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Kontiki Capital Management Sells Full Truck Alliance Stake On May 15, 2026, Kontiki Capital Management (HK) Ltd. completely divested its holdings in Full Truck Alliance, selling over 20 million shares for an approximate total of $193.84 million, as reported by Detik Finance. A filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dated the same day disclosed that Kontiki Capital had liquidated all 20,380,969 shares of the digital freight company. The estimation of the transaction’s value was based on the average closing price from the first quarter of 2026, shifting the total net position value by $218.69 million. Remaining Portfolio Holdings…

Introducing Gina Jones: FIT DRIVER’s Professional Truck Driver for May Gina Jones has been traveling the roads alongside her husband, Steve, for 14 years. Originally earning her Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at 50, Gina transitioned to trucking as a second career after spending 28 years in her first profession. The Catalyst for Change After her youngest child enlisted in the Army, Gina felt inspired to embrace new challenges and decided to team up with her husband as an over-the-road driver. A Journey of Achievements Since starting her career in trucking, Gina has received numerous accolades, including 1.6 million accident-free miles,…

Exciting Racing Night at Grandview Speedway Saturday night brought thrilling action once again to Grandview Speedway, culminating in three different drivers celebrating victories in the winner’s circle. Modified Competition The T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modifieds raced in two 25-lap features. In the first race, Louden Reimert from Oley, Pa., claimed his second victory of the season. The second feature saw Anthony Perrego of Montgomery, N.Y., secure his inaugural Grandview Speedway win, both drivers battling fiercely against Brian Hirthler of Green Lane, Pa., who faced mechanical troubles that hindered his chances in both races. Sportsman Feature Victory Jesse Landis from…

Changes are afoot in the enforcement of trucking industry regulations. Maj. Erick McGuire from the Florida Highway Patrol highlighted this during a panel at the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) annual convention in Orlando on March 3, 2026. The panel, led by Dave Heller, the senior vice president of safety and government affairs for TCA, also featured Adrienne Gildea, deputy executive director of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), and Andrew Poliakoff, executive director of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA). Over the past year, North America has experienced significant regulatory changes, from enforcing English language proficiency to restricting the issuance…

Jason Wang’s life took a dramatic turn at age 15 when he was arrested for aggravated robbery in his own driveway, an incident witnessed by his shocked mother. This began a four-year stint in the California prison system. Growing up in poverty with an abusive father and involvement in a gang, Jason’s arrest solidified a grim trajectory marked by cycles of incarceration, poverty, and despair affecting many American families. However, his story did not end badly; today, he leads FreeWorld, an innovative nonprofit that helps those who have experienced prison find successful careers while providing the support necessary for healthy…

By Elka du Piesanie According to the National Traffic Information System (NaTIS), South Africa has nearly 400,000 trucks on its roads, indicating that there are potentially vast numbers of commercial truck drivers. With long-haul truckers frequently facing challenging working conditions, are we doing enough to safeguard the health of these vital workers who play a crucial role in maintaining our supply chains? In the last 18 months, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) reported 378 fatalities and 343 injuries due to road accidents involving trucks. This highlights the urgent need for the industry to take significant action to reduce this…

Preparing for Winter Early Though summer has not officially begun, the Sterling Public Works Department is already making plans for the upcoming winter snowfall. New Snowplow Acquisition During the city council meeting on May 18, the Sterling City Council bypassed the bidding process to approve the purchase and installation of a 5200 Series Snow Wing snowplow from Bonnell Industries for $28,999.23. Usage of the Snowplow Public Works Superintendent Brad Schrader noted, “This new plow will operate in the downtown area and features hydraulic wings on either side. It will also assist in clearing the sidewalks on the Avenue G bridge.”…

Fatal Crash Linked to Conquer Transport’s Safety Violations Conquer Transport, involved in a deadly collision near Brandon, had its safety certification revoked by Manitoba in 2021 due to persistent safety operation failures and violations of highway regulations, according to the provincial government. On Wednesday, a Conquer semi-truck ran a stop sign on Highway 110 at Richmond Avenue East, colliding with an SUV driven by a 49-year-old woman who had the right of way. The woman, an employee of a nearby meat-packing facility, was declared dead at the scene. Brijpal Panwar, 35, has been charged with dangerous driving resulting in death.…

Family and Trucks: The Davis Legacy Family plays a vital role for many professional drivers, with children often stepping into positions within the family trucking business. Brandon Davis believes his two sons are destined to follow similar paths. Both boys are actively engaged in maintenance and truck-washing activities, and they ride along with their dad whenever possible. His youngest son, 8-year-old Remington, nicknamed “Rooster,” is even learning the ropes of being an owner-operator with his own miniature truck. The Wee Pete: A Family Creation The “Wee Pete,” inspired by Brandon’s 1994 Peterbilt 379, is a project he initiated after modifying…

Train Passenger Hospitalized After Collision with Semi-Truck in Wilmette A train passenger was admitted to the hospital on Thursday afternoon following a collision between a Metra train and a semi-truck at a crossing in Wilmette, per reports from Metra and the Wilmette Fire Department. According to a spokesperson from Metra, the incident occurred around 2:46 p.m. on May 7, when outbound train No. 337 hit the truck at the Linden Avenue crossing near Green Bay Road. Officials from the Village of Wilmette stated that one passenger on the train sustained a minor injury and was transported to a nearby hospital.…