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The State of Nebraska can be aptly described as beautiful. With its majestic Sandhill dunes, striking rock formations, and stunning Great Plains, it is undeniably one of the prime destinations for awe-inspiring landscapes and exceptional natural beauty. Aside from its picturesque scenery, another ap
Roger Zima named MTA Driver of the Year. (L-R) John Hausladen, MTA President; Captain Robert Zak, MN State Patrol; Frank Foltz, Foltz Trucking; Roger Zima, Foltz Trucking; Laura Roads, MnDOT; Chuck St. Martin, FMCSA; Jan Markison, Great West Casualty. (Photo courtesy MTA) Minnesota Trucking Associat
Los Angeles County Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Fire Truck Manufacturers Los Angeles County has initiated a lawsuit against a private equity firm and several fire truck manufacturers, alleging violations of antitrust and unfair competition laws. The lawsuit claims that years of mergers and acquis
Impact of the Dalilah Law on Trucking Capacity The Dalilah Law, proposed by Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) after President Trump’s State of the Union address, would lead to a significant and immediate reduction in trucking capacity if passed. This could trigger a trucking super cycle, causing sharp overnig
Australia’s Truck Driving Skill Shortage Truck driving ranks among the top five occupations in Australia facing a significant skill shortage, with over 26,000 unfilled positions. This gap in skilled labor is causing serious impacts across the industry. Consequences for the Trucking Industry Many tru
Commercial vehicle operators, particularly long-haul truck drivers, experience numerous job-related pressures and distinctive challenges. These include prolonged work hours, irregular sleep patterns, extended absences from family, unpredictable work periods, heightened time constraints, as well as f
Ace Doran Enhances Transportation Services with NHH Services Acquisition Ace Doran has bolstered its transportation capabilities by acquiring the equipment operations of NHH Services, which brings in 50 trucks and a skilled heavy-haul team to its network. On February 25, the Cincinnati-based carrier
Honoring a Remarkable Journey: Chris Clardy We are excited to share an inspiring story about Chris Clardy, a C1 Truck Driver Training graduate who transformed his childhood dream into a successful trucking enterprise. A Dream Takes Flight Clardy’s passion for trucking began at a young age. At just 1
The International MV Series is a new Class 6/7 truck designed to facilitate easy upfitting. Photo: David Cullen International Truck introduced the MV Series, a new medium-duty Class 6/7 vehicle, during the 2018 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. This vehicle represents the final component of
