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California Trucking Association Files Lawsuit Against Independent Contractor Law The California Trucking Association, along with two independent truck drivers from California, has submitted an amended complaint to the U.S. Southern District Court. They are seeking both declaratory and injunctive relief in relation to the state’s new independent contractor legislation. This legislation, known as Assembly Bill 5, enshrines the employment classification test established by the Dynamex Operations West Inc. v. Superior Court ruling. It was enacted by the California Legislature and signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 11. Shawn Yadon, CEO of the CTA, stated, “AB 5 endangers…

Father Advocates for Tow Truck Driver Safety After Son’s Tragic Death HASTINGS, Mich. (WOOD) — A father from West Michigan is striving to increase awareness about highway safety for tow truck drivers following the tragic death of his son last November. Twenty-five-year-old Keagan Spencer lost his life after stopping his tow truck to assist a dog stuck in the median, as reported by Michigan State Police. House Bill 5552 aims to honor Keagan by designating a section of M-6 in Kent County, stretching from Kalamazoo Avenue to 60th Street, as the “Keagan Spencer Memorial Highway.” This bill was presented in…

On The Road visited the Kenworth booth during Work Truck Week, where Rachel Woods, the Medium-Duty Marketing Manager, discussed new developments in Kenworth’s medium-duty lineup, including the introduction of a gasoline-powered truck. Gasoline-Powered Truck: The Cummins B6.7 Octane The strikingly bright yellow display truck caught attention with its innovative Cummins B6.7 Octane engine. According to Woods, “what sets this truck apart is its gasoline engine rather than diesel.” The positioning of the truck’s fuel tank, located between the frame rails and behind the rear axle, is designed with a focus on safety and fuel capacity. This option is slated for…

Patterson Hood (left) and Mike Cooley (right). Photo: Chris Mckay/Shutterstock In the summer of 2021, with concert returns in sight, the Drive-By Truckers scheduled studio time to reconnect musically. Instead of formal rehearsals, the southern rock band aimed to reacquaint themselves with live performance. Just before their studio session, they were invited to perform at Under the Big Sky festival in Montana without a sound check, marking their first show in over a year. “And it was one of the happiest hours of my life,” Hood reflects on the experience. The Drive-By Truckers embrace imperfection in their live performances. “Rock…

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Creating tires tailored for modern fleet operations involves a delicate balance of durability, efficiency, traction, and retreadability—all without making compromises. At TMC 2025, Bridgestone proactively addressed this challenge by introducing two new tires that incorporate its advanced ENLITEN Technology. These tires are designed to provide performance specifically catered to regional haul and last-mile delivery fleets, free from the compromises typical of past tire designs. Bridgestone’s state-of-the-art ENLITEN Technology was prominently featured in both new tire models: the Bridgestone R273 Ecopia, aimed at regional steer positions, and the Bridgestone Duravis M705, intended for mixed fleet vehicles in pickup and delivery (P&D)…

Police Seek Public Assistance Following Truck Driver’s Deathbed Confession Authorities are requesting additional information from the public after a truck driver made a murder confession while on his deathbed. As reported by Wood TV 8, Garry Artman, a 64-year-old inmate serving a life sentence for a cold case murder from 1996 in Michigan, was hospitalized in December 2023 due to a terminal illness. At the time, he was also awaiting trial for the murder of 24-year-old Dusty Shuck, which occurred in 2006. While receiving treatment at the hospital, investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit interviewed Artman. It was…

Updated Regulations Will Enhance Flexibility While Ensuring Safety Arlington, Virginia – The American Trucking Associations expressed gratitude to the Trump Administration for releasing a revised hours-of-service regulation designed to offer professional drivers increased flexibility, all while maintaining safety standards. “This new regulation, developed through a two-year, data-informed process, delivers essential flexibility for professional truck drivers while ensuring the safety of our highways,” stated ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. “We appreciate the dedication and consideration shown by President Trump, Secretary Chao, and Administrator Mullen toward our industry and this regulation, which retains the fundamental limitations on drivers’ work and rest…

Prioritizing Driver Health in the Trucking Industry Drivers are critical to the trucking industry, making it essential to prioritize their physical and mental well-being. In Western Canada, numerous carriers are finally addressing the health of their drivers, particularly given the numerous physical and mental challenges they face in their careers. Due to the nature of their work, truck drivers experience some of the highest rates of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular issues, anxiety, and depression among all professions, thanks to long hours, solitude, and limited access to nutritious food on the road. The positive development is that many companies have started acknowledging…

The clear takeaway from the event was that success hinges on selecting the appropriate powertrain for specific applications rather than pursuing a one-size-fits-all solution. With shifting regulations and slow electric charging infrastructure development, fleets are opting for a multi-fuel strategy. This approach combines electrification with immediate alternatives such as natural gas and advanced internal combustion engines (ICE), as seen in the powertrain trends presented at ACT Expo, reflecting a practical, application-focused perspective. The internal combustion engine is not on the verge of extinction; rather, it is undergoing evolution. New technologies aimed at reducing idle time and start-stop functionalities are providing…