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Steven Sill Becomes 47th NTEA President INDIANAPOLIS – Steven Sill, the president of Aspen Equipment Company based in Bloomington, Minnesota, was inaugurated as the 47th President of the NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry. The ceremony took place during The Work Truck Show 2011 in Ind
Potential Link Between Serial Killers and Long-Haul Truckers in the U.S. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has raised concerns about the possibility that serial killers may be operating as long-haul truck drivers in the United States. In 2009, the FBI initiated the Highway Serial Killings In
Busy Racing Week at Grandview Speedway The action-packed week of races at Grandview Speedway continues as the Memorial Day holiday approaches, with another NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts event scheduled for this Saturday night. Saturday’s Race Features The event on May 23
Every year, over 100,000 new trucking companies emerge, yet regulators can only audit a small fraction. This rapid influx creates opportunities for inexperienced startups and “chameleon carriers” that close down after safety infractions, only to reopen under new identities. Deborah Lockridge delves
From bright lights to headlights. Former St. John’s star and NBA legend Jayson Williams is at the helm of a rehabilitation program in Nassau County that has successfully transformed nearly a dozen formerly incarcerated individuals into truck drivers. “When I received my diploma up there, I almost cr
Ontario Government Targets Illegal Trucking Operations The Ford government is taking steps to address illegal trucking activities in rural areas of Ontario, altering legislation to enable local municipalities to combat misuse of agricultural land. Illegal trucking happens when companies convert land
New Health Check App for Truck Drivers Truck drivers can now perform a quick 30-second health assessment focusing on the risks associated with hypertension and Type 2 diabetes thanks to a new smartphone application developed by Health in Transportation and NuraLogix. Introducing the CDL Health Scann
Develon Launches Next-Generation DA45 Articulated Dump Truck Develon has introduced the latest iteration of its DA45 articulated dump truck, which is the largest model in its range. This new version features an enhanced cab design and advanced production and safety technologies. According to Jay Pat
An illegal immigrant truck driver, Harjinder Singh, 28, who is implicated in a devastating accident that resulted in three fatalities on a Florida highway, has been returned to Florida after escaping to California. This development came shortly after the Trump administration revealed it would suspen
