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Dive Brief: California is nearing the possibility of permitting driverless trucks weighing over 10,001 pounds on its highways, according to a former FMCSA administrator speaking to Trucking Dive. The state’s department of motor vehicles is wrapping up a 15-day public comment phase concerning updated
When flying, you’re reminded to secure your own oxygen mask before assisting others. This principle highlights how crucial it is to care for our own well-being even outside emergencies. However, how often do we truly prioritize our health in everyday life? Honestly, probably not as often as we shoul
The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström was stranded by snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for a staggering 20 hours on Wednesday and Thursday, describing the conditions as the worst he has faced in his 30-year career. Having operated his own road freight business since the 1990s, Nordström expec
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WASHINGTON — New legislation could significantly alter the operations of truck brokers by replacing voluntary safety checks with severe federal penalties for hiring “unsafe” motor carriers. U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., has introduced the Patrick and Barbara Kowalski Freight Brokers Safety Act,
National Carriers Inc. recently honored trucker Johnny Malone for achieving 4 million safe miles during his 28 years with the company. (Courtesy: National Carriers Inc.) Recognition for Excellence in Safe Driving IRVING, Texas — Johnny Malone, a long-time driver for National Carriers Inc. (NCI), has
Niclas Nordström, a self-employed truck driver, found himself stranded in snow for 20 hours on Sweden’s E22 motorway, enduring the worst weather conditions of his 30-year career, as he recounted to The Local. Operating his own road freight business since the 1990s, Nordström assumed that traffic wou
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Zachariah Fry’s Journey with His Service Dog Ghost Zachariah Fry enters a truck stop and surveys the room. After 12 years of driving semis, he has honed his skills in detecting trouble before it escalates. Today, he scans the faces, pondering who might address his service dog companion first. Fry an
