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The Work Truck Show 2009 Overview The Work Truck Show 2009 will take place alongside the 45th Annual NTEA Convention from March 4-6, 2009, at the McCormick Place West Building in Chicago. Event Highlights The event features 500,000 square feet dedicated to new vocational trucks, equipment, and relat
MILWAUKEE — A Former Inmate Starts a Business to Support Others After serving two decades in prison, a Milwaukee man has launched his own business. He is now using this venture to assist others who are transitioning out of the justice system. Key Points Five years ago, Ed Hennings founded Go Time Tr
With the cold weather finally easing up—at least for now—I can put away my heavy puffer jacket and consider what my everyday jacket for 2026 should be. I’m looking for a stylish option that will refresh my wardrobe while also providing warmth into next winter. I discovered the perfect choice in the
Work Truck Week 2026 Kicks Off in Indianapolis Work Truck Week 2026, a major national conference hosted by the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA), is currently in progress from March 10-13 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. With over 500 exhibitors, the event is gain
Arizona’s House Bill 2345, introduced on January 15, proposes making it a Class 5 felony for undocumented individuals to possess a fake commercial driver’s license. Law enforcement will be mandated to impound any commercial motor vehicles involved in such stops. If the vehicle is registered to the d
Joe Donald’s Journey with Baggett Transportation BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Joe Donald graduated from college in 1984 with hopes of spending time at the beach and skiing. However, his grandfather, William Sellers, had different plans for him. “My grandfather gave me seven days off,” said Donald, now the pre
The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström was trapped by snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for a total of 20 hours on Wednesday and Thursday, describing the extreme weather conditions as the worst he has experienced in his 30-year driving career. Nordström, who has operated his own road freight bu
The Wagner Law Group Launches Accident Victim Hotline for Trucking Accident Victims in California If you have sustained injuries from a trucking accident involving a large vehicle, such as an 18-wheeler, or if you have lost a family member due to such an incident, we urge you to reach out to our hot
Jo-Anne Phillips: A Multifaceted Leader in Trucking Jo-Anne Phillips is an exceptionally busy individual, serving as the Chief Operating Officer of a trucking company and co-owning a range of businesses, including a construction facility and a chrome detailing shop. Additionally, she operates a nutr
