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The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström was stuck in snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for a staggering 20 hours on Wednesday and Thursday, experiencing what he described to The Local as the worst weather conditions of his three-decade career. Unexpected Delays Nordström, who has been running hi
A life on the road can often be detrimental to one’s health, but one truck driver is determined to maintain a nutritious diet by avoiding truck stop food and preparing gourmet meals in his cab. Meet Bobby Andersen WASHINGTON — Bobby Andersen’s semi-truck resembles a full-service kitchen thanks to an
L.A. County Files Lawsuit Against Private Equity and Fire Truck Manufacturers Los Angeles County has initiated legal action against a private equity firm and manufacturers of fire trucks, citing breaches of antitrust and unfair competition regulations. The lawsuit claims that years of mergers and ac
The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström experienced a harrowing 20 hours trapped in snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway on Wednesday and Thursday, describing the conditions as the worst in his 30-year career, according to The Local. Nordström, who has operated his own freight business since the 19
Florida Officials Uncover $800,000 Insurance Scam Involving Food Trucks Authorities in Florida have revealed the dismantling of an alleged insurance fraud scheme worth $800,000, where food trucks were utilized to orchestrate fake accidents. Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater disclosed the
Jim Mozer Elected as Chair of Industrial Truck Association Board WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Industrial Truck Association (ITA), the principal trade organization for industrial truck manufacturers and suppliers in North America, announced the election of Jim Mozer, Senior Vice Presi
Niclas Nordström, a self-employed truck driver, found himself trapped in snow for 20 hours on Sweden’s E22 motorway, facing what he described to The Local as the worst weather conditions of his 30-year career. Nordström has operated his own road freight business since the 1990s. When he took the E22
WASHINGTON, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sentry has announced the renewal of its partnership with the American Trucking Associations (ATA) for another three years. This collaboration, which focuses on providing robust insurance solutions and advocating for the trucking industry, emphasizes their sha
With the average driver covering up to 3,000 miles each week, developing and maintaining driver fitness programs poses a significant challenge for fleet managers. For the 3.5 million long-haul drivers in the U.S., this extensive travel often leads to a sedentary lifestyle, resulting in various healt
