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Dive Brief: The federal government announced a new final rule on Wednesday regarding nondomiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and commercial learner’s permits (CLPs). This rule imposes stricter requirements on how states can issue and renew these driving credentials for noncitizens. Under th
The Heartfelt Journey of Truck Driver Ron Szewczyk Don’t inquire about the number of dogs truck driver Ron Szewczyk has; it’s not a secret, just a figure that changes frequently. As a “service human” at Ronco’s Rescue Ranch, he dedicates himself to finding homes for dogs in need, coordinating medica
(from left) Tyler Kronebusch, Dan Orser, Clarence Oosterhoff, and Matthew Giesbrecht from Babine Truck & Equipment of Prince George, Canada secured first place at the 2012-2013 Volvo Trucks North American VISTA World Championship semifinals. Technicians from Babine Truck & Equipment in Prince George
End of the Road: Inside the War on Truckers By Gord Magill, Creed & Culture, 312 pages Gord Magill expresses his frustration as a seasoned trucker who has followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. He argues that today’s trucking environment would be unrecognizable to them. Technologie
What is Commercial Food Truck Insurance? Commercial food truck insurance safeguards your business from financial losses due to risks such as accidents, customer illnesses, property damage, and worker injuries. It also provides coverage for lawsuits arising from third-party claims. This insurance isn
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has quickly enacted a final rule aimed at restricting non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) following a legal challenge that temporarily halted an emergency version of the rule last fall. Non-domiciled CDLs are granted to individual
Remarkable Milestone in Trucking Reaching a million miles as a driver is no small feat, but Percell Bowser has gone above and beyond, recently surpassing the 2-million-mile mark in his career. His unique approach to this achievement is noteworthy. Short Routes, Long Journey Driving for Estes Express
Close collaboration between Cargotec and Freightliner facilitated the installation of a sophisticated materials handling system featuring a crane, forklift, and tag axle on a 104SD chassis. On Wednesday, Freightliner Trucks unveiled its “Frameworks” initiative aimed at simplifying and accelerating t
The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström found himself stranded for 20 hours on Sweden’s E22 motorway due to heavy snowfall, describing it as the worst weather he has faced in his 30-year career. Nordström, who has operated his own freight business since the 1990s, assumed that the traffic wo
