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Transportation Department’s Claims on Truck Driver Life Expectancy Questioned Recent statements from the Department of Transportation regarding the life expectancy of truck drivers are lacking in statistical support. Conference Insights At a conference on driver health in Baltimore on November 8, An
Countdown to the 2026 Baseball Season Begins! PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The anticipation for the 2026 baseball season has officially started! The Phillies are preparing to leave the snowy confines of South Philadelphia on Tuesday for their spring training in Clearwater, Florida. Truck Day Tradition Truc
Mack Financial Services has introduced physical damage insurance applicable to every make and model within a customer’s fleet. The newly launched MFS Rolling Asset Program provides flexible coverage aimed at safeguarding all assets involved in a client’s operations. Features of RAP include: A consis
New York has become the latest state scrutinized by the FMCSA for allegedly mismanaging the issuance of “non-domiciled” commercial driver’s licenses. This follows a legal challenge that has temporarily stalled the agency’s emergency rule from September. Despite a legal hold on the FMCSA’s emergency
ShareShare on Facebook PostShare on X ShareShare on LinkedIn Update (January 12, 2026): PETA has uncovered crucial evidence indicating the tragic death of a young monkey during transport by JKL Secure Freight, allegedly violating federal animal welfare laws. While transporting 39 endangered long-tai
Milwaukee Brewers Prepare for Spring Training MILWAUKEE – A sure sign that spring is on the way, the Milwaukee Brewers loaded their spring training equipment truck on Tuesday. The truck was filled at American Family Field with help from Bernie Brewer and the Famous Racing Sausages. It will soon jour
New Certification for Trucking Insurance Management The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) together with the Motor Carrier Insurance Education Foundation (MCIEF) has introduced a new certification program aimed at enhancing insurance performance, known as the Motor Carrier Insurance Risk Managemen
With the Department of Transportation under the Trump administration prioritizing regulatory compliance for motor carriers and drivers, ensuring that your trucking fleet’s safety professionals understand the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) is essential. J.J. Keller has introduced a
The U.S. Department of Energy reports that semi-trucks typically cover around 60,000 miles annually, making truck drivers valuable sources of insights for your upcoming road trips. Recently, Lance Surety Bonds published a study identifying top pit stops, highlighting various states and gas stations.
