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Truck drivers face unique health challenges due to long hours on the road, sedentary behavior, and irregular eating patterns.   November is American Diabetes Month. The month-long drive to raise awareness of and push for a cure for diabetes may be nearly over, but controlling diabetes is important every day of the year – particularly for […]

Over the past decade, rates of diabetes have been increasing at an alarming rate, particularly type 2 diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nearly 15% of adults in the U.S. has diabetes — with nearly a quarter of those being undiagnosed and another 11% of the adult population meeting criteria […]

Now you’ll need to decide who will perform maintenance on your new machine? You’ll have to plan for preventative maintenance, of course. Manufacturers recommend regular oil changes and although more bearings and joints are “permanently” lubricated than in the past, grease is still used. Additionally, a pair of expert eyes underneath the truck can identify […]

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized professional truck drivers John Patterson, Dee Leatherwood, Kevin Wojtasiak, Amy Cataldo, Alexander Smith, Kevin Olsen, Jeanine Reinhard and Terry Walde as TCA Highway Angels because of their acts of heroism while on the road. Here are their stories. John Patterson Melton Truck Lines, Tulsa, Oklahoma John Patterson TCA […]

In late 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule titled “Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards” that introduces more stringent emission requirements for heavy-duty vehicles. Effective with the 2027 model year, the rule lowers limits on nitrogen oxide (NOx), particulate matter, and other ozone-forming pollutants […]

SPONSORED BY HMD TRUCKING The American trucking industry is running on empty. With a current truck driver shortage estimated at 80,000 — which analysts project could soar past 160,000 by 2031 — the entire supply chain is strained to its limit. As a Chicago-based carrier, HMD Trucking keeps a close eye on industry trends, especially […]

Evidently the old adage “the third time’s the charm” is not holding true for the U.S. Class 8 truck and trailer market. Sales of Class 8 trucks continued their downward slide in September, coming in lower than the previous month for the third time in a row. According to data received from Omdia, formerly Wards Intelligence, […]

CALIFORNIA — Four major trucking manufacturers are set to appear in court on Friday seeking a preliminary injunction in the case against California over the Clean Truck Partnership. “Daimler, Volvo, PACCAR and International Motors are seeking a preliminary injunction to get out of a deal, the Clean Truck Partnership, that they signed with California’s Air […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A commercial truck driver who is charged with killing three people in a deadly crash in Florida in August had failed a commercial driver’s license test 10 times in the span of two months in 2023 in Washington state, before he was ultimately issued a license, according to a senior official […]

SUNNYVALE and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Kodiak is announcing its achievement of receiving the highest Visually Enhanced Risk Assessment score (VERA Score) for safe driving for its self-driving trucks from Nauto Inc. “Nauto’s findings add support to our belief that the Kodiak Driver is already among the safest drivers on American highways,” said Don Burnette, […]