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Article Summary: A legal dispute is raising significant concerns in the trucking industry regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) emission regulations for heavy-duty vehicles for the model year 2027 and beyond. On Wednesday, litigants claimed that the EPA’s March ruling represents an i
Health Challenges for Truck Drivers Truck drivers encounter numerous health issues, with almost 80% of them classified as overweight. Key factors contributing to this obesity include the work environment, limited healthcare access, a lack of healthy food options, and insufficient exercise. Being ove
The self-employed truck driver, Niclas Nordström, was stranded in snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for an exhausting 20 hours on Wednesday and Thursday. He described the weather conditions as the most severe he has experienced in his 30-year career, according to The Local. Having operated his own road
FMCSA Warns of Significant “Insurance Gap” in Trucking WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has alerted Congress to a substantial “insurance gap” that is making the American trucking sector increasingly vulnerable. Shifting Landscape of the Trucking Industry In its la
California’s governor is anticipated to approve a new law that critics argue will hinder, if not entirely eliminate, the ability of trucking companies in the state to utilize independent contractor owner-operator truck drivers. The Concerns Over Assembly Bill 5 If this bill is signed, the California
By RACHEL BOWMAN, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER 20:39 26 Feb 2026, updated 21:48 26 Feb 2026 Share or comment on this article: Incident Summary A Somali truck driver with a Minnesota license was reported to have driven the wrong way on a highway due to an inability to read road signs, authorities state. T
Los Angeles County Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Fire Truck Manufacturers Los Angeles County has initiated a lawsuit against a private equity firm and several corporate fire truck manufacturers, alleging breaches of antitrust and unfair competition regulations. The case claims that years of merger
A lot of individuals develop a fascination for trucks early on. Remember the thrill of a child dashing to the window to see the garbage truck each morning or the delight on their face when they pump their fist in the air, only to receive a honk in return from a truck driver? However, as
Trucking Industry Faces Wage Theft and Misclassification Issues Advocates within the trucking sector and Ontario legal aid organizations express little surprise over a recent survey revealing persistent issues such as wage theft, unpaid overtime, and the misclassification of employees as independent
