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“We’re heading into this without any protection.” — Ingrid Brown, truck driver [This profile is part of a series highlighting women leading the fight against coronavirus. Sign up here for future profiles. This week’s feature is a collaboration between The New York Times and The Fuller Project.] Ingr
From Love to Business: The Journey of Candace Hunter and Rickie Braden In 2019, Candace Hunter was thriving in her tax business when she met Rickie Braden, who aspired to launch his own venture. They collaborated to explore business options, ultimately settling on trucking as their path to success.
Truck drivers often encounter mental health issues stemming from isolation, stress, and addiction. Employers can play a vital role in addressing these challenges by prioritizing employee wellness, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month in May. During a recent webinar, Tanara Ferguson, proje
Truck Drivers and Their Musical Tastes If you’re a truck driver who enjoys heavy music, you might be surprised to learn that scientific findings suggest you have a more active sex life compared to those who prefer other musical genres. This unusual discovery stems from a study conducted by American
The Life of the “World’s Hottest Truck Driver” A FIFO worker known as the “world’s hottest truck driver” has shared her impressive six-figure earnings, which she claims have enabled her to enjoy her “best life.” Based in Perth, Ashlea took to social media to offer insights into her hectic work life
ASE Certification Overview The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) provides T-Series and E-Series certification exams to assess the skills of professional service technicians specializing in medium to heavy trucks and equipment. T-Series Certification Tests ASE’s T-Series test
Proposed Legislation to Increase Minimum Insurance for Motor Carriers Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. House have introduced a bill aimed at raising the minimum insurance coverage for motor carriers from $750,000 to $5 million. The proposed Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act will also adj
Truck Driver Rescued After Bridge Collapse in Guizhou A truck driver was suspended in mid-air following the collapse of a bridge in southern China’s Guizhou province, triggered by a landslide on Tuesday morning. Disturbing video captured by a passerby shows the driver trapped in his cab, doors ajar,
Shawn Jacobs, the president and CEO of STS Trailer & Truck Equipment based in Syracuse, NY, was inaugurated today as the 49th president of the NTEA, the association representing the work truck industry. He took over the position from the previous president, Frank Livas of Brake & Clutch, Inc. (Salem
