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Fact Checked Oct 20, 2024 Why Trust Us Why Trust Us This article outlines how we assessed and ranked 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, a senior editor at Marke
It is with great pleasure that I announce Ralph Garcia as the FIT Driver of the Month for December 2025. With over 46 years of experience as a CDL driver, Ralph embodies the pinnacle of professionalism and commitment in the trucking sector. Additionally, he is a four-time national champion in powerl
In December, both new and used commercial truck prices experienced a decline as the seasonal trends typical of year-end returned to the market, following a year impacted by tariffs. Commercial truck pricing results for 2025 were varied. While prices for new and used trucks decreased compared to Nove
Self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström found himself stranded by snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for an exhausting 20 hours on Wednesday and Thursday. He described the conditions to The Local as the worst he has faced in his three-decade career. Nordström, who has owned a road freight business si
Understanding Truck Insurance If you’re driving a truck for work—particularly a semitruck—it’s crucial to have the appropriate insurance coverage. This article by the MarketWatch Guides team will clarify what truck insurance is, outline its costs, and suggest some of the best insurance providers for
Mid-summer brings predictably sunny and hot weather across much of North America. This highlights the necessity for truck drivers to be prepared for any weather conditions, regardless of the season. However, trucking often takes drivers far from familiar territory where weather patterns can be unpre
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Self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström found himself stuck in snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for a staggering 20 hours on Wednesday and Thursday, describing the conditions as the worst he has experienced in his three-decade career. Having run his own road freight business since the 1990s, Nordst
Fact Checked Oct 20, 2024 Why Trust Us Why Trust Us This section outlines how we reviewed and evaluated top auto insurance providers. 8,500 Data Points Analyzed 12,500 Customers Surveyed Written By RaShawn Mitchner Written By RaShawn MitchnerSenior Editor RaShawn Mitchner is a senior editor at Marke
