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Exploring Truck Equipment and Freight Trends at FTR Conference

17th Annual Transportation Conference in Indianapolis Starting on September 13 in Indianapolis, FTR’s 17th Annual Transportation Conference will feature two days of specialized truck-related discussions addressing key issues stemming from recent supply chain challenges affecting the commercial vehic

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Industry News & Regulations

Mastering English Proficiency for Drivers

Starting June 25, 2025, enforcement officials will implement English-language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers. Drivers who do not pass a two-step assessment will be deemed out of service. Federal standards have historically mandated that commercial vehicle drivers must possess suffic

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Driver Lifestyle & Health

Truckers in the U.S. Struggle with Mental Health Challenges

Hidden Mental Health Crisis Among Truckers A recent national study has unveiled a significant mental health crisis among U.S. truck drivers, suggesting that the emotional burden of life on the road may have reached a critical limit for both drivers and public safety. Urgent Conclusions from a Compre

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Financial & Insurance Insights

Essential Insights for 2026

Fact Checked Oct 20, 2024 Why Trust Us Why Trust Us Here’s an overview of how we evaluated and rated leading auto insurance providers. 8,500 Data Points Analyzed 12,500 Customers Surveyed Written By RaShawn Mitchner Written By RaShawn Mitchner Senior Editor RaShawn Mitchner is a senior editor at Mar

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Truck & Equipment Talk

Open the Crimson Entryway

Grand Opening Announcement ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ML-Truck Equipment is thrilled to announce the Opening Celebration of its new location at 30189 Old Yale Road, Abbotsford, B.C. Customers, fleet managers, suppliers, the media, and all enthusiasts of Moffett,

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