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RIDDICK BOWE, a former heavyweight boxing champion, once lived a life of luxury, complete with a fleet of sports cars. However, after retiring from the sport, his life took a drastic downturn. His challenges included a failed enlistment in the Marines, a prison sentence of 17 months for kidnapping his family, and declaring bankruptcy. Bowe, now 52, achieved notoriety in 1992 when he won the heavyweight title, famously throwing his belt away in response to being compelled to fight Lennox Lewis. During his fighting career, Bowe had an impressive record of 43 wins out of 45 matches, with only one…

The food truck sector is experiencing significant growth, with an expected annual increase of 10.3% from 2019 to 2024 in the US. These mobile eateries provide distinct food choices at affordable prices, offering entrepreneurs the flexibility to adapt to customer locations and maintain lower operational costs compared to traditional restaurants. Let’s delve into the essential aspects of food truck expenses. Overview of Food Truck Expenses When launching a food truck business, you have three primary avenues to explore: Brand New Food Trucks A brand-new food truck typically costs between $75,000 and $200,000, influenced by your location and selected features. Although…

The self-employed truck driver, Niclas Nordström, was stranded on Sweden’s E22 motorway for an exhausting 20 hours due to severe snow on Wednesday and Thursday. He described the weather conditions as the worst he has faced in his 30-year trucking career. Nordström, who has been operating his own road freight business since the 1990s, mistakenly believed that the traffic on the E22 would be cleared by the time he took the route on Wednesday. He, along with around 1,000 other drivers, found himself stuck near Linderöd around 1:45 PM. “The cause of the traffic jam had occurred much earlier, so…

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., April 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Heffernan Insurance Brokers, a prominent independent insurance brokerage firm in the United States, has acquired National Truck Services Group (NTSG). The transaction, which involves purchasing the assets of NTSG based in Phoenix, became effective on April 1, 2017. The leadership team at NTSG, including Sales Manager AJ Planeta and Commercial Lines Manager Kathy Herter, will manage Heffernan’s newly established office in Phoenix. NTSG brings over 30 years of experience and a skilled team dedicated to insuring trucking companies across Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Nevada. This integration is expected to significantly bolster…

Concerns Rise Over Plummeting Cargo Volumes at U.S. Ports Logistics specialists are alerting that cargo volumes at U.S. ports are experiencing a significant decline. This trend is particularly noticeable in Los Angeles, which hosts the country’s busiest port and is the first to reflect any decrease in shipments from Asia. The reduction in container shipping serves as a stark indication of the real impacts the trade war initiated by the White House is having on the U.S. economy, with long-haul truckers being among the first to feel the repercussions. Shipping Trends Reported On Thursday, Craig Fuller, founder of a media…

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The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström became stranded for 20 hours due to snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway, experiencing the worst weather conditions of his 30-year career. Since the 1990s, Nordström has been operating his own road freight business. On Wednesday, he expected that the blocked traffic on the E22 would have been cleared, but he quickly realized his error along with around 1,000 other drivers when he was stuck near Linderöd around 1:45 PM. “The reason for the traffic jam happened much earlier, so I assumed the police had already redirected the vehicles,” the 58-year-old recounted. “I didn’t think…

New FMCSA Alert System for Brokers and Carriers In early November, the FMCSA implemented a new alert system targeting brokers, forwarders, and motor carriers whose surety bonds or insurance are slated for cancellation by their providers. Purpose of the Alert Representatives from FMCSA’s Licensing and Insurance division explain that the intention behind this notice is to inform the public engaged with these regulated entities that an insurance company or financial institution has filed a pending cancellation of the entity’s policy. This notice remains active until the updated filing’s effective date or until the authority is revoked due to non-compliance with…

Truck Drivers in PEI Advised to Test for Covid-19 CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. – In accordance with the guidelines from the province’s Chief Public Health Office, Prince Edward Island is advising its truck drivers to undergo Covid-19 testing upon returning to the province, in addition to self-isolation measures. Testing Schedule for Drivers Truck drivers and rotating workers must be tested within two days upon their return, again four to seven days later, and once more between ten to twelve days if they remain in the province. Guidelines for the First 14 Days During the first 14 days back home, drivers are urged…

Grandview Speedway Prepares for Racing Under Clear Skies Management, fans, and competitors at Grandview Speedway are eagerly anticipating dry weather this Saturday night. After experiencing seven rainouts last week, the venue is set to host another thrilling NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series double-header, featuring the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds and the T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman. Event Schedule for June 14 The program on Saturday, June 14, will feature qualifying events for both classes, culminating in a 30-lap T.P. Trailer Modified feature race and a 25-lap T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman feature. Fans can also bring rain checks or pit…