical bill. Mike Cameron, a truck driver from Braham, and his girlfriend, Tami
Shared Components of Peterbilt and Kenworth Peterbilt and Kenworth increasingly utilize similar components. Key shared features include Paccar’s MX heavy-duty diesel engines and Eaton-manufactured automated transmissions, with some bearing the Paccar name. Additionally, they have smaller Paccar-bran
Nearly half of the American population is considering a career as a truck driver, but financial concerns are holding them back. This main finding emerged from a survey by FinditParts, a supplier of truck parts, which explored U.S. adults’ views on trucking. While some responses were unexpected, many
The trucking industry in Canada is essential for the nation’s economy, employing approximately 400,000 individuals and supporting over 500,000 businesses. This industry encompasses both private fleets that move goods for their own companies and for-hire carriers that transport goods for various orga
New Regulations for Truck Drivers in Vietnam Beginning January 1, 2025, Vietnam plans to enforce stringent new rules for truck drivers aimed at improving road safety and maintaining compliance in the expanding trucking sector. These regulations are part of the amended Law on Traffic Order and Safety
