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Rain Cancels Grandview Speedway Races Again For the third week in a row, rain has affected the schedule at Grandview Speedway. With rain falling all morning and forecasts predicting more wet weather until late in the day, the racing program planned for Saturday, June 14, had to be canceled. The event was set to highlight the T.P. Trailer Modifieds and T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman during the eleventh race meet of the season, marking the eighth cancellation due to rain—an unprecedented start to the season in the history of Grandview Speedway. Looking ahead, Grandview Speedway plans to host another NASCAR Advance…

Self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström found himself trapped in snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for an exhausting 20 hours on Wednesday and Thursday, describing the conditions as the worst he has experienced in his 30-year career. Unexpected Jam Nordström, who has owned his road freight business since the 1990s, mistakenly believed that traffic would be cleared when he entered the E22 on Wednesday. Around 1,000 other drivers also realized the situation as they halted near Linderöd around 1:45 PM. Assumptions and Reflection “I thought the police would have already dealt with the blockage and redirected traffic,” the 58-year-old shared with…

Truck Driver Wins $50,000 in Powerball STRAFFORD, Mo. — A truck driver celebrated a $50,000 win after buying a Powerball ticket during a stop in Strafford on April 7. Lottery Details According to the Missouri Lottery, the trucker won this amount at the Travel Center of America through a Double Play drawing. In this format, players can re-use their chosen numbers from the main Powerball drawing in a subsequent drawing for additional prizes that can reach up to $10 million. Winning Habits “I like to buy a ticket as I travel through different states,” the winner mentioned. “I’ve had a…

Kenworth has announced that it will cease production of three Class 8 truck models—the W900, T800, and C500—by 2026. This move is in response to changing emissions regulations and component limitations as the trucking industry shifts toward more advanced technologies. The company plans to conduct a final order call for these models in late 2025. Embracing Modern Trucking Technology “These classic Kenworth models hold significant sentimental value, which makes this decision difficult, but it is essential as we evolve into the next phase of trucking,” stated Kevin Haygood, Kenworth’s assistant general manager of sales and marketing. “As we progress to…

The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström experienced a grueling 20-hour wait due to snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway this past Wednesday and Thursday, describing the conditions as the most severe he has faced in his 30-year career. Unexpected Standstill Having operated his own freight business since the 1990s, Nordström was caught off guard when he encountered a blockage on the E22 around 1:45 PM near Linderöd, along with about 1,000 other drivers. He had assumed the traffic jam would have been cleared by the time he set out. Regret Over Assumptions “I thought the police would have already diverted traffic,”…

Texas Business Owner Files Bankruptcy for Multiple Companies A business owner from Henderson, Texas, has declared bankruptcy for three of his enterprises, which includes a trucking firm. Billy J. Townley submitted a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition for his three businesses on Wednesday, as revealed by court documents reviewed by FreightWaves. The companies involved are TLC Transportation, Townley Pallet Manufacturing, and W.D. Townley and Son Lumber Co. The filings for Chapter 11 occurred at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas. W.D. Townley and Son Lumber Co. produces pine and hardwood pallets, as well as woodchips and sawdust.…

Ongoing Economic Uncertainty as Inventory Levels Increase in Truck and Construction Equipment Markets LINCOLN, Nebraska — June 4, 2025. Recent reports from Sandhills Global indicate a month-over-month rise in inventory levels for the U.S. markets of used trucks, semi-trailers, and construction equipment on platforms like TruckPaper.com and MachineryTrader.com. While inventory levels of used heavy-duty trucks and semi-trailers remain stable despite monthly increases, used medium-duty truck inventories are experiencing a continuous upward trend, although their asking and auction values are declining. Scott Lubischer, Manager at Truck Paper, stated, “The truck market is facing a lot of uncertainty. Dealers are parting with…

The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström was snowbound on Sweden’s E22 motorway for 20 hours on Wednesday and Thursday, experiencing what he described to The Local as the worst weather conditions of his three-decade career. Nordström, who has been operating his own road freight business since the 1990s, admitted that he mistakenly thought the blocked traffic would be cleared when he took the E22 on Wednesday. He, along with around 1,000 other drivers, realized his error when they came to a standstill near Linderöd around 1:45 PM. “The cause of the jam had occurred much earlier, so I simply assumed…

The new generation of truckers, influenced by social media, is reshaping their perspectives on careers in the industry, as highlighted in a recent survey by JW Surety Bonds. This survey, which collected responses from 212 Gen Z truck drivers (those born between 1997 and 2012), aimed to differentiate between reality and perception in trucking, particularly concerning social media portrayals. Key findings include: 89% of Gen Z truckers’ views of the industry were shaped by TikTok or other social platforms, with 54% driven to choose trucking as a career due to this influence. 69% envision trucking as a lasting career, and…

Examining Current Engine Technologies for Emission Reduction As the trend toward zero-emissions battery electric trucks peaks, the trucking sector is reassessing how both established and emerging internal combustion engine technologies can further decrease emissions. This examination is concentrated on engine components specifically. “We concentrate on enhancing the efficiency of our current systems while working towards a more sustainable future,” stated Todd Anderson, vice president and chief technology officer at Phinia. He showcased high-efficiency components like closed-loop injectors and high-pressure pumps at the Phinia booth during the ACT Expo, which aim to support OEM platforms alongside providing opportunities for lifecycle extension…