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The Life of a Long-Distance Truck Driver For many, roads serve merely as routes to reach destinations; however, for long-distance truck drivers, the highway transforms into a workplace that becomes an integral part of their existence. Mlungisi Madlala’s Journey Mlungisi Madlala, a 29-year-old from Port Shepstone, views long-distance trucking as more than a profession; it’s a lifestyle. With nearly ten years behind the wheel, he combines skill, determination, and resilience in his daily work. The Solitary Road Having traveled thousands of kilometers from Ladysmith to places as distant as Cape Town, Maputo, and Johannesburg, Madlala acknowledges that the lifestyle of…

“What type of powertrain is best for my fleet, and when should I implement it?” This is a crucial question for fleet managers today. With relaxed regulations in California, decisions regarding equipment are shifting back to what is financially practical for fleets. At the recent ACT Expo, Greg Treinen, Vice President of On-Highway Product Development at Daimler Truck North America, shared insights on how fleets can navigate this decision-making process—not with a binary approach, but with a flexible, application-focused strategy. “We aim to keep pace with current developments,” Treinen noted. “A key element of this discussion is the strides we’ve…

Reality of Ice Road Truckers Alex Debogorski from *Ice Road Truckers* asserts that reality TV often reflects real life closely. He responds to skepticism by explaining, “When there’s 100 feet of tractor-trailer on the road with no place to turn, it’s tough to script that.” Returning for Another Season Debogorski has been a part of the History Channel’s *Ice Road Truckers* since its inception. The eighth season is set to launch this summer, according to the network. Exciting Developments in Season Eight Reflecting on what’s to come, Debogorski mentioned interesting occurrences during filming for the latest season, stating, “Our characters…

Manitoba Farmers Raise Concerns Over Trucking Training Regulations Farmers in Manitoba are expressing the same worries about truck driver training rules that have recently emerged from Alberta and Saskatchewan. During the Keystone Agricultural Producers annual meeting, several farmers voiced their concerns that some proposed training regulations could hinder their ability to acquire Class 1 licences. Edward Maendel highlighted the unfairness of requiring farmers to attend formal driving schools, noting that his Hutterite colony employs a truck-driving trainer with decades of experience. Impact of New Regulations In response to the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus accident involving a tractor-trailer on April 6…

Transforming the Life of a Long-Distance Truck Driver Carlos Soto, a long-haul truck driver, spends over 10 hours each day on the road, logging between 3,000 to 4,000 miles weekly. This sedentary lifestyle can hinder one’s health. To prioritize his well-being, he sought out ways to exercise and improve his diet, as he shared with Men’s Health. “In trucking, the routine is essentially eat, sleep, and drive, which often leads to poor health,” Carlos remarked. “Many in my profession suffer from medical issues like knee pain, diabetes, and high blood pressure due to lack of movement and poor dietary choices.…

Q1 Earnings Performance in Specialty Equipment Distribution As the earnings season for Q1 wraps up, it’s essential to evaluate the standout performers and underachievers in the specialty equipment distributors sector, including Custom Truck One Source (NYSE:CTOS) and its competitors. Historically, specialty equipment distributors have provided a wide variety of options and expertise in niche segments such as single-use packaging and specialty lighting. Over the past decade, the sector has increasingly integrated automated industrial equipment and machinery, enhancing operational efficiency and facilitating important data collection. Distributors who adapt to these emerging trends can capture market share in a fragmented field, albeit…

The Shift Towards Autonomous Trucks: An Inevitable Future You might know the classic gesture we make to truckers, hoping they’ll blow their horns. However, you may hear that sound much less frequently in the future, and there’s a solid reason for it: there may soon be no drivers in the cabs. While the focus tends to be on self-driving cars, the reality is that autonomous trucking is a matter of “when,” not “if.” This change is arriving sooner than expected. As previously reported in March, companies have been conducting quiet tests of their prototypes on public roads. Presently, a competitive…

Dr. John McElligott, co-founder of the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund and a volunteer medical advisor for the organization, emphasizes that health is the most significant challenge facing the trucking industry. “The role of women in trucking and business is increasingly vital,” McElligott noted. “Women have a longer life expectancy than men. This may seem puzzling; however, as men age, they often continue working while women frequently take breaks to care for them. Many men go decades without a medical check-up, unlike women. Unfortunately, women in trucking have limited access to healthcare while on the road.” 1. Heart Disease McElligott…

Exciting Racing Weekend at Grandview Speedway Grandview Speedway kicks off a busy June with two days of thrilling racing events this weekend, highlighted by a special tripleheader on Saturday night! Tripleheader Race Night on June 7 This Saturday, June 7, A.D. Moyer Lumber Company will sponsor an action-packed night featuring a tripleheader. The event includes the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman, and the United Racing Club (URC) Sprint Cars. Race Details As part of the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, Saturday’s program will consist of qualifying rounds for all divisions leading up to a 30-lap…

Raquel Urtasun, CEO of Waabi, presenting at Web Summit Vancouver 2025 on May 28. Vaughn Ridley/Sportsfile via Getty Images Introduction to Waabi Founded in 2021 amidst the excitement surrounding self-driving technology, the Toronto-based startup Waabi is taking a unique approach to the autonomous driving landscape. While many competitors continue to develop expensive and inflexible systems that necessitate extensive road testing, Waabi is prioritizing the creation of an A.I.-driven platform capable of human-like reasoning and large-scale learning, as shared by its founder and CEO, Raquel Urtasun, at the recent Web Summit in Vancouver. Background of Raquel Urtasun Urtasun, originally from Spain…