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AG Trucking Celebrates Long-Term Employee Commitment GOSHEN, Ind. — Achieving 35 years at a single company is commendable, but for a driver in the transportation sector, it is quite exceptional. “From the moment I joined AG Trucking in 1984, I felt that they were a family-driven company genuinely co
Overview of Cooltrax Asset Trackers Cooltrax offers a comprehensive range of asset trackers designed for trailers and non-powered equipment, equipping fleet managers with efficient, accurate tracking and management solutions. Key Features of Cooltrax Trackers With Cooltrax’s GPS tracking systems for
After a prolonged period of postponements, the transition to a digital system for sending commercial driver medical cards to state licensing agencies is finally underway—though this does not apply to drivers in 14 states that are still unprepared. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (F
Gerald Fritts Jr.: A Journey Beyond Retirement CORDOVA, Tenn. — After recently retiring, Gerald “Jerry” Fritts Jr. is grappling with feelings of depression, searching for his next adventure. Having dedicated 60 years to the trucking industry as a third-generation trucker, Fritts’ life has revolved a
Daimler Truck Financial Services Introduces Innovative Insurance and Leasing Solutions Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS) has launched new insurance and leasing options that leverage telematics technology to provide fleets with enhanced savings and adaptability. In collaboration with High Defin
U.S. Representative Julia Brownley has put forth a bill in the House of Representatives aimed at regulating truck leasing programs that are perceived to take advantage of owner-operator drivers. Brownley, a Democrat from California, highlighted in a press release that “a significant number of driver
Shawn Mandel, the vice president of safety and risk management at Waste Connections, refers to his 16,000 drivers as “industrial athletes” because of their physical demands, including climbing in and out of trucks and handling heavy equipment. However, the sedentary nature of truck driving can lead
Daimler Truck Financial Services and Geico have launched a new insurance program that utilizes data to potentially reduce commercial vehicle insurance premiums by up to 10% for customers. The Connected Insurance initiative aims to assist owner-operators and small fleets of Freightliner and Western S
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to revoke greenhouse gas emission regulations is gaining traction among the trucking industry but is drawing criticism from environmental advocates. This move raises concerns for early adopters who have invested based on anticipated regulations. O
