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Grandview Speedway’s Exciting Triple-Header Event After hosting three successful racing events this season, Grandview Speedway is set to kick off its first triple-header program this Saturday night. Race Schedule and Series Information The event on Saturday, May 2, falls under the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts. It will feature the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modifieds and Sportsman, alongside the Keystone Sports Compact Series, which is supported by Hoffman Speed Supplies/Hoffman Discount Parts. Event Details The night will commence with qualifying races, leading up to feature events: a 30-lap race for the Modifieds, a 25-lap race…

Dive Brief: The FMCSA’s updated driver training regulations for heavy commercial trucks will be implemented on Monday, following a delay that states requested to better prepare. The Entry-Level Driver Training rule applies to individuals seeking a Class A or B CDL. Those who do not receive training from an authorized provider will be ineligible to take the CDL skills test, as stated by the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA). According to the new regulations, CDL training institutions, individuals, employers, or unions providing training must register with the FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry. Additionally, CDL schools must adhere to a training curriculum…

Greg McDermand, RT of Phoenix Sleep Solutions, guides commercial truck drivers and fleet managers in the testing, treatment, and ongoing management of obstructive sleep apnea, fostering mutual understanding between the trucking and sleep medicine sectors. Interview by Sree Roy | Photography by Cathy Heinz Nearly three years after the enactment of the “sleep apnea bill” (Public Law #113-45) by President Obama, significant developments are being observed in the government’s initiative toward formal regulations for sleep apnea screening and treatment among truck drivers and commercial vehicle operators. While the 2013 law prohibited any informal guidance on sleep apnea within commercial transport,…

Los Angeles County Files Lawsuit Against Fire Truck Manufacturers Los Angeles County has initiated legal action against a private equity firm and manufacturers of fire trucks for breaching antitrust and unfair competition regulations. The county alleges that years of mergers and acquisitions have reduced competition in the market for new fire trucks, engines, and equipment, leading to exorbitant price hikes. According to the lawsuit submitted on February 12 by the L.A. County Office of County Counsel, prices have surged in many cases, with some costs doubling. The consolidation of companies has resulted in delays in receiving essential parts and apparatus,…

Early Life and Interests As a teenager in Onida, South Dakota, Jerry Seaman was passionate about two main pursuits: trucking and football. He began driving trucks at the age of 12, transporting goods from farms to markets for his father’s company, Seaman Trucking. His underage driving escapades ended when he was pulled over by a police officer in Kansas at 16. Football Aspirations and Injuries Seaman excelled as a middle linebacker at Onida High School and went on to the University of Nebraska to pursue football. However, an injury during his freshman year caused by a running back who injured…

KANSAS CITY, Mo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Custom Truck One Source, Inc. (NYSE: CTOS), a prominent provider of specialized equipment for sectors such as electric utilities, telecommunications, rail, forestry, and waste management, released its financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. In the first quarter, we recorded our highest-ever first-quarter revenue and notable year-over-year growth in revenue and Adjusted EBITDA of 9% and 33%, respectively. First-Quarter Performance Highlights Custom Truck achieved a record revenue of $461.6 million for the first quarter, marking a $39.4 million (9.3%) increase from the same period in 2025. Significant increases were noted in various metrics: Average…

Engen’s Driver Wellness Programme: A Decade of Commitment For the past ten years, commercial truck drivers across the nation have engaged in Engen’s Driver Wellness programme. Celebrating Transport Month with Trucking Wellness In collaboration with Trucking Wellness, an initiative of the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI), Engen celebrated Transport Month this October. Trucking Wellness clinics visited Engen service stations throughout South Africa, offering truck drivers free voluntary health screenings and wellness support, enabling them to prioritize their health amidst their demanding jobs and contributing to a safer and more efficient transport sector. Successful Screenings…

Heavy equipment distributor Custom Truck One Source CTOS reported a strong revenue performance for Q1 CY2026, with a year-over-year sales increase of 9.3% to $461.6 million. The company’s full-year revenue forecast of $2.06 billion was 1.5% above analysts’ expectations. Additionally, its non-GAAP profit of $0.02 per share was significantly higher than the consensus estimates. Custom Truck One Source (CTOS) Q1 CY2026 Highlights: Revenue: $461.6 million vs analyst estimates of $456.7 million (9.3% year-on-year growth, 1.1% beat) Adjusted EPS: $0.02 vs analyst estimates of -$0.05 (significant beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $97.99 million vs analyst estimates of $86.33 million (21.2% margin, 13.5% beat)…

Livestock Hauler Kory Kessinger Kory Kessinger runs a cow-calf operation in northeastern Colorado. After he stopped feeding cattle a few years back, he needed to secure additional income, despite his wife suggesting he embrace more chaos in his life. He also owns Slash Y trucking and has 13 cattle trailers, focusing exclusively on livestock transportation. Business Structure “My business centers on trailers; I collaborate with owner-operators who own their trucks, handle their own insurance, and are self-employed,” he explained. “I provide the trailers and the cargo.” Managing Operations Kessinger dispatches his 13 owner-operators alongside his cattle business, creating a hectic…

Photo credit: Instagram “Hearst Magazines and Verizon Media may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below.” Merging Styles If you have a collection of bucket hats, you might want to make room for a new addition—a neon green “New York” trucker hat that Hailey Bieber has been showcasing this summer, which is now available for purchase at Urban Outfitters. Social Media Highlights Hailey has been seen wearing this hat on multiple occasions in her and Justin Bieber’s Instagram Stories, and she also shared it on her feed (be sure to swipe to admire it). Restocked and…