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Charges Filed Against Contract Employee and Truck Driver for Oilfield Equipment Theft Oklahoma authorities have charged a contract worker and a truck driver in connection with the theft of oilfield equipment. On March 12, 2026, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) announced that Clyde T
The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström spent a harrowing 20 hours trapped in snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway, which he described to The Local as the worst weather he has faced in his 30-year driving career. Having operated his own road freight business since the 1990s, Nordström found himself
Financial Actions Against Protesters in Ottawa On Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced that financial institutions have swiftly frozen accounts linked to the protests in Ottawa, resulting in many demonstrators facing financial challenges. In her remarks, Freeland committed to
Truck Transportation Jobs Hit Four-Year Low In the United States, truck transportation jobs remained unchanged in November and December, marking the lowest total in approximately four and a half years. According to a monthly employment report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, December recorded 1,51
Obituary for Bob J. Borer Bob J. Borer, aged 71, from Norfolk, NE, passed away on March 9, 2026, at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, located in Petersburg, NE. The
Overview of Truck Equipment Manufacturers According to the 2005 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Manufacturer Employee Compensation and Benefits Report, the average truck equipment manufacturer generates $12 million in annual revenue and employs 85 individuals. Content of the Report This
The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström found himself stranded by snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for 20 hours on Wednesday and Thursday, describing the conditions as the worst he has faced in his 30-year career. Operating his own road freight business since the 1990s, Nordström realized he ha
Ed Heard’s Career Journey Ed Heard’s career path is a testament to seizing opportunities. Although he never set out to be a truck driver, he is now a finalist for one of the highest accolades in the industry — the National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) association’s 2023-24 Driver of the Year award. Th
Second Overpass Incident in Saskatoon Days after a semi truck struck the Highway 11 overpass in Saskatoon, city inspectors responded to another incident on Wednesday afternoon involving an over-height load. This latest incident occurred around 5 p.m. at the 108th Street overpass. The City of Saskato
