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Summer Equipment Inventory Trends: A Return to Typical Levels

Decline in Used Equipment Inventory During Summer Machinery Market Slump LINCOLN, Nebraska — August 6, 2025 According to recent market reports from Sandhills Global, the inventory of used construction equipment on platforms like Machinery Trader shifted from being stable to a declining trend in July

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Financial & Insurance Insights

Essential Insights for 2026

Insurance ServicesAuto Fact Checked Oct 20, 2024 Why Trust Us Why Trust Us This is how we evaluated and ranked leading auto insurance companies. 8,500 Data Points Analyzed 12,500 Customers Surveyed Written By RaShawn Mitchner Written By RaShawn Mitchner Senior Editor RaShawn Mitchner is a senior edi

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Driver Lifestyle & Health

Nebraska Trucking Championship Winners Revealed

Nebraska Truck Driving Championships Showcase Talent GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Nebraska Trucking Association (NTA) held its annual Nebraska Truck Driving Championships (NTDC), where professional drivers demonstrated their skills both inside and outside their trucks. Event Overview The NTDC serves as

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Trucking’s Last Insurance Hurdle Has Fallen

Affordable Operating Authority Obtaining operating authority is surprisingly easy and costs just $300. With a bit of paperwork, you can officially become a motor carrier. Insurance, however, was once expected to involve a rigorous evaluation by someone knowledgeable about risk, posing tough question

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Hyundai Translead Teams Up with Northwest Equipment Group

Northwest Equipment Group Joins Hyundai Translead Dealer Network Northwest Equipment Group has officially become a member of the Hyundai Translead dealer network. Previously known as Utility Trailer Sales of Washington and based in Auburn, Washington, the company will now serve as a dealer for Hyund

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Your Ultimate Guide to 2026

Insurance ServicesAuto Fact Checked Oct 20, 2024 Why Trust Us Why Trust Us We evaluated and rated leading auto insurance providers based on thorough research and analysis. 8,500 Data Points Analyzed 12,500 Customers Surveyed Written By RaShawn Mitchner Written By RaShawn Mitchner Senior Editor RaSha

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Truck Parade Highlights Spectacular Kenworth Rigs

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Kenworth truck assembly plant in Chillicothe recently hosted its fourth annual Kenworth Truck Parade in downtown Chillicothe. Jack Schmitt, assistant plant manager at Kenworth Chillicothe, remarked, “The Kenworth truck parade has evolved into a cherished tradition in Ross Cou

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